1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Report's Core View - The USDA August report shows a significant reduction in the US cotton planting and harvest areas due to drought, leading to a 302,000 - ton decrease in US cotton production to 2.877 million tons, while China's cotton production increases by 108,000 tons to 6.858 million tons, and global cotton production decreases by 391,000 tons month - on - month [6]. - Cotton demand is weak. Cotton prices are weaker than cotton yarn this week, with weak spot transaction prices. Spinning mills' inventory pressure has eased, and weaving mills' weekly stocking willingness has slightly increased [6]. - Cotton inventory is decreasing. The BCO reported that the cotton social inventory at the end of July was 2.1898 million tons, a decrease of 640,000 tons from the end of June and a 21% year - on - year decline. The destocking speed is accelerating [6]. - The strategy is that there may be one more decline in the short - term for single - side trading, but in the medium - term, it is advisable to buy Zhengzhou cotton at low prices after the concentrated supply pressure is realized, as the USDA report is unexpectedly bullish and has established the lower support for US cotton [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 01 Weekly Core Points and Strategies - **Supply**: The USDA August report shows that the US cotton planting area is reduced by 8% to 9.3 million acres, and the harvest area is reduced by 15% to 7.4 million acres. The national cotton abandonment rate rises from 14% to 21% due to drought in the Southwest. US cotton production decreases by 302,000 tons to 2.877 million tons, China's production increases by 108,000 tons to 6.858 million tons, and global production decreases by 391,000 tons month - on - month [6]. - **Demand**: Cotton prices are weaker than cotton yarn this week, with weak spot transaction prices. In the off - season, spinning mills' stocking willingness remains low, and their inventory pressure has eased. Weaving mills' weekly stocking willingness has slightly increased, and their inventory pressure has also decreased. Spinning profits have slightly expanded, and the loss in inland areas has decreased [6]. - **Inventory**: The BCO reported that the cotton social inventory at the end of July was 2.1898 million tons, a decrease of 640,000 tons from the end of June and a 21% year - on - year decline. The destocking speed is the fastest this year. Spinning mills' industrial cotton inventory continues to decline. Inland yarn mills' operation rate is still weak, with high finished - product inventory and decreasing raw - material inventory in the industrial chain [6]. - **Warehouse Receipts**: As of August 15, the registered warehouse receipts of Zhengzhou cotton are 7,829, with 249 valid forecasts, and the total of warehouse receipts and valid forecasts is 323,100 tons, the same as on August 8 [6]. - **Basis**: The basis quotation for sales in Xinjiang remains firm, and the spot transaction price drops with the futures price. The basis transaction price of machine - picked cotton in the Aksu area of southern Xinjiang for the 09 contract is 1,200 - 1,350 yuan/ton [6]. - **Cost**: The average cost of ginning mills this year is 14,700 - 14,800 yuan. With some ginning mills in northern Xinjiang exiting and the poor overall demand outlook, the expected opening price for the new season is not high [6]. - **Macro**: Domestically, the economy shows a weak recovery pattern with insufficient effective demand. Overseas, the US economy is still in a downward channel, and the market expects the Fed to cut interest rates twice in 2025, with the first cut likely in September with a probability of over 90% [6]. - **Strategy**: There may be one more decline in the short - term for single - side trading, but in the medium - term, it is advisable to buy Zhengzhou cotton at low prices after the concentrated supply pressure is realized [6]. 02 Weekly Data Charts - **Global Supply - Demand Balance Sheet**: From 2020/21 to 2025/26 (August), the global cotton supply - demand situation shows changes in various aspects such as initial inventory, production, import, total supply, export, consumption, total consumption, ending inventory, and inventory ratio. For example, the global production in 2025/26 (August) is 25.392 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 548,000 tons [10]. - **Global Main Producing Countries' Production Changes**: The production of main cotton - producing countries like China, the US, India, etc., shows different trends from 2020/21 to 2025/26. For example, China's production in 2025/26 is 6.858 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 1.56% [11]. - **Global Main Producing Countries' Demand Changes**: The