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Cotton #2 May '25 (CTK25)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rallies on Thursday Despite Weaker Export Sales

Cotton futures rallied into the Thursday close, as December rallied above 90 cents. Contracts closed with gains of 304 to 329 points across the front months. Crude oil was up $1.31 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.001 higher.

Export Sales showed a total of just 95,726 RB in 2026/27 sales in the week of 8/20. That was a 46.62% drop from the same week last year. Vietnam was the buyer of 19,000 RB, with 14,400 RB sold to Guatemala. New crop sales totaled 39,600 RB. Shipments totaled 181,025 RB in that week, which was 60.69% above the same week last year. The top destination was Vietnam od 47,900RBm with 35,300 RB to Pakistan and 18,800 RB to India. 

The Seam reported sales of 96 bales on Wednesday at an average price of 80.26 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 60 points on August 26 at 97.60 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on 8/26, with the certified stocks level at 66,327 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by another 190 points on Thurs... 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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
04/24/25
Expiration Date
05/07/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 18, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
127,884 (+4,236)
247,085 (+9,911)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
149,398 (+5,671)
41,750 (+1,278)
Producers - Long / Short
43,860 (+561)
203,249 (+9,951)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
64,357 (+366)
24,169 (-3,349)
Managed Money - Long / Short
92,005 (+5,866)
19,333 (-26)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,393 (-195)
22,417 (+1,304)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
63.75 +10.54%
on 04/14/25
73.50 -4.12%
on 05/06/25
+4.48 (+6.79%)
since 04/07/25
3-Month
60.80 +15.90%
on 04/04/25
73.50 -4.12%
on 05/06/25
+3.65 (+5.46%)
since 02/07/25
52-Week
60.80 +15.90%
on 04/04/25
81.95 -14.01%
on 05/28/24
-8.12 (-10.33%)
since 05/07/24

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Cotton Rallies on Thursday Despite Weaker Export Sales

Cotton futures rallied into the Thursday close, as December rallied above 90 cents. Contracts closed with gains of 304 to 329 points across the front months. Crude oil was up $1.31 per barrel, with the...

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Supply Risks Boost Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.60 (+2.41%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +10.30 (+2.00%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Thursday amid the outlook...

SBV26 : 18.19s (+3.41%)
SWV26 : 524.30s (+2.00%)
Cocoa Prices Surge on West African Cocoa Quality Concerns

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +342 (+5.87%) on Thursday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +239 (+5.76%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Thursday and posted 3-week highs...

CCZ26 : 6,173s (+5.87%)
CAZ26 : 4,485s (+5.83%)
Coffee Prices Retreat as Supply Situation Improves

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -12.50 (-3.88%) on Thursday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -59 (-1.63%). Coffee prices sold off sharply for a second day on Thursday,...

RMX26 : 3,555s (-1.63%)
KCZ26 : 309.65s (-3.88%)
Cotton Rallying on Thursday Despite Weaker Export Sales

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 113 to 195 points higher across the nearbys on Thursday. Crude oil is up 50 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.049 lower. Export Sales showed a total...

CTZ26 : 92.41s (+3.67%)
CTV26 : 91.06s (+3.75%)
CTZ26 : 92.41s (+3.67%)
Sugar Prices Rally on the Outlook for Tighter Global Supplies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.49 (+2.79%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +8.70 (+1.69%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today on the outlook for smaller global...

SBV26 : 18.19s (+3.41%)
SWV26 : 524.30s (+2.00%)
Cocoa Prices Jump on Concern Over West African Crop Quality

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +324 (+5.56%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +226 (+5.45%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply today and posted 3-week highs on concern about the...

CCZ26 : 6,173s (+5.87%)
CAZ26 : 4,485s (+5.83%)
Coffee Prices Extend Losses as Supply Fears Ease

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -13.20 (-4.10%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -75 (-2.08%). Coffee prices added to Wednesday’s sharp losses today, with arabica falling...

RMX26 : 3,555s (-1.63%)
KCZ26 : 309.65s (-3.88%)
Cotton Holding Steady on Thursday Morning

Cotton price action is down 22 to 10 points higher so far on Thursday morning. Futures posted strength on the Wednesday session with contracts up 25 to 93 points at the close. Crude oil was down 45 cents...

CTZ26 : 92.41s (+3.67%)
CTV26 : 91.06s (+3.75%)
CTZ26 : 92.41s (+3.67%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 70.47
2nd Resistance Point 70.47
1st Resistance Point 70.47
Last Price 70.47s
1st Support Level 70.47
2nd Support Level 70.47
3rd Support Level 70.47

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52-Week High 81.95
Fibonacci 61.8% 73.87
Fibonacci 50% 71.38
Last Price 70.47s
Fibonacci 38.2% 68.88
52-Week Low 60.80

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