Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - The fundamentals of cotton are generally positive, with expected consumption exceeding production in the 26/27 global market and potential reduction in Xinjiang cotton planting area in 2026. The export of textiles and clothing from January to February showed a significant increase, and the current period is the traditional peak season. However, there are also some negative factors, such as a decline in overall foreign trade orders and an increase in inventory. The market has started a technical correction, and attention should be paid to the support around 15,000 when the main contract moves to 09 [4][5][6]. Summary by Directory 1.前日回顾 - Not provided in the given content 2.每日提示 - Fundamentals: ICAC predicts that global consumption in the 26/27 season will be 25 million tons and production will be 24.8 million tons. In 2026, the planting area of Xinjiang cotton is expected to be regulated with a possible reduction of over 10%. USDA's March report shows that in the 25/26 season, production is 26.343 million tons, consumption is 25.817 million tons, and the ending inventory is 16.631 million tons. From January to February, China's textile and clothing exports were $50.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 17.6%. China imported 370,000 tons of cotton from January to February, a year-on-year increase of 41%, and 290,000 tons of cotton yarn, an increase of 80,000 tons year-on-year. The Ministry of Agriculture's forecast for the 25/26 season shows production of 6.64 million tons, imports of 1.4 million tons, consumption of 7.6 million tons, and ending inventory of 8.29 million tons [4]. - Basis: The national average price of spot 3128b cotton is 16,722 yuan, and the basis is 1,572 yuan (for the 05 contract), indicating a premium over futures [4]. - Inventory: The Ministry of Agriculture's forecast for the 25/26 season in March shows an ending inventory of 8.29 million tons, which is a negative factor [4]. - Market trend: The 20-day moving average is upward, but the K-line is below the 20-day moving average, which is a negative signal [4]. - Main positions: The positions are generally long, but the net long positions are decreasing, and the main trend is unclear, which is a positive factor [4]. - Expectations: The textile exports from January to February were good, and the current period is the traditional peak season of "Golden March and Silver April". Coupled with the reduction of US tariffs and the easing of Sino-US relations, it is beneficial for textile exports. However, the previous positive factors have been mostly reflected in the market, and there are no new positive factors. The market has started a technical correction. The main contract is about to move to 09, and attention should be paid to the support around 15,000 [4]. 3.今日关注 - Not provided in the given content 4.基本面数据 - USDA Global Cotton Supply and Demand Forecast: The total global cotton production in the 25/26 season is expected to be 26.343 million tons, with a month-on-month increase of 247,000 tons and a year-on-year increase of 533,000 tons. Consumption is expected to be 25.817 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 30,000 tons and a year-on-year decrease of 79,000 tons. The ending inventory is expected to be 16.631 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 278,000 tons and a year-on-year increase of 573,000 tons [11][12]. - Global Cotton Supply and Demand Balance Sheet (ICAC): In the 26/27 season, global cotton production is expected to be 24.8 million tons, a decrease of 4% compared to the 25/26 season. Consumption is expected to be 25 million tons, a decrease of 0.7%. The ending inventory is expected to be 16.6 million tons, a decrease of 1%. The inventory-to-consumption ratio is expected to be 66.4%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points [13]. - China's Cotton Supply and Demand Forecast: In the 25/26 season, China's cotton production is expected to be 6.64 million tons, imports are expected to be 1.4 million tons, consumption is expected to be 7.6 million tons, and the ending inventory is expected to be 8.29 million tons. The domestic average price of 3128B cotton is expected to be between 15,000 and 17,000 yuan per ton, and the Cotlook A index is expected to be between 75 and 100 cents per pound [15]. 5.持仓数据 - Not provided in the given content
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Da Yue Qi Huo·2026-03-20 02:05