consumption of main cotton - consuming countries shows different trends from 2020/21 to 2025/26. For example, global consumption in 2025/26 is 25.688 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 0.02% [12]. - **US Cotton**: The overall US inventory cycle is transitioning from passive destocking to active restocking. The clothing inventory of US wholesalers and retailers is shifting from three - year destocking to moderate active restocking. However, due to factors such as the Geneva Economic and Trade Talks and tariff relaxation, the continuous restocking behavior is somewhat weakened [18]. - **Domestic Situation**: The new - season domestic cotton planting area is expected to expand, maintaining a pattern of loose supply. The cotton import volume is low, and spinning mills are looking forward to import quotas. The cotton commercial inventory in China is being destocked at a fast speed [22][24][40].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The report does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core View The short - term increase in cotton prices is significant, and it is advisable to wait for an adjustment. The market is currently in a state where supply and demand are both increasing, and news stimuli are needed to break the balance [3][4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Contents Market Performance - Last week, both domestic and international cotton prices fluctuated upwards, basically recovering the losses at the end of July. ICE cotton rebounded significantly after the USDA's August supply - demand report lowered the US cotton production and inventory. Zhengzhou cotton also rose after the 90 - day extension of the US - China tariff exemption period [4][5][9]. - The 1 - 5 spread of cotton futures first consolidated and then tended to strengthen. The futures price rebounded rapidly, and the basis weakened significantly [11][12][15]. Supply and Demand Analysis - In the August supply - demand report, the USDA predicted a global cotton supply - demand imbalance. The US cotton production was significantly lowered, while China's cotton production was raised as expected. The consumption in China and India showed an increase - decrease pattern, and the global cotton supply - demand was on the verge of balance [19]. - As of August 7, 2025, the national new cotton picking, processing, and sales rates were at high levels. The sales rate was 97.7%, an increase of 6.7 percentage points year - on - year and 8.4 percentage points compared to the average of the past four years [21][22]. - In June 2025, China's cotton import volume was 27,820 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 22.42% and a year - on - year decrease of 82.09%. The "rush to export" behavior in the textile and garment industry from April to June overdrew some orders, reducing the cotton import demand [23][24]. - In June 2025, China's cotton yarn import volume was about 109,000 tons. Although it ended the three - month consecutive month - on - month decline, the annual import demand was still in a contraction channel, with the cumulative import volume from January to June decreasing by 13.61% year - on - year [26][27]. Industry Operation - In July 2025, the cloth production was 2.7 billion meters, a year - on - year increase of 6.8% and a month - on - month decrease of 3.5%. It is expected that the production from July to August will remain weak, and the month - on - month decline may expand to 3% - 5% [32]. - In June 2025, textile exports were 12.048 billion US dollars, a year - on - year decrease of 1.6%. Clothing exports were 15.267 billion US dollars, a year - on - year increase of 1.1%. The retail sales of domestic clothing in June increased by 2.8% year - on - year [34][35][39]. Inventory and Operation of Enterprises - In July 2025, China's cotton commercial inventory was at a four - year low, while the industrial inventory was increasing. The commercial inventory was 2.1898 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 588,400 tons, and the industrial inventory was 898,400 tons, a year - on - year increase of 91,400 tons [41][42]. - Spinning mills mainly digested cotton inventory, and the cotton yarn inventory decreased for two consecutive weeks. The opening rate of Chinese cotton spinning mills began to pick up, while the opening rates of Vietnamese and Indian spinning mills were at low levels [44][46][47]. - The spinning profit of domestic spinning mills was stable. The cotton yarn inventory of grey fabric mills continued to replenish, and the inventory of imported yarn at ports rebounded [56][57][59]. Fund Position By August 5, the fund's cotton position was a net short position of 55,882 lots, indicating that the fund continued to increase short positions before the USDA report [64].

