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Cotton #2 May '25 (CTK25)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Slips Lower as Export Business Slows

Cotton price action on Thursday was down 16 to 27 points at the close. The outside factors are back to mixed action, with crude oil futures up $1.47/barrel. The US dollar index was up $0.357 on the day. 

Cotton export sales totaled 101,058 RB in the week of March 13 the lowest for any week since October. That was still 9.11% larger than the same week last year. Vietnam was the buyer of 73,100 RB, with 18,300 RB sold to Pakistan. China canceled a total of 49,300 RB. New crop sales totaled 57,870 RB. Shipments were 351,003 RB, back down from the week prior. The largest destination was Vietnam at 84,900 RB with 80,500 RB to Pakistan.

The Seam showed just 205 bales sold online for Wednesday at an average price of 61 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down another 50 points on 3/19 at 78.50 cents/lb. ICE cotton stocks were steady on March 19, with the current level of certified stocks at 14,488 bales. The weekly update to USDA’s the Adjusted World Price (AWP), saw an increase... Read more

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
$1,683/1,530
First Notice Date
04/24/25 (35 days)
Expiration Date
05/07/25 (48 days)

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Cotton #2 May '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 11, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
139,607 (-6,189)
83,315 (-841)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
65,937 (-4,074)
122,661 (-9,487)
Producers - Long / Short
75,116 (-5,759)
64,598 (+566)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
55,149 (+1,359)
9,375 (+382)
Managed Money - Long / Short
29,570 (-2,753)
107,584 (-6,247)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
36,367 (-1,321)
15,077 (-3,240)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
62.54 +6.11%
on 03/04/25
68.19 -2.68%
on 02/24/25
-0.98 (-1.46%)
since 02/21/25
3-Month
62.54 +6.11%
on 03/04/25
70.79 -6.26%
on 12/23/24
-2.81 (-4.06%)
since 12/20/24
52-Week
62.54 +6.11%
on 03/04/25
85.60 -22.48%
on 04/03/24
-19.03 (-22.29%)
since 03/21/24

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Cotton Slips Lower as Export Business Slows

Cotton price action on Thursday was down 16 to 27 points at the close. The outside factors are back to mixed action, with crude oil futures up $1.47/barrel. The US dollar index was up $0.357 on the day....

CTK25 : 66.14 (+0.09%)
CTN25 : 67.67 (+0.15%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
The Cotton Futures Market Is Still Struggling. Look for These 5 Early Signs of a Price Bottom.

Tariffs have been weighing on cotton futures prices, bringing them to a 4.5-year low earlier this month.

$DXY : 103.89 (+0.04%)
ESM25 : 5,715.50 (+0.05%)
CLK25 : 68.34 (+0.40%)
CTK25 : 66.14 (+0.09%)
DXM25 : 103.535 (+0.04%)
Where is Support in the Cocoa Futures Market?

After reaching a record $12,931 per ton high in December 2024, cocoa prices have plunged and traded below the $8,000 level in March 2025. Cocoa prices are falling but remain well above the pre-2024 high....

CCK25 : 8,071s (-0.62%)
Sugar Prices Supported by a Lower Supply Outlook

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Thursday closed up +0.31 (+1.57%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed up +6.60 (+1.18%). Sugar prices posted moderate gains on Thursday, just below Tuesday's...

SBK25 : 20.00s (+1.57%)
^USDBRL : 5.67610 (-0.07%)
SWK25 : 564.00s (+1.18%)
Dollar Strength Weighs on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Thursday closed down -50 (-0.62%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed unchanged. Cocoa prices Thursday gave up an early advance and turned lower after a rally in the...

DXY00 : 103.894 (+0.04%)
CCK25 : 8,071s (-0.62%)
CAK25 : 6,234s (unch)
Arabica Coffee Posts a 2-Week High on Brazil Crop Concerns

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) Thursday closed up +1.10 (+0.28%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) closed down -30 (-0.548%). Coffee prices Thursday settled mixed, with arabica climbing to a 2-week high....

RMK25 : 5,497s (-0.54%)
KCK25 : 392.15s (+0.28%)
Cotton Lower at Midday Following Weaker Export Business

Cotton futures are weaker on Thursday, as USDA’s Export Sales data was weaker. Contracts are down 30 to 45 points at midday. The outside factors are back to mixed action, with crude oil futures up $1.11/barrel....

CTK25 : 66.14 (+0.09%)
CTN25 : 67.67 (+0.15%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Concerns About Smaller Global Sugar Output Support Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is up +0.32 (+1.63%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is up +7.20 (+1.29%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher and just below Tuesday's significant...

SBK25 : 20.00s (+1.57%)
^USDBRL : 5.67610 (-0.07%)
SWK25 : 564.00s (+1.18%)
Cocoa Prices Slip as the Dollar Rallies

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) today is down -67 (-0.83%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is down -33 (-0.53%). Cocoa prices today gave up an early advance and turned lower after a rally in the dollar...

DXY00 : 103.894 (+0.04%)
CCK25 : 8,071s (-0.62%)
CAK25 : 6,234s (unch)
Arabica Coffee Prices Climb on Weather Woes in Brazil

May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) today is up +0.30 (+0.08%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) is down -21 (-0.38%). Coffee prices today are mixed, with arabica climbing to a 2-week high. Insufficient rain...

RMK25 : 5,497s (-0.54%)
KCK25 : 392.15s (+0.28%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 67.77
2nd Resistance Point 67.31
1st Resistance Point 66.69
Last Price 66.14
1st Support Level 65.61
2nd Support Level 65.15
3rd Support Level 64.53

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52-Week High 85.60
Fibonacci 61.8% 76.79
Fibonacci 50% 74.07
Fibonacci 38.2% 71.35
Last Price 66.14
52-Week Low 62.54

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