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Cotton #2 Dec '22 (CTZ22)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Close with Modest Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts coming off the midday highs, up 7 to 49 points. The US dollar index was $0.215 higher at $98.395. Crude oil was down $1.18 at $101.00 at the close.

The monthly WASDE update showed 2025/26 cotton yield at 852 lbs/ac, with production at 13.9 million bales. Old crop ending stocks were left at 4.4 million bales. New crop stocks for 2026/27 were at 3.9 million bales, with the initial production at 13.3 million bales.

The Seam showed sales of 1,110 bales on May 12, at an average price of 82.50 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back up 300 points on Tuesday at 97.65 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 1,160 bales on 5/12, with the certified stocks level at 185,378 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 393 points last week at 69.59 cents/lb. 

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 86.81, up 49 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 86.46, up 18 points,

Mar 27 Cotton  closed at 87.03, up 25 points

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Cotton #2
Contract Size
50,000 pounds (approximately 100 bales)
Tick Size
0.01 cents per pound ($5.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:00p.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:20p.m.) CST
Exchange
ICE/US
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$2,035/1,850
First Notice Date
11/23/22
Expiration Date
12/07/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,805 (-4,377)
215,736 (+17,550)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
144,088 (+11,527)
43,406 (-8,214)
Producers - Long / Short
37,765 (-1,275)
182,911 (+14,181)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
58,189 (-2,670)
27,974 (+3,801)
Managed Money - Long / Short
74,665 (+6,538)
26,328 (-5,307)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
69,423 (+4,989)
17,078 (-2,907)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
79.99 +3.28%
on 11/28/22
91.85 -10.06%
on 11/16/22
-4.88 (-5.58%)
since 11/07/22
3-Month
70.21 +17.66%
on 10/31/22
108.10 -23.58%
on 09/12/22
-19.01 (-18.71%)
since 09/07/22
52-Week
70.21 +17.66%
on 10/31/22
133.79 -38.25%
on 05/17/22
-7.17 (-7.99%)
since 12/07/21

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Cotton Close with Modest Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts coming off the midday highs, up 7 to 49 points. The US dollar index was $0.215 higher at $98.395. Crude oil was down $1.18 at $101.00 at the close....

CTV26 : 87.10s (+0.08%)
CTN26 : 86.38 (-0.50%)
CTZ26 : 86.30 (-0.19%)
Sugar Sharply Higher on the Outlook for Global Deficits

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.37 (+2.47%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +13.70 (+3.10%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Wednesday and posted 1-week...

SBN26 : 15.38s (+2.47%)
SWQ26 : 455.40s (+3.10%)
Shrinking ICE Inventories Support Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.60 (+0.21%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +78 (+2.24%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday, with robusta up sharply at a...

RMN26 : 3,560s (+2.24%)
KCN26 : 280.75s (+0.21%)
Cotton Posting Midweek Gains

Cotton futures are back up 89 to 131 points in the front months on Wednesday. The US dollar index is $0.215 higher at $98.395. Crude oil is down 31 cents at $101.87 at midday. The monthly WASDE update...

CTV26 : 87.10s (+0.08%)
CTN26 : 86.38 (-0.50%)
CTZ26 : 86.30 (-0.19%)
Expectations for Global Sugar Deficits Push Prices Sharply Higher

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.33 (+2.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +12.40 (+2.81%). Sugar prices rallied sharply today at 1-week highs amid an outlook for tighter...

SBN26 : 15.38s (+2.47%)
SWQ26 : 455.40s (+3.10%)
Cocoa Prices Retreat as Producers Lock in Higher Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -187 (-4.08%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -148 (-4.31%). Cocoa prices are falling today amid selling pressure from producers who are locking...

CCN26 : 4,393s (-4.23%)
CAN26 : 3,272s (-4.63%)
Tighter Inventories Boost Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +0.50 (+0.18%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +85 (+2.44%). Coffee prices are moving higher today, with robusta up sharply at a 7-week high. Tightness...

RMN26 : 3,560s (+2.24%)
KCN26 : 280.75s (+0.21%)
Cotton Getting an Early Wednesday Bounce

Cotton prices are up 35 to 57 cents so far on Wednesday. Futures closed the Tuesday session with front months down 105 to 145 points. The US dollar index was $0.366 higher at $98.190. Crude oil was up...

CTV26 : 87.10s (+0.08%)
CTN26 : 86.38 (-0.50%)
CTZ26 : 86.30 (-0.19%)
Cotton Retreats on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed the Tuesday session with front months down 105 to 145 points. The US dollar index was $0.366 higher at $98.190. Crude oil was up $2.83 at $102.05 at the close. The annual USDA Cotton...

CTV26 : 87.10s (+0.08%)
CTN26 : 86.38 (-0.50%)
CTZ26 : 86.30 (-0.19%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 82.61
2nd Resistance Point 82.61
1st Resistance Point 82.61
Last Price 82.61s
1st Support Level 82.61
2nd Support Level 82.61
3rd Support Level 82.61

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52-Week High 133.79
Fibonacci 61.8% 109.50
Fibonacci 50% 102.00
Fibonacci 38.2% 94.50
Last Price 82.61s
52-Week Low 70.21

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