Report Industry Investment Rating - There is no information about the report industry investment rating in the provided content. Core Viewpoints - The 2025/26 global cotton production is revised down by 391,000 tons month-on-month, with a significant reduction in US cotton production exceeding market expectations, leading to a sharp rise in US cotton prices [1]. - The 2025/26 global cotton consumption is revised down by 30,000 tons, and the impact of China-US relations on the demand for US cotton in the new season is significant [1]. - The 2025/26 global cotton imports and exports are both weak, with imports decreasing by 239,000 tons and exports by 240,000 tons [2]. - The 2025/26 global ending inventory is revised down by 742,000 tons, with a large - scale reduction, and continued attention should be paid to the weather in the Northern Hemisphere's major producing countries and the progress of China - US trade relations [2]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Production - US cotton: The planted area is revised down from 10.12 million acres in July to 9.28 million acres, the harvested area from 8.66 million acres to 7.36 million acres, and the yield per acre is raised from 809 pounds to 862 pounds. The final production is revised down by 302,000 tons to 2.877 million tons [1]. - Chinese cotton: The production is revised up by 108,000 tons to 6.858 million tons [1]. - Global cotton: The production is revised down by 391,000 tons month - on - month [1]. Consumption - Chinese consumption: It is revised up by 218,000 tons [1]. - Indian consumption: It is revised down by 109,000 tons [1]. - Bangladeshi consumption: It is revised down by 65,000 tons [1]. - Turkish consumption: It is revised down by 43,000 tons [1]. - Global consumption: It is revised down by 30,000 tons [1]. Import - Bangladeshi imports: They are revised down by 65,000 tons [2]. - Chinese imports: They are revised down by 109,000 tons to 1.154 million tons [2]. - Turkish imports: They are revised down by 43,000 tons [2]. - Indian imports: They are revised down by 22,000 tons [2]. - Global imports: They are revised down by 239,000 tons [2]. Export - US exports: They are revised down by 109,000 tons [2]. - Malian exports: They are revised down by 22,000 tons [2]. - Global exports: They are revised down by 240,000 tons [2]. Ending Inventory - Chinese ending inventory: It is revised down by 446,000 tons [2]. - Indian ending inventory: It is revised up by 108,000 tons [2]. - Brazilian ending inventory: It is revised down by 110,000 tons [2]. - US ending inventory: It is revised down by 218,000 tons [2]. - Global ending inventory: It is revised down by 742,000 tons [2].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints - The USDA's August 2025/26 cotton monthly report shows significant adjustments in global cotton supply and demand data, with a sharp decline in US cotton production exceeding market expectations, leading to a substantial increase in US cotton prices. Continued attention should be paid to the weather conditions in major northern hemisphere producing countries and the progress of China-US trade relations [1][2]. Summary by Content Production - In the 2025/26 season, global cotton production decreased by 391,000 tons month-on-month. US cotton production decreased significantly, with the planting area reduced from 10.12 million acres in July to 9.28 million acres, the harvested area reduced from 8.66 million acres to 7.36 million acres, and the yield per acre increased from 809 pounds to 862 pounds, resulting in a monthly decrease of 302,000 tons to 2.877 million tons. China's cotton production increased by 108,000 tons to 6.858 million tons [1]. Consumption - In the 2025/26 season, global cotton consumption decreased by 30,000 tons month-on-month. China's consumption increased by 218,000 tons, while India's consumption decreased by 109,000 tons, Bangladesh's decreased by 65,000 tons, and Turkey's decreased by 43,000 tons [1]. Import and Export - In the 2025/26 season, global cotton imports decreased by 239,000 tons month-on-month, with Bangladesh, China, Turkey, and India all experiencing declines. Global exports decreased by 240,000 tons, with the US and Mali seeing significant drops, indicating weak global import and export demand [2]. Ending Inventory - In the 2025/26 season, the global ending inventory decreased by 742,000 tons month-on-month. China's ending inventory decreased by 446,000 tons, while India's increased by 108,000 tons, Brazil's decreased by 110,000 tons, and the US's decreased by 218,000 tons [2].

Report Title - The report is titled "Cotton and Cotton Yarn Weekly Report 20250808: New Cotton Growth Generally Good, Focus on Peak Season Demand Boost" [1][2][8] Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report Core Viewpoint - Cotton is in a stage of oscillating downward, and the price center is expected to decline later. The short - term macro situation has uncertainties, demand expectations are weak, new cotton planting area may continue to increase, and structural supply has attracted market attention, forming a phased support. In the medium and long term, the global cotton supply - demand situation is expected to remain loose, domestic production may remain high, demand expectations are poor, and the supply - demand pattern is difficult to improve. Therefore, the rebound space of cotton is limited, the overall market is still under pressure, and the operation suggestion is to short after the rebound [7] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Domestic Supply