Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the importance of the national small and micro enterprise capital flow credit information sharing platform in enhancing the efficiency of financial services for businesses, particularly in the context of traditional industries facing modernization challenges [4][5][6] - The platform has been operational since October 25, 2024, and has significantly improved the speed and accuracy of credit assessments, allowing for rapid approval of loans based on data analysis rather than traditional collateral methods [4][5] - As of October 2025, the bank has utilized the platform to generate 548 credit reports and successfully increased credit for 7 enterprises by a total of 133 million yuan, showcasing the platform's effectiveness in transforming credit assessment processes [5] Group 2 - The article outlines five major trends affecting the future of rural commercial banks, including a potential decline in overall scale and profitability, with a noted 6.4% growth in loans for rural commercial banks compared to 8.3% for the banking sector overall [7][8] - There is a forecasted increase in non-performing assets due to economic downturns and the challenges faced by rural commercial banks in attracting quality clients, which could lead to significant operational difficulties [9] - A call for transformation and upgrading within the banking sector is highlighted, suggesting that many county-level banks may need to consolidate to survive, as they lack the resources to compete effectively in a rapidly evolving financial landscape [10][11] Group 3 - The article advocates for a strategic return to supporting agriculture and rural development, emphasizing that the next growth opportunities in the economy will stem from advancements in the agricultural sector [12][13] - It suggests that rural commercial banks should leverage their existing relationships and expertise in rural finance to maintain a competitive edge against larger banks in urban markets [12][13] - The need for banks to adapt to technological advancements and modernize their operations is stressed, as failure to do so could jeopardize their survival in an increasingly digital financial environment [10][11]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report - The cotton is likely to continue its oscillatory trend in the short term. The core logics are that the current Sino-US trade relations have eased, presenting a positive macro environment; there is a strong expectation of a bountiful cotton supply this year, and the subsequent hedging pressure will be significant as the cost gradually stabilizes; the downstream market shows a lukewarm performance, with enterprises' finished product inventories in a healthy state and a rigid demand for cotton [3]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Market Dynamics - On the 20th local time, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released an employment report. The US added 119,000 non-farm jobs in September, significantly higher than the market expectation of 50,000. The unemployment rate rose from 4.3% in August to 4.4%, the highest since October 2021. The non-farm employment data shows that the possibility of the Fed cutting interest rates in December is low, but currently, most Fed officials support a December rate cut. According to the CME "FedWatch" tool, the probability of a "25-basis-point rate cut" in December has risen to over 70% [2]. 2. Fundamental Analysis Commercial Inventory - As of November 15, the total national commercial cotton inventory was 3.6397 million tons, an increase of 709,100 tons from half a month ago. The total inventory in Xinjiang was 2.9346 million tons, an increase of 593,800 tons; the total inventory in the inland was 377,100 tons, an increase of 278,800 tons; the bonded warehouse cotton inventory was 328,000 tons, an increase of 17,000 tons. The current commercial cotton inventory is at the highest level in the same period in history, and it is expected to remain at this high level in the next few months [2]. Industrial Inventory - As of November 15, the in - stock industrial cotton inventory of textile enterprises was 931,400 tons, an increase of 59,400 tons, and an increase of 43,200 tons from the end of last month. The disposable cotton inventory of textile enterprises was 1.0875 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 99,840 tons, and an increase of 20,800 tons from the end of last month. The yarn inventory of textile enterprises was 26.35 days, a year - on - year increase of 1.7 days and an increase of 0.23 days from the end of last month. The grey cloth inventory was 31.12 days, a year - on - year increase of 1.71 days and a decrease of 0.85 days from the end of last month. Currently, the finished product inventory of textile enterprises is in a healthy state, and the stable operating rate creates a rigid demand for cotton consumption [2]. 3. One - Week Data Overview - As of November 21, the main contract of Zhengzhou cotton closed at 13,460 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton from last week, with a gain of 0.07%. The cotton spot price index was 14,796 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton from last week, with a decline of 0.07%. The main contract price of ICE cotton futures was 61.85 cents/pound, down 0.65 cents/pound from last week, with a decline of 1.04%. The NYMEX crude oil price was 57.98 dollars/barrel, down 1.97 dollars/barrel from last week, with a decline of 3.29%. The Shanghai gold main contract