Group 1 - Cotton futures are experiencing low volatility, with the main contract reported at 13,980.00 CNY/ton, reflecting a decline of 1.96% [1] - As of the end of July, China's cotton commercial inventory stands at 2.19 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 588,000 tons and a month-on-month decrease of 640,000 tons, indicating a low level compared to recent years [2] - The average price of 3128 cotton arriving at factories was 15,590 CNY/ton, an increase of 170.00 CNY/ton, while the price of 32s pure cotton yarn remained stable at 21,555 CNY/ton [2] Group 2 - From a fundamental perspective, the speed of cotton inventory reduction and the operating rates of yarn and weaving factories have not shown significant improvement, indicating weak terminal demand [3] - The domestic cotton market is facing tight supply, with the cash basis remaining strong despite recent increases in sliding tax quota issuance, while the textile market is still in the off-season with insufficient new orders [3] - Short-term expectations for Zheng cotton indicate a potential slight decline next week, with a focus on the range of 14,000 to 14,500 CNY/ton [3]
终端需求依然偏弱 棉花期货盘中低位震荡运行
Jin Tou Wang·2025-09-01 06:02