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Global cotton fundamentals tighten marginally; India’s elevated stocks cap price upside

Jan 15, 2026

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by

Ajit Rakhade

in Cotton, Cotton Fiber

USDA trims global output, ending stocks for 2025-26 season Price rallies may face resistance amid stable global demand Global cotton fundamentals tightened modestly in January 2026, as per USDA WASDE data, but the overall balance still points to a stable market rather than a supply-led rally. For the 2025-26 season, world cotton production was estimated…