mp_cn206 April 17, 2025 Weekly Cotton Market Review Spot quotations averaged 14 points slightly higher than the previous week, according to the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cotton and Tobacco Program. Quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34, mike 35-36 and 43-49, strength 27.0 - 28.9, and uniformity 81.0 - 81.9) in the seven designated markets averaged 62.17 cents per pound for the week ending Thursday, April 17, 2025. The weekly average was up from 62.03 cents last week but down from 74.23 cents reported the corresponding period a year ago. Daily average quotations ranged from a low of 60.52 cents on Monday, April 14 to a high of 64.20 cents on Thursday, April 17. Spot transactions reported in the Daily Spot Cotton Quotations for the week ended April 17 totaled 12,798 bales. This compares to 1,317 reported last week and 4,406 bales reported the corresponding week a year ago. Total spot transactions for the season were 882,877 bales compared to 813,357 bales the corresponding week a year ago. The ICE July settlement price ended the week at 67.13 cents, compared to 67.00 cents last week. Southeastern Markets Regional Summary Spot cotton trading was slow. Supplies and offerings were light. Demand was moderate. Average local spot prices were steady. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. Mostly sunny skies dominated the weather pattern across the lower Southeast during much of the period. Cooler-than-normal daytime high temperatures were mostly in the 70s with nighttime lows in the 40s and 50s. Localized thunderstorms brought light scattered precipitation to portions of north Alabama and central Georgia during the week. Precipitation totals measured from trace amounts to around one inch. In areas where moisture was received, the precipitation helped alleviate dry conditions ahead of spring planting. Producers prepared machinery f or approaching fieldwork. A similar weather pattern prevailed across the upper Southeast. Cloudy conditions early in the period gave way to sunny skies. Daytime high temperatures were mostly in the 70s and 80s. Nighttime low temperatures were in the 40s and 50s. Very light scattered moisture was received across the coastal Carolinas. The moisture benefited areas where dry conditions persisted. Producers prepared equipment for planting activity. Textile Mill Domestic mill buyers inquired for a moderate volume of color 41, leaf 3, and staple 36 and longer for June through October delivery. No sales were reported. Most mills have reported that their raw cotton needs were mostly covered through 2025 with occasional orders planned as fill-in demand arises. The undertone from mill buyers remained cautious as they balanced raw cotton purchases with yarn orders. Demand through export channels was moderate. Agents for mills in Bangladesh and Taiwan purchased a moderate volume of color 31, leaf 3, and staple 36 and 37 for nearby shipment. No sales were reported. Agents throughout the Far East inquired for any discounted styles of cotton. Trading • A moderate volume of color mostly 41, leaf 2 and 3, staple 36 and longer, mike 35-49, strength 29-33, and uniformity 80-83 sold for around 68.75 cents per pound, FOB car/truck (Rule 5, compression charges paid). South Central Regional Summary North Delta Trading of spot cotton and CCC-loan equities was inactive. Supplies of available cotton were light. Demand was very light. Average local spot prices were steady. There was no interest in forward contracting. Business remained slow. Sunny skies prevailed throughout the reporting period. Daytime high temperatures were in the 60s to 80s. Nighttime low temperatures were in the 30s to 60s. Light rainfall brought less than one-half of an inch of precipitation. Flood warnings were issued by the National Weather Service as the Mississippi river has continued to rise. Rain is in the nearby forecast. Growers were in fields completing corn and soybean sowing. Some producers have already begun field preparations and were expected to start planting cotton the first week of May. Topsoil moisture was reported to be optimal for pre-planting conditions. Harvest prices have been reported to be less favorable than last year production rates. According to the Cotton and Wool Outlook report released on April 14, cotton planted acreage is predicted to be down 12 percent lower in 2025/26 compared to 2024/25. South Delta Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies of available cotton was light. Demand was very light. Average local spot prices were steady. