Insights ICE cotton futures climbed to a more than one-week high as market activity thinned before the Thanksgiving holiday. March 2026 settled at 64.57 cents per pound, indicating short-term stabilisation despite an overall downtrend. Thin liquidity kept trading light, with certified stocks unchanged at 20,344 bales. Analysts expect consolidation within 63–65 cents per pound. ICE cotton futures continued to rise, showing signs of consolidation. US cotton prices moved to a more than one

Insights India's textile exports expanded across 111 countries in April–September 2025 as the industry diversified away from the US amid high tariffs. The India-UK FTA will further lift exports, while technical textiles and rising domestic fashion demand fuel growth. Government support, innovation, and expanding digital retail are helping the sector navigate volatility and strengthen its competitiveness. India’s textile exports recorded year-on-year growth across 111 countries bet

Insights The Fashion Commission launched the Red Sea Seaweed Project, unveiling a bio-textile made from sustainably harvested Red Sea algae and developed with KAUST and PYRATEX. The algae-based fibre, blended with Lyocell and organic cotton, was turned into garments at The Lab, showcasing Saudi Arabia's push toward innovative, eco-conscious materials and a next-generation sustainable fashion ecosystem. The Fashion Commission has announced the launch of the Red Sea Seaweed Project at the Misk

Insights The EU and its partners recently announced a new digital innovation hub for women in Nigeria's Kano to revive the state's textile industry. The Women Venture Studio Digital Innovation Hub will strengthen women-led entrepreneurship and boost their participation in digital economy. The hub will equip women entrepreneurs with digital skills, market access and business networks required to compete globally. The European Union (EU) and its partners recently announced a new digital innovat

Insights ICE cotton futures extended gains for 3rd straight session, driven by stronger USDA export sales for the week ending October 9 and support from a weaker US dollar. March 2026 cotton settled at 64.23 cents per pound after hitting the highest level since November 19. USDA data showed US cotton harvest progress at 79 per cent. StoneX lowered Brazil's 2025–26 cotton crop estimate to 3.695 million tons. ICE cotton futures rose for the third consecutive trading session, supported by

Insights Bangladesh's Chattogram Port saw strong growth in handling containers, cargo and vessels in this year and fiscal, the Chittagong Port Authority said. It posted a 4.87-per cent YoY rise in container handling, 12.64-per cent YoY growth in cargo handling and a 10.97-per cent rise in vessel handling in the first 10 months this year. The port also saw a marked reduction in vessel waiting time over the period. Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port witnessed strong growth in handling container

Insights CCI has accelerated procurement as kapas prices remain below the MSP, with daily purchases crossing 1 lakh bales and total procurement reaching around 8 lakh bales. Arrivals are improving across most states, but quality issues persist due to unseasonal rain, deterring mills from buying. Weak yarn demand and cautious private trade mean CCI may carry most of this season's procurement burden. Cotton procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has gained momentum, with daily pur

Insights China's real exports to grow by 5-6 per cent annually over the next few years. Real GDP is now projected to reach five per cent in 2025 and remain close to that level through 2027. A new Five-Year Plan and a provisional tariff truce with the US are expected to support manufacturing and trade, although China's gains may pressure rival producers in Europe and Japan. China’s real exports may grow by five to six per cent annually over the next few years, according to a new forecas

Insights ICE cotton futures inched higher on expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate cut, which could support demand. The March 2026 contract settled at 64 cents, while total volume remained light and options trading dropped sharply. Open interest rose for the first time in 6 sessions. Analysts expect prices to move sideways as buyers step in on dips, while the US cotton harvest reached 79 per cent. ICE cotton futures rose on expectations of a potential Federal Reserve interest rate c

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