Monthly Economic Letter March 2024

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT All cotton benchmarks increased over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured small increases to global production (+131,000 to 113.0 million bales)…

Global Lifestyle Monitor – Mexico

Global Lifestyle Monitor – UK

Cotton to Cotton Candy? Almost! These are New Things Cotton Can Do

When thinking about cotton products, it makes sense that the first thoughts turn toward apparel — the denim jeans, the dress shirts, the tees, etc. – especially if you’re in…

Monthly Economic Letter February 2024

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks increased over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured only minor changes to global cotton production (-355,000 bales to…

Consumers Want More Natural Fibers — Here’s How to Innovate & Give Them What They Want

A recent viewing of a show about tiny houses featured a man who needed to get rid tons of “stuff,” including a lot of clothes, before his family could transition…

Cotton, Grown from the Earth

Monthly Economic Letter January 2024

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were flat over the past month. Pakistani prices increased. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a slight increase to global production…

Monthly Economic Letter December 2023

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were flat or slightly lower over the past month. Pakistani spot prices decreased slightly from 75 to 73 cents/lb.  In domestic terms, values fell from…