Your browser of choice has not been tested for use with Barchart.com. If you have issues, please download one of the browsers listed here.
Stocks | Futures | Watchlist | News | More
or
Faster, Cleaner, Better.

Cotton #2 Dec '26 (CTZ26)

[[ item.lastPrice ]] [[ item.priceChange ]] ([[ item.percentChange ]]) [[ item.tradeTime ]] [ICE/US]
[[ item.bidPrice ]] x [[ item.bidSize ]] [[ item.askPrice ]] x [[ item.askSize ]]
[[ rootItem.symbol ]]underlying price [[ rootItem.lastPrice ]] [[ rootItem.priceChange ]] ([[ rootItem.percentChange ]]) [[ rootItem.tradeTime ]]
Quote Overview for [[ item.sessionDateDisplayLong ]]
[[ rowChartData.labelLow ]]
[[ rowChartData.lowPriceFormatted ]]
[[ rowChartData.lowPrice ]]
[[ rowChartData.labelHigh ]]
[[ rowChartData.highPriceFormatted ]]
[[ rowChartData.highPrice ]]
since [[ rowChartData.lowDate ]]
since [[ rowChartData.highDate ]]
[[ value ]] [[ value ]]

Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Sees Green on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 48 to 70 points in the green on St Patrick’s Day.  Some deferred contracts were up 5 to 18 points. Crude oil was back up $2.52 to $96.02, with the US dollar index down $0.158 to $99.310. 

The Seam showed sales on 17,379 bales on Monday, averaging 63.71 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 70 points on March 16 at 76.45 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on 3/16, with the certified stocks level at 116,789 bales. The Adjusted World Price was back up just 6 points on Thursday to 51.50 cents/lb. 

May 26 Cotton  closed at 68.77, up 58 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 70.75, up 69 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 72.65, up 67 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes.... Read more

Contract Specifications

See More
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
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
11/23/26 (251 days)
Expiration Date
12/08/26 (266 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 10, 2026

View Chart Details
Commercials - Long / Short
137,358 (-1,247)
119,008 (+4,926)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
115,992 (+3,732)
137,023 (-3,334)
Producers - Long / Short
60,520 (-181)
92,185 (-1,716)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,995 (-5,176)
13,980 (+2,532)
Managed Money - Long / Short
45,063 (+2,752)
113,013 (-3,497)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
70,929 (+980)
24,010 (+163)
Get Realtime - Quotes and Charts for Futures Traders. Learn More >>

Price Performance

See More
Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
67.91 +6.98%
on 02/18/26
72.99 -0.47%
on 03/17/26
+4.60 (+6.76%)
since 02/17/26
3-Month
67.02 +8.40%
on 12/18/25
72.99 -0.47%
on 03/17/26
+5.46 (+8.13%)
since 12/17/25
52-Week
66.10 +9.91%
on 04/07/25
72.99 -0.47%
on 03/17/26
+3.81 (+5.53%)
since 03/17/25

More Cotton #2 Quotes

All Futures Prices
Please wait...

Most Recent Stories

More News
Cotton Sees Green on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 48 to 70 points in the green on St Patrick’s Day. Some deferred contracts were up 5 to 18 points. Crude oil was back up $2.52 to $96.02, with...

CTN26 : 70.75s (+0.98%)
CTK26 : 68.77s (+0.85%)
CTZ26 : 72.65s (+0.93%)
Where are World Sugar Futures Prices Heading?

Nearby world sugar futures prices reached their lowest price since October 2020 in February 2026, where they may have run out of downside steam. Sugar futures have made higher lows and higher highs since...

SBK26 : 14.45s (+1.83%)
CANE : 9.78 (+1.56%)
SDK26 : 32.60s (+0.31%)
Strength in Crude Oil Supports Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.26 (+1.83%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed up +12.30 (+2.97%). Sugar prices moved higher on Tuesday, with London sugar posting...

CLJ26 : 95.45 (-0.79%)
SBK26 : 14.45s (+1.83%)
SWK26 : 426.00s (+2.97%)
Cocoa Prices Retreat as Consistent Rains Boost West African Crop Prospects

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -69 (-2.02%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -61 (-2.44%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Tuesday due to an improving supply outlook,...

CCK26 : 3,349s (-2.02%)
CAK26 : 2,435s (-2.44%)
Coffee Prices Push Higher on Concerns Over Supply Disruptions

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Tuesday closed up by +1.90 (+0.65%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +52 (+1.50%). Coffee prices settled higher for a second day on Tuesday, with arabica posting...

RMK26 : 3,527s (+1.50%)
KCK26 : 294.75s (+0.65%)
Cotton Seeing Green on March 17th

Cotton futures are trading with 80 to 90 point gains on Tuesday’s midday. Crude oil is back up $2.17 to $95.67, with the US dollar index down $0.118 to $99.345. The Seam showed sales on 17,379 bales...

CTN26 : 70.75s (+0.98%)
CTK26 : 68.77s (+0.85%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Climb on Strength in Crude Oil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.28 (+1.97%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is up +11.40 (+2.76%). Sugar prices are climbing today, with London sugar posting a 1-week high as...

CLJ26 : 95.45 (-0.79%)
SBK26 : 14.45s (+1.83%)
SWK26 : 426.00s (+2.97%)
Improving Crop Outlook in West Africa Weighs on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -59 (-1.73%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -54 (-2.16%). Cocoa prices are under pressure today on an improving supply outlook amid reports from West...

CCK26 : 3,349s (-2.02%)
CAK26 : 2,435s (-2.44%)
Concerns Over Supply Disruptions Support Coffee Prices

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up by +5.10 (+1.74%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +42 (+1.21%). Coffee prices are moving higher for a second day today, with arabica posting a 1-week...

RMK26 : 3,527s (+1.50%)
KCK26 : 294.75s (+0.65%)
Cotton Showing Green Early on Tuesday

Cotton prices are up 24 to 34 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures posted Monday gains of 206 to 234 points across the front months at the close, as traders came out of the weekend with a better feeling...

CTN26 : 70.75s (+0.98%)
CTK26 : 68.77s (+0.85%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 74.40
2nd Resistance Point 73.70
1st Resistance Point 73.17
Last Price 72.65s
1st Support Level 71.94
2nd Support Level 71.24
3rd Support Level 70.71

See More

52-Week High 72.99
Last Price 72.65s
Fibonacci 61.8% 70.36
Fibonacci 50% 69.54
Fibonacci 38.2% 68.73
52-Week Low 66.10

See More

Solutions for Ag Professionals barchart.com/cmdty
Data and Statistics for Coffee and Cotton
Explore Data
cmdtyView Pro for Ag Professionals
Start Free Trial
We help Commodity Professionals make better decisions
Learn Now
Want to use this as
your default charts setting?
Save this setup as a Chart Templates
Switch the Market flag
for targeted data from your country of choice.
Open the menu and switch the
Market flag for targeted data from your country of choice.
Want Streaming Chart Updates?
Switch your Site Preferences
to use Interactive Charts
Need More Chart Options?
Right-click on the chart to open the Interactive Chart menu.
Use your up/down arrows to move through the symbols.
Free Barchart Webinar