and Demand - **Supply - demand Balance**: From 2021/22, due to the macro - economic downturn and the impact of the epidemic, cotton consumption was frustrated, but production remained at a relatively high level, and domestic cotton shifted from destocking to stockpiling with a downward price center. In 2024/25, production was at a high level, imports decreased, and demand was relatively stable, with sufficient supply. In 2025/26, production is expected to be good, but demand is still under pressure due to macro and policy disturbances, and the supply - demand situation is expected to remain loose. According to the July 2025 cotton information network data, in 2025/26, cotton production is expected to be at a high level, consumption is basically stable, imports have decreased significantly, and the ending inventory has decreased [12][13] - **New Cotton Growth**: Cotton is usually sown in May and harvested in mid - September. In 2024, the cotton planting area decreased slightly, but the yield per unit was good, and the national output reached about 685 million tons, a 13.8% increase from the previous year. In 2025, the intended planting area increased, and under normal climate conditions, the new - season output is expected to be high, and currently, the new cotton growth is generally good, with the whole Xinjiang cotton entering the peak flowering and boll - setting stage [19] - **Inventory Situation**: In the 2023/24 season, cotton supply was sufficient with a high carry - over inventory. Currently, it is in the destocking period, with significant destocking of commercial inventory. The market is concerned about the possible short - term structural supply shortage, but the industrial inventory remains at a high level, and the overall industrial and commercial inventory is still high. As of the end of June, the commercial inventory was 282.98 million tons, a decrease of 62.89 million tons from the previous month, and the industrial inventory was 90.3 million tons, a decrease of 3.81 million tons from the previous month [23][24] - **Import Situation**: The issue of Xinjiang cotton has affected the domestic cotton - using pattern. In 2024, the issuance of sliding - duty quotas was less than expected, and cotton imports showed a downward trend. Recently, the price difference between domestic and foreign cotton has widened, and attention should be paid to cotton imports. In June 2025, China's cotton imports were 30,000 tons, a 25% decrease from the previous month and an 82.1% decrease from the same period last year. In 2025, the cumulative cotton imports were 460,000 tons, a 74.3% decrease year - on - year [34][43] - **Downstream Demand**: Overseas interest - rate cuts and US tariff policies are uncertain, and the Xinjiang cotton issue remains unresolved, so the foreign trade situation is expected to be severe. Although domestic policies are boosting the economy, the demand recovery remains to be seen. Recently, the sales of downstream yarns in some areas have improved, and grey - cloth orders have increased, but overall orders are still insufficient, the operating load is low, and finished - product inventory has increased. In June 2025, the retail sales of clothing, footwear, and knitted textiles were 127.5 billion yuan, a 1.9% increase year - on - year and month - on - month. From January to June 2025, China's textile and clothing exports were 13.078 billion US dollars, a 0.76% increase year - on - year [47][52] Policy - Reserve Rotation - The state adjusts the cotton market supply and demand through policies such as state - reserve cotton rotation to stabilize cotton prices. In 2023, the state - reserve cotton rotation out started on July 31 and ended on November 14, effectively supplementing market supply and ensuring the stable operation of the cotton market. The planned rotation out was 1.2121 million tons, the actual transaction was 0.8639 million tons, the transaction rate was 71.27%, and the average transaction price was 17,430.49 yuan/ton [55][57] Global Supply and Demand - **Overall Situation**: In the 2024/25 season, global cotton production is expected to increase, consumption has recovered significantly, and the stock - to - use ratio has increased slightly. In the 2025/26 season, global production is expected to decrease slightly, demand will recover, and the ending inventory will continue to increase. The new cotton in the Southern Hemisphere is in the growth and harvest period with an optimistic production outlook, while the major producing countries in the Northern Hemisphere are in the sowing and growth period. The weather in the US cotton - producing areas is basically normal, and the sowing in India is behind schedule compared with the same period last year [66] - **Major Countries' Situations** - **United States**: In the 2024/25 season, the US cotton planting area increased, the harvest area increased significantly, but the yield per unit decreased due to drought, and production increased. In the 2025/26 season, the planting area decreased, the harvest area remained high, the yield per unit is expected to decrease, and production is expected to recover. US textile and clothing demand has recovered, but subsequent demand remains to be tracked. Last week, US cotton contract signings declined, and shipments increased [72] - **Brazil**: According to the latest forecast of the Brazilian National Commodity Supply Company (CONAB), the total cotton production in Brazil in the 2024/25 season is expected to increase to 3.938 million tons, a 7.2% increase year - on - year [72] - **India**: As of July 18, 2025, the cotton planting area in India in the 2025/26 season was 10.587 million hectares, 256,000 hectares lower than the same period last year [72] Spread and Basis - The report provides data and trends on cotton spreads (such as 1 - 5 spread, 9 - 1 spread, 5 - 9 spread) and basis (such as cotton 01 basis, 05 basis, 09 basis) [79][84]

