Overview of the Global Cotton Market

CHINESE COTTON POLICY: DECISIONS AND EFFECTS

As the world’s largest cotton grower, consumer, and importer, China has long been at the center of the global cotton market.  Since the spike in fiber prices that occurred during…

June 2013 Executive Cotton Update

Macroeconomic Overview: Despite some evidence of weakness in the manufacturing sector, recent indicators suggest that the U.S. economy continues to expand. Rising home prices and record stock values have lifted…

October 2013 Executive Cotton Update

Macroeconomic Overview: In a political breakdown, the U.S. government ceased all non-essential services on October 1st. The shutdown may be seen as a result of the on-going political struggle between…

January 2014 Executive Cotton Update

Macroeconomic Overview: Apart from the latest employment figures, which indicated that the fewest jobs were added last month since January 2011, recent economic data have been generally positive and many…

Part 1:China in the Global Cotton Market

Part 2:Tools of Chinese Cotton Policy

Part 3: Chinese Cotton Policy’s Impact

Part 4:Chinese Cotton Policy Reforms & Outlook

Easing Apparel Sourcing Cost Pressures

Market forces inside and outside of China that have kept cotton prices higher in recent years are disappearing. As a result, cotton prices around the world have moved lower. The…