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. There was no interest in forward contracting. Business remained slow. Daytime high temperatures were in the 70s to 80s. Nighttime low temperatures were in the 40s to 60s. A mix of sunny and cloudy skies were persistent during the reporting period. Rainfall is expected to be in the extended forecast. Flood warnings were issued by the National Weather Service as the Mississippi river continues to rise. A light rain shower brought more than one-half of an inch of precipitation. Harvest prices have been reported to be less favorable this crop season. According to the Cotton and Wool Outlook report released on April 14, cotton planted acreage is expected to decrease this year. Corn, cotton, and soybean planting is underway at some locations. In areas where fields are firm enough to hold equipment, a few growers have begun field preparations for cotton sowing. Some producers are awaiting for warmer topsoil conditions to begin sowing seeds for cotton. Planting is expected to gain momentum the first week of May. Trading North Delta • No trading activity was reported. South Delta • No trading activity was reported. Southwestern Markets Regional Summary East Texas-South Texas Spot cotton trading was slow. Supplies and producer offerings were light. Demand was light. Average local spot prices were steady. Producer interest in forward contracting was light. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. Foreign mill inquiries were light. Interest was best from Pakistan, Turkey, and Vietnam. In East Texas, mostly clear skies and windy conditions prevailed across the region during the reporting period. Daytime high temperatures were in the mid-80s and the low 90s. Nighttime temperatures were in the low 40s to the mid-50s. No rainfall was reported, but chances for precipitation were in the forecast for the coming days. Planting expanded as favorable conditions continued. Seedlings were emerging in the earliest planted fields. In South Texas, partly cloudy skies and windy conditions were observed. Daytime high temperatures ranged from the upper 70s to the low 90s. Nighttime low temperatures were in the mid-60s to the low 70s. Producers pushed to finish planting in the Coastal Bend as the April 15 window for insurance closed early in the week. Stands in the Upper Coast and Coastal Bend made progress as warm temperatures helped spur plant development. According to local experts, stands in the lower Rio Grande Valley continue to progress and stages of growth vary from 1 to 2 true leaves to squaring. Producers made applications of herbicide and pesticides as needed. West Texas-Kansas-Oklahoma Spot cotton trading was active. Supplies and producer offerings were moderate. Demand was light. Average local spot prices were firm. Producer interest in forward contracting was light. Trading of CCC-loan equities was inactive. Foreign mill inquiries were light. Interest was best from Pakistan, Turkey, and Vietnam. In Texas, sunny and windy weather conditions ruled across the region with daytime temperatures in the mid-60s to low 90s and overnight lows in the 40s to 70s. Thunderstorms are in the Easter weekend forecast. Field preparations expanded as a result from the moisture received two weeks ago. Stalks were shredded and fields were plowed. Planting was expected to begin in early May. Industry meetings were held and well attended. In Kansas, daytime temperatures were in the mid-60s to upper 90s, and overnight lows were in the 30s to 60s. Above average temperatures coupled with gusty winds gave cause for the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning because of the existence of dangerous fire conditions. A strong chance for widespread rain showers is in the nearby forecast. Producers ordered seed and other inputs ahead of planting. In Oklahoma, daytime temperatures were in the mid-40s to mid-80s, and overnight lows were in the 30s to 50s. Partly cloudy, windy conditions prevailed with occasional gusts over 40 miles per hour that further dried topsoil. The April forecast includes good rain chances for a prolonged period of rain events, which is needed to reverse droughty conditions that exists in some of the cotton growing counties. Fields were prepped ahead of planting. Trading East Texas/South Texas • A light volume of color 31, leaf 3 and 4, staple 37, mike averaging 39.0, strength averaging 33.3, and uniformity averaging 81.5 sold for around 64.50 cents per pound, FOB warehouse (compression charges not paid). • A moderate volume of color 22 and better, leaf 2 and 3, staple 35, mike averaging 40.4, strength averaging 28.4, and uniformity averaging 79.5 sold for around 64.25 cents, same terms as above. • A heavy volume of color 43 and better, leaf 2-5, staple 32-39, mike averaging 43.7, strength averaging 29.5, and uniformity averaging 80.2 sold for around 57.25 cents, same terms as above. West Texas, Kansas & Oklahoma • In Texas, a mixed lot