Report Title - "20250809 Cotton Weekly Report: As the Golden September and Silver October Approach, Focus on Short - Long Opportunities Before the New Cotton Goes on the Market" [1] Core View - With the approaching of the Golden September and Silver October, attention should be paid to short - long opportunities before the new cotton goes on the market. Compared with the June forecast, the data adjustment this time is bearish, with the increase in production exceeding that in consumption, leading to an expected increase in global ending inventory in the new year. However, there may be further room for adjustment in China's production, and the optimistic global consumption forecast may lead to a further increase in ending inventory [4][5] Cotton Supply and Demand Balance (July) Production - In the 2025/26 season, global production is expected to increase by 311,000 tons month - on - month to 2.578 million tons. China's production is expected to increase by 218,000 tons to 674,900 tons, the US by 131,000 tons to 304,800 tons, and Pakistan's production is expected to decrease by 44,000 tons to 108,900 tons [4] Consumption - Global consumption in the 2025/26 season is expected to increase by 78,000 tons month - on - month to 2.5718 million tons. Pakistan's consumption is expected to increase by 65,000 tons to 237,300 tons [5] Trade - Global imports and exports in the 2025/26 season are expected to decline slightly by 20,000 - 30,000 tons month - on - month. China's imports are expected to decrease by 152,000 tons to 126,300 tons, and Pakistan's imports are expected to increase by 131,000 tons to 128,400 tons [5] Ending Inventory - Global ending inventory in the 2025/26 season is expected to increase by 113,000 tons month - on - month to 1.6833 million tons. China's ending inventory is expected to increase by 11,000 tons to 807,000 tons, and the US's by 65,000 tons to 100,100 tons [5] Cotton and Yarn Spot and Futures Cotton Spot and Futures - Cotton prices increased during the week, and the basis was relatively strong [6] Yarn Spot and Futures - Yarn prices were weak during the week, and the terminal's price - holding ability was poor [11] Supply Raw Material and Finished Product Inventory - This week, the national industrial and commercial cotton inventory decreased by 150,400 tons to 2.8637 million tons, lower than the same period by 97,100 tons. The available days of pure - cotton yarn inventory increased by 0.06 days to 31.93 days, and the terminal grey fabric inventory increased by 0.42 days to 30.99 days. The finished product replenishment speed slowed down further [14] Imported Cotton and Yarn - In June, China imported about 30,000 tons of cotton, a month - on - month decrease of about 10,000 tons and a year - on - year decrease of about 82.1%. From January to June, the cumulative import was about 460,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of about 74.3%. In June, the import volume of cotton yarn was 110,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of about 0.1% and a month - on - month increase of about 10,000 tons [16] Cotton Warehouse Receipts - As of August 8, the registered cotton warehouse receipts in Zhengzhou decreased by 432 to 8,252, with 330 valid forecasts. The total of warehouse receipts and forecasts was 8,582, equivalent to 343,280 tons of cotton. As cotton prices stabilized after falling, the willingness of some cotton - using enterprises to take over warehouse receipts at low prices increased [18] Demand Factory Operation Rate and Profit - This week, the spinning mill operation rate decreased by 0.9% to 65.7%, and the weaving mill operation rate decreased by 0.1% to 37%. The spinning mill orders decreased by 0.49 days to 6.84 days. The on - the - spot profit of the mainstream yarn in the inland increased to - 1,595.8 yuan/ton, and the expected profit of enterprises in Xinjiang recovered to 400 yuan/ton [20] Market Transactions - This week, the total turnover in the Light Textile City decreased by 282,000 meters to 4.622 million meters, and the cotton cloth turnover decreased by 60,000 meters to 170,000 meters. In Keqiao, the accessory price decreased by 2.29 to 114.15, and the fabric price increased by 1.46 to 112.12 [23] Social Consumption - In June, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 422.87 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.8%. From January to June, the cumulative total was 2.45458 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.0%. The retail sales of clothing, footwear, hats, and knitted textiles of enterprises above the designated size in June reached 127.5 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.9% [24] Export Situation - From January to July 2025, the cumulative export of textile and clothing was 170.74 billion US dollars, a year - on - year increase of 0.6%. In July, the export was 26.77 billion US dollars, a year - on - year decrease of 0.1% and a month - on - month decrease of 2%. In June, China's clothing and textile exports to the US increased, while those to the EU and ASEAN showed different trends [27][33] Industry PMI - In June, the cotton textile industry PMI decreased by 1.95% to 47.71%, remaining below the boom - bust line for three consecutive months. New order PMI increased by 3.15% to 44.68%, and the operation rate PMI increased by 1.04% to 52.13%. The yarn inventory PMI increased by 12.74% to 63.83%, and the cotton inventory increased by 3.29% to 48.94% [35] CFTC Position Data - The net short positions of non - commercial and fund investors increased slightly [36]

Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View This week, the main cotton contract switched to the 01 contract, which temporarily stopped falling and consolidated sideways. The ICAC 8 - month report and USDA 7 - month report provide different 2025/26 annual production and consumption data. Customs data shows that textile and clothing exports in July decreased year - on - year, and cotton imports in June decreased significantly year - on - year while cotton yarn imports increased slightly. The Sino - US trade negotiation has been postponed, and the textile export data in July is not ideal. Currently in the consumption off - season, the "Golden September and Silver October" market is unclear. The 01 contract is expected to be weak in the future [4]. 3. Summary by Directory 1) Previous Day Review This week, the main cotton contract switched to the 01 contract, which stopped falling and consolidated sideways. There are different data on cotton production, consumption, and inventory from various institutions. The Sino - US trade negotiation is postponed, and textile export data is not good [4]. 2) Daily Tips - **Likely Positive Factors**: Reduction of previous Sino - US mutual tariffs and lower commercial inventory year - on - year [5]. - **Likely Negative Factors**: Postponement of trade negotiations, high current export tariffs to the US, consumption off - season, overall decline in foreign trade orders, increased inventory, and the upcoming large - scale listing of new cotton [5]. 3) Today's Focus No specific content is provided in the report. 4) Fundamental Data - **USDA Global Cotton Supply and Demand Forecast (July)**: In 2024/25, the total global cotton production is 2578.3 million tons, with different production changes in various countries. Consumption is also different among countries, with a total of [not clearly stated]. Import and export volumes vary by country, and the global期末库存 is 1683.5 million tons [9][10]. - **ICAC Global Cotton Supply and Demand Balance Sheet**: In the 2025/26 year, global production is 2590 million tons, consumption is 2560 million tons,期末库存 is 1710 million tons, and the global trade volume is 970 million tons. The price forecast for the Cotlook A index is 57 - 94 cents/pound [11]. - **Ministry of Agriculture Data**: In 2025/26, China's cotton production is 625 million tons, imports are 140 million tons, consumption is 740 million tons, and期末库存 is 823 million tons. The domestic cotton 3128B average price is expected to be between 15,000 - 17,000 yuan/ton, and the Cotlook A index is expected to be between 75 - 100 cents/pound [13]. 5) Position Data No specific content is provided in the report.

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information regarding the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The overall situation of the cotton market is complex with mixed signals. The fundamental factors are neutral, the basis is bullish, the inventory situation is bearish, the market trend on the disk is bearish, the main - position holding is bullish but with an unclear trend, and the future expectation is weak. The 01 contract is expected to move sideways in the short - term, and the long - term outlook is not optimistic due to factors such as the delay of Sino - US trade negotiations, poor textile export data, and the current consumption off - season [4]. - There are both bullish and bearish factors in the market. Bullish factors include the reduction of previous Sino - US reciprocal tariffs and a year - on - year decrease in commercial inventory. Bearish factors are the postponement of trade negotiations, high tariffs on exports to the US, the consumption off - season, a decline in overall foreign trade orders, an increase in inventory, and the upcoming large - scale listing of new cotton [5]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Previous Day's Review No information about the previous day's review is provided in the report. 3.2. Daily Tips - **Fundamentals**: Different institutions have different forecasts for the 2025/26 cotton year. The ICAC August report predicts a global output of 2590 tons, consumption of 2560 tons; the USDA July report forecasts an output of 2578.3 tons, consumption of 2571.8 tons, and an ending inventory of 1683.5 tons; the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture's July 2025/26 forecast shows an output of 625 tons, imports of 140 tons, consumption of 740 tons, and an ending inventory of 823 tons. In July, textile and clothing exports were 26.77 billion US dollars, a year - on - year decrease of 0.1%. In June, China imported 30,000 tons of cotton, a year - on - year decrease of 82.1%, and 110,000 tons of cotton yarn, a year - on - year increase of 0.1% [4]. - **Basis**: The national average price of spot 3128b cotton is 15,178 yuan, and the basis for the 01 contract is 1378 yuan, indicating a premium over futures, which is a bullish signal [4]. - **Inventory**: The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture's July 2025/26 forecast for ending inventory is 823 tons, which is a bearish factor [4]. - **Market Trend on the Disk**: The 20 - day moving average is flat, and the K - line is below the 20 - day moving average, showing a bearish trend [4]. - **Main - Position Holding**: The position is bullish, but the net long position is decreasing, and the main trend is unclear [4]. - **Expectation**: The Sino - US trade negotiations are further postponed, lower than market expectations. The textile export data in July during the rush - export window is not ideal. Currently in the consumption off - season, the "Golden September and Silver October" market is unclear. The 01 contract is expected to move sideways in the short - term, and the future expectation is weak [4]. 