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As global economies have become integrated, cotton has become a well-traveled commodity. Take a look at the imports and exports that make our industry go.
A shift from soybean cultivation to cotton is driving a 56 percent increase in acreage in certain parts of India, and much of the crop is expected to end up in Pakistani mills.
Demand for finished goods is soaring, but so is the cost of raw materials like cotton.
Joint statement from 14 organizations urges the government to monitor supplies and allow exports only in equal monthly installments.
The Karachi Cotton Association and the National Commodity Exchange Limited are laying the groundwork for cotton hedge trading on the floor of the Karachi Cotton Exchange.
The South Asian country renews its call for better market access for its textile goods as a means of luring youth from radical ideologies.
Although cotton prices are at historically high levels, the majority of peasant farmers have nothing left to sell.
Move allows country to boost sales to China.
COTTON USA Special Trade Missions are designed to build trading ties between the U.S. cotton industry and key textile manufacturing leaders.
Plan to expand Brazil's presence in the global cotton industry includes offering membership in the National Assocaition of Cotton Exporters to traders from around the world.
Will the trade dispute between the U.S. and Brazil ever go away?
Government legislation from India leaves China searching for cotton from other sources.
International buyers overcome Icelandic volcano-related travel impediments to attend COTTON USA Supply Chain Market Buyers Tour.
ACSA president optimistic, but keeping an eye on China and the weather.
The global cotton industry gets a much needed lift, but optimism remains guarded.
Leading U.S. cotton marketers and merchandisers share insights on how they hope to take advantage of dynamic market changes.
A host of variables are in play for the world’s largest producer, importer, and consumer of cotton.
Foreign delivery of cotton requires diligent planning and trust
Why an Upturn Can and Should Happen
U.S. trade officials hailing the settlement talks a 'positive way forward' for U.S. cotton.
Recent study indicates that South America continues to make gains in grain export markets once belonging almost exclusively to the U.S.
Shipment ban could affect as many as 2.5 million bales, and may result in several international disputes, group says.
The U.S. and Brazil agreed to establish a fund for $147.3 million per year to aid Brazil's cotton sector in effort to resolve eight year trade dispute.
Trade officials from the United States reaffirmed their intention to support Pakistan through market access initiatives, including duty-free access on cotton goods.
China imported 301,000 tons of raw cotton in January 2010, up 39 percent from December 2009 and 286 percent year-on-year.
Cotton looks to reverse the trend of diminishing world textile market share.
Annually, the editors of Cotton International magazine challenge students in the American Cotton Shippers Association’s International Cotton Institute to express their thoughts on the challenges of the international cotton industry. We are pleased to present the winner of the 2009 Essay Award.
Technical textiles represent a small, but robust, segment of the cotton market.
The International Cotton Conference Bremen celebrates 30 years as one of the industry’s “must-attend” meetings.
The International Cotton Association is serving notice that it fully intends to live up to the international part of its name.
Prospects for recovery and increased acreage in the U.S. dominate discussions at the National Cotton Council annual meeting.
Dr. Christian Schindler takes a look at the fluctuating state of the cotton industry.
Trade Ministers who met at the Annual World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week agreed that a Doha deal is not likely in 2010.
The guide provides a comprehensive view of all aspects of the cotton value chain from a market perspective, including an overview of the world cotton market.
The U.S. Ambassador to Brazil reports that talks have begun in another effort to settle the ongoing cotton trade dispute between the U.S. and Brazil.
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk is urging clothing manufacturers and retailers to import 1 percent of their apparel from Haiti to help the earthquake-ravaged country.
NCC welcomes release of information.
Despite current struggles, cotton industry will prosper in the long term.
Trade associations must look for ways to combine efforts.
Increasing consumer demand is the key to cotton’s future
IFCP to introduce Cotton Promotion Expert in Spring 2010
CCA embraces role as a member of the international cotton family
Seamless logistics bring added value to cotton-associated enterprises
Fiber consumption and the outlook for global textiles
Updating the worldwide cotton infrastructure is required for growth
Long-term, reliable relationships are essential for industry growth
A useful response to the challenges in the commodity sector
Cotton’s survival depends on finding answers to water and energy questions
A viable cotton industry is socially and economically critical to French-speaking Africa
Textile industry must address consumer pessimism
Production and consumption prospects depend on farmer, government action
An expected increase in cotton acreage in 2010-11 hints at growing confidence
Gdynia Cotton Association plays key role in cotton classification, testing
Today’s cotton merchants must guide both producers and consumers
Quality is the key to creating demand and market access for cotton
ABRAPA is ready and engaged for the next evolution of cotton
Country offers huge potential for production increases
India’s “mini mission” cotton program yields promising results
Pakistan considers its role as a major player in the world cotton market
Japan offers a look at the market from a consumer’s perspective
A national plan is required to maintain the existence of Egyptian cotton
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