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Cotton #2 Dec '25 (CTZ25)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Posts Thursday Strength

Cotton futures posted gains of 21 to 71 points across most contrast on Thursday, with July up 131 points. Crude oil was back up $1.13 /bbl to $71.47. The US dollar index was back down $0.141 higher at $101.250. 

USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed 83,864 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of 6/18. That was a 6-week low, but still slightly higher than the same week last year. Vietnam was the buyer of 31,300 RB, with 14,300 RB sold to India. There was also 67,089 RB in new crop sales in that week, the lowest in 6 weeks. China was the buyer of 13,500 RB, with 12,800 MT to Guatemala. Shipments were tallied at 300,155 RB, a 4-week high and up 46.64% from the same week in 2025. Vietnam was the top destination of 102,800 RB, with 48,600 RB headed to Pakistan. 

The Cotlook A Index was down 75 points on June 24 at 87.55 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on Wednesday with the certified stocks level at 189,447 bales. The Adjusted World Price w... 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
11/21/25
Expiration Date
12/08/25 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 16, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
110,591 (-11,070)
195,070 (-8,508)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
129,248 (+2,895)
50,571 (+175)
Producers - Long / Short
40,991 (-6,758)
163,815 (-1,519)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
57,878 (+1,366)
19,533 (-1,311)
Managed Money - Long / Short
63,872 (-5,008)
30,330 (+3,988)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
65,376 (+7,903)
20,241 (-3,813)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
60.79 +1.79%
on 11/21/25
64.59 -4.20%
on 11/11/25
-1.74 (-2.73%)
since 11/07/25
3-Month
60.79 +1.79%
on 11/21/25
67.84 -8.79%
on 09/17/25
-4.33 (-6.54%)
since 09/08/25
52-Week
60.79 +1.79%
on 11/21/25
71.70 -13.70%
on 12/09/24
-9.41 (-13.20%)
since 12/06/24

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Cotton Posts Thursday Strength

Cotton futures posted gains of 21 to 71 points across most contrast on Thursday, with July up 131 points. Crude oil was back up $1.13 /bbl to $71.47. The US dollar index was back down $0.141 higher at...

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CTZ26 : 76.47 (-0.65%)
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Sugar Prices Consolidate Above Monday’s 2-Month Lows

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.13 (+0.97%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday as they consolidated...

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Cocoa Prices Surge on West African Crop Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Thursday closed up +274 (+5.51%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +173 (+4.63%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long rally on Thursday, surging...

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Rains Disrupt Brazil Coffee Harvest and Support Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.80 (-0.29%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +57 (+1.58%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Thursday, with robusta up sharply...

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Cotton Showing Early Thursday Gains

Cotton prices are up 80 to 90 point on Thursday morning. Futures posted midweek losses of 187 to 247 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil was down another $3.34/bbl to $69.87. The US...

CTV26 : 75.17s (+0.37%)
CTN26 : 73.40s (+1.82%)
CTZ26 : 76.47 (-0.65%)
Cotton Faces Losses on the Wednesday Session

Cotton futures posted midweek losses of 187 to 247 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil was down another $3.34/bbl to $69.87. The US dollar index was another $0.147 higher at $101.320....

CTV26 : 75.17s (+0.37%)
CTN26 : 73.40s (+1.82%)
CTZ26 : 76.47 (-0.65%)
Sugar Prices Supported by Weak Monsoon Rains in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed unchanged, and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +3.20 (+0.73%). Sugar prices found support on Wednesday amid concerns that weak monsoon...

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Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher on Excessive Ivory Coast Rain

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +328 (+7.06%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +246 (+7.05%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week rally on Wednesday, soaring to...

CCU26 : 5,247s (+5.51%)
CAU26 : 3,932s (+4.77%)
Delayed Brazil Harvest and Tight Inventories Underpin Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.24 (+0.45%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +127 (+3.55%). Coffee prices extended their two-week-long rally on Wednesday and...

RMU26 : 3,662s (+1.58%)
KCU26 : 276.40s (-0.29%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 61.88
2nd Resistance Point 61.88
1st Resistance Point 61.88
Last Price 61.88s
1st Support Level 61.88
2nd Support Level 61.88
3rd Support Level 61.88

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52-Week High 71.70
Fibonacci 61.8% 67.53
Fibonacci 50% 66.24
Fibonacci 38.2% 64.96
Last Price 61.88s
52-Week Low 60.79

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