3.3. Today's Focus No information about today's focus is provided in the report. 3.4. Fundamental Data - **USDA Global Cotton Supply and Demand Forecast (July)**: In 2024/25, the total global output is 2578.3 tons, with consumption of 2571.8 tons, imports of 972.8 tons, exports of 973 tons, and an ending inventory of 1683.5 tons. Different countries have different trends in output, consumption, import, and export [8][9][10]. - **ICAC Global Cotton Supply and Demand Balance Sheet (2025/26)**: The global output is 2.590 million tons, an increase of 400,000 tons (1.6%) year - on - year; consumption is 2.560 million tons, basically flat; the ending inventory is 1.710 million tons, an increase of 260,000 tons (1.6%); the global trade volume is 970,000 tons, an increase of 360,000 tons (3.9%); the price forecast (Cotlook A Index) is 57 - 94 cents per pound (median 73 cents) [11]. - **Chinese Ministry of Agriculture's Forecast (July 2025/26)**: The output is 625 tons, imports are 140 tons, consumption is 740 tons, and the ending inventory is 823 tons [4]. 3.5. Position Data The main - position holding is bullish, but the net long position is decreasing, and the main trend is unclear [4].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core View of the Report - The current decline in cotton prices is conducive to the outflow of high-premium warehouse receipts, but the expectation of tight supply and demand of cotton at the end of the domestic year remains unchanged, which may still strongly support cotton prices. In the short term, cotton prices may gradually enter a volatile pattern. Attention should be paid to the implementation of the domestic import quota policy, the de-stocking speed of cotton in the off-season, and the adjustment of the Sino-US trade agreement [4] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Cotton Price Forecast and Risk Management Strategies - The predicted monthly price range of cotton is 13,600 - 14,400, with a current 20 - day rolling volatility of 0.0638 and a 3 - year historical percentile of 0.0713 [3] - For inventory management with high inventory and concerns about price drops, it is recommended to short Zhengzhou cotton futures (CF2509) at 14,200 - 14,400 with a 50% hedging ratio, and sell call options (CF509C14400) at 180 - 220 with a 75% hedging ratio [3] - For procurement management with low regular inventory and hopes to purchase based on orders, it is recommended to buy Zhengzhou cotton futures (CF2509) at 13,600 - 13,700 with a 50% hedging ratio, and sell put options (CF509P13600) at 100 - 150 with a 75% hedging ratio [3] Core Contradictions - The decline in cotton prices is beneficial for the outflow of high - premium warehouse receipts, but the tight supply - demand situation at the end of the domestic year may support prices, and the short - term trend may be volatile. Key factors to watch include import quota policies, off - season de - stocking speed, and Sino - US trade agreement adjustments [4] 利多解读 - High tariffs have led to a significant decline in cotton imports this year, and reserve cotton has not been sold. As of July 15, the total industrial and commercial cotton inventory in the country was 3.4245 million tons, with an expected tight - balance state at the end of the year. Also, the late pricing by textile mills supports cotton prices [5] 利空解读 - Mainland textile mills have reduced their overall load due to squeezed spinning profits, while Xinjiang mills'开机 is stable. Downstream finished - product inventory has slightly decreased but still faces pressure. Xinjiang's new cotton is in the peak flowering and boll - setting stage, with good growth and an optimistic production outlook for the new year [8] Cotton and Cotton Yarn Futures Prices - Cotton 01 closed at 13,820, up 15 (0.11%); Cotton 05 closed at 13,775, up 15 (0.11%); Cotton 09 closed at 13,655, down 20 (-0.15%); Cotton yarn 01 closed at 19,735, up 30 (0.15%); Cotton yarn 09 closed at 19,845, up 20 (0.1%) [7][9] Cotton and Cotton Yarn Price Spreads - Cotton basis was 1,514, up 36; Cotton 01 - 05 spread was 45, unchanged; Cotton 05 - 09 spread was 120, up 35; Cotton 09 - 01 spread was - 165, down 35; Cotton - yarn spread was 6,085, down 65; Domestic - foreign cotton spread was 1,766, up 57; Domestic - foreign yarn spread was - 536, unchanged [10] Domestic and Foreign Cotton Price Indexes - CCI 3128B was 15,169, up 16 (0.11%); CCI 2227B was 13,302, up 15 (0.11%); CCI 2129B was 15,457, up 22 (0.14%); FCI Index S was 13,577, down 165 (-1.2%); FCI Index M was 13,387, down 164 (-1.21%); FCI Index L was 13,086, down 189 (-1.42%) [11]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the document. