Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (The local cotton market saw an upward trend due to limited crop availability, while international markets faced mixed dynamics, with ICE cotton futures declining trend got the attention of buyers. Rising crude oil prices supported cotton futures, and a weaker US dollar boosted affordability for foreign buyers. Pakistan remained a key...
Category: Market Watch – Pakistan
Market Report- Pakistan 30 Dec 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (Despite ongoing challenges, cotton prices showed firmness. Market trends indicate a modest improvement, although the overall business volume remains on the decline. Meanwhile, the New York cotton market has shown a mixed trend) 1- The local cotton market, Over the past week, the cotton market showed relative stability. Textile mills were...
Market Report- Pakistan 23 Dec 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (The local cotton market faces significant challenges, including reduced arrivals, lower quality, and increased reliance on imports, with Pakistan likely to import 50 lac bales at a cost of $2 billion. The Aptma has urged the government to extend tax exemptions to local cotton to support the struggling textile sector. Meanwhile,...
Market Report- Pakistan 02 Dec 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (The local cotton market faced a decline in activity due to reduced arrivals and quality issues, prompting a shift toward competitively priced imported cotton. Pakistan has become the leading importer of American cotton, with imports expected to reach 6 million bales to support its textile sector. Meanwhile, falling oil prices and...
Market Report- Pakistan 11 Nov 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (Local cotton market activity remained slow as firm prices persisted despite declining quality, with many buyers securing imported cotton. International cotton prices hit a two-month low amid U.S. election impacts and a strong dollar, further pressuring the local market. Cotton arrivals in Pakistan dropped sharply year-over-year, while lower crude oil prices...
Market Report- Pakistan 4 Nov 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (The local cotton market remains firm amid fears of a quality shortage, with buyers also securing imported cotton. Meanwhile, the textile sector struggles due to high costs and increased cotton yarn imports, impacting spinners. Internationally, US cotton prices are at a low due to cheaper polyester and upcoming general elections, while...
Market Report- Pakistan 28 Oct 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (The local cotton market saw increased domestic demand and improved quality, with mills favoring local cotton over imports. Meanwhile, US cotton faced pricing pressure due to a stronger dollar and speculative trading, along with increased harvesting activity. Overall, global demand remains low, and the market is highly volatile with fluctuating prices)...
Market Report- Pakistan 23 Oct 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (The local cotton market saw mixed trends, with increased Phutti supply lowering prices and boosting business volumes. Mills favored domestic cotton over imports due to lower prices compared with international prices, but around $2.5 billion worth of cotton and yarn imports will still be needed. Internationally, cotton prices fell due to...
Market Report- Pakistan 7 Oct 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (The local cotton market is more active and prices showed softness, due to better local supply and higher global prices. Pakistan’s cotton consumption is higher than production, so imports are increasing. However, global trade faces challenges from a stronger US dollar and geopolitical issues, creating both opportunities and difficulties for the...
Market Report- Pakistan 30 Sep 2024
Pakistan Local Cotton Market: (The local cotton market saw increased activity due to improved supply and quality, while spinners benefited from the EFS system for imports. However, Pakistan’s cotton industry faces significant challenges, including a shortfall of four million bales and reliance on imports. Globally, cotton prices remain under pressure despite crop concerns, as weak...