containing a moderate volume of color 42 and better, leaf 5 and better, staple 32-38, mike 33-50, strength 25-33, and uniformity 77-82 sold for around 58.50 cents per pound, FOB car/truck (compression charges not paid). • A moderate volume of mostly color 12 and 22, leaf 2 and 3, staple 33, mike 37-41, strength 27-30, and uniformity averaging 79.2 sold for around 56.00 cents, same terms as above. • In Kansas, a light volume of color 41 and 42, leaf 3 and 4, staple 38, mike 41-44, strength averaging 31.5, and uniformity averaging 81.1 traded for 61.25 to 63.75 cents, same terms as above. • A mixed lot containing a heavy volume of color 43, 53, and 63, leaf 4-8, staple 35-39, mike 32-43, strength 27-32, uniformity 77-83, and 100 percent extraneous matter sold for around 56.00 cents, same terms as above. • In Oklahoma, evening-running lots containing a heavy volume of color 11 and 21, leaf 3 and better, staple 35 and 36, mike 38-51, strength 28-34, and uniformity 80-83 traded for 65.25 to 67.00 cents, same terms as above. • Even-running lots containing a heavy volume of color 41, leaf 3-4, staple 38 and 39, mike 40-48, strength 29-36, and uniformity 80-83 sold for around 63.50 to 64.00 cents, same terms as above. Western Markets Regional Summary Desert Southwest (DSW) Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies and producer offerings were light. Demand was light. Producer interest in forward contracting was light. Average local prices were steady. No forward contracting or domestic mill activity was reported. Foreign mill inquiries were light. Weather conditions throughout Arizona were mostly partly sunny. In central Arizona, record breaking triple-digit temperatures reached 103 degrees at the beginning of the period. As the week progressed, temperatures subsided into the 90s, which was above average for this time of year. Nighttime lows were in the 60s. No rainfall was recorded during the period. Planting expanded under favorable conditions. In Yuma, hot weather promoted rapid sprouting of seeds and advanced young stands. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Arizona Crop Progress report released on April 14, cotton planted was at 29 percent, 2 percent higher than the five-year average and 5 percent above the amount planted this time last year. Cotton emergence was at 7 percent, 1 percent lower than the previous year and the five-year average. In El Paso, TX and New Mexico, mostly sunny skies were the norm. Daily high temperatures were close to breaking records as thermometers reached into the low 90s. Milder temperatures retuned by weeks end. Nightly lows were in the 50s and 60s. No rain was recorded during the period. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s New Mexico Crop Progress report released on April 14, cotton planted was at 11 percent, 2 percent higher than the five-year average and 4 percent above the amount planted this time last year. San Joaquin Valley (SJV) Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies and demand were light. No forward contracting or domestic mill activity was reported. Average local prices were steady. Foreign mill inquiries were light. In the SJV, sunny skies and warm temperatures dominated the weather pattern during the reporting period. Daily temperatures were mostly in the low to upper 80s, with nightly lows in the low to upper 50s. No rainfall was recorded in the period. Planting activities began as mild weather provided optimal sowing conditions. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s California Crop Progress report released on April 14, cotton planted was at 10 percent, 5 percent lower than the five-year average and 6 percent above the amount planted this time last year. American Pima (AP) Spot cotton trading was inactive. Supplies were moderate. Demand was light. No forward contracting or domestic mill activity was reported. Average local spot prices were steady. Foreign mill inquiries were light. In the San Joaquin Valley, daily temperatures were in the low to upper 80s, with nightly lows in the 50s. No rain was recorded in the period. Planting activities expanded under favorable conditions. Local sources indicated that total planted Pima acreage will be in line with previous years. In the Desert Southwest, close to record breaking temperature were present with daytime highs reaching 103 degrees in some locales. Nightly lows were in the 60s. No precipitation was recorded. In Yuma, hot weather promoted rapid sprouting of seeds and advanced young stands. Planting expanded in Safford, AZ under sunny skies and favorable circumstances. Trading Desert Southwest • No trading activity was reported. San Joaquin Valley • No trading activity was reported. American Pima • No trading activity was reported.