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The driving logic of cotton has changed, and there is not much contradiction between supply and demand in the new cotton year. In the international market, the price of American cotton is expected to fluctuate at a low level, and in the domestic market, the 09 contract of Zhengzhou cotton is expected to fluctuate slightly weakly, while the 01 contract is expected to fluctuate in the short - term and strongly in the long - term [11][12]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Supply Side - In the 2025/26 season, the global cotton production is still in a high - yield pattern. The USDA July report estimated that the global cotton production in 2025/26 would be 25.783 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 322,000 tons or 1.2%, but there is an expectation of an increase later. The estimated production of Chinese cotton is 6.75 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 218,000 tons or 3.1%, but the market believes there is an upward adjustment space of about 500,000 tons. Recently, the United States has been affected by drought, but the actual impact is limited, and the good - to - excellent rate of American cotton is still 55% [6]. - In 2025, the actual sown area of domestic cotton increased month - on - month, and the total output is expected to increase by 2.8% year - on - year. The actual sown area of the whole country is 4.5803 million hectares, with a year - on - year increase of 6.3%, and the estimated output is 6.864 million tons [49]. - The sales rate of lint cotton is much higher than the same period last year. As of July 24, 2025, the sales volume of cotton was 6.44 million tons, and the sales rate was 96.5% [57]. Demand Side - The USDA July report estimated that the global cotton consumption in 2025/26 would be 25.718 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 309,000 tons or 1.2%. The estimated consumption of Chinese cotton is 7.947 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 109,000 tons or 1.2%, and China is the only major cotton - consuming country with a year - on - year decrease [7]. - In June, the retail sales of clothing, shoes, hats, needles, and textiles in China were 127.5 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.9%, and the cumulative retail sales from January to June were 742.6 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.1%. The retail sales of clothing products were 89.82 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.7%, and the cumulative retail sales from January to June were 534.13 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 2.5%. The year - on - year increase in retail sales of textile and clothing products is lower than that of social retail sales [7]. - As of the week ending August 1, the comprehensive load of yarn was 49.32%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.34 percentage points; the load of pure - cotton yarn mills was 47.48%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.54 percentage points. The comprehensive load of staple - fiber cloth was 47.78%, a week - on - week decrease of 0.2 percentage points; the load of pure - cotton grey cloth was 44.36%, a week - on - week increase of 0.04 percentage points [7]. Import and Export - In June, China's cotton imports were 30,000 tons, hitting a new low in recent years, a month - on - month decrease of 10,000 tons and a year - on - year decrease of 130,000 tons. The import volume of cotton yarn was 110,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 10,000 tons and a year - on - year decrease of 20,000 tons [8]. - In June 2025, the export value of China's textile yarns, fabrics, and related products was 12.048 billion US dollars, a year - on - year decrease of 1.64%. From January to June, the cumulative export value was 70.519 billion US dollars, a year - on - year increase of 1.8%. The export value of clothing and clothing accessories in June was 15.267 billion US dollars, a year - on - year increase of 0.79%, and the cumulative export from January to June was 73.459 billion US dollars, a year - on - year decrease of 0.2% [8]. Inventory - As of mid - July, China's commercial cotton inventory was 2.5424 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 287,400 tons; the industrial inventory was 882,100 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 20,900 tons; the total was 3.4245 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 308,300 tons [9]. - As of the week ending August 1, the comprehensive inventory of yarn was 29.62 days, a week - on - week decrease of 0.12 days; the comprehensive inventory of staple - fiber cloth was 33.48 days, a week - on - week decrease of 0.14 days. The cotton inventory of textile enterprises was 31.36 days, a week - on - week increase of 0.5 days; the cotton - yarn inventory of textile enterprises was 30.14 days, a week - on - week decrease of 0.02 days. The cotton - yarn inventory of weaving factories was 5.48 days, a week - on - week increase of 0.12 days; the inventory of pure - cotton grey cloth was 37.1 days, a week - on - week decrease of 0.2 days [9]. International Market - After the end of the macro super - week, subsequent economic data still need continuous attention, and the fundamental driving force is limited. The price of American cotton is under pressure, and the probability of an interest - rate cut in September is about 80%. Overall, the price of American cotton is expected to fluctuate at a low level, and if there are unexpected disturbances, the center of gravity may rise slightly [11]. Domestic Market - The driving logic has changed rapidly, and there is not much contradiction between supply and demand in the new domestic cotton year. The 09 contract of Zhengzhou cotton is expected to fluctuate slightly weakly, and the 01 contract is expected to fluctuate in the short - term and strongly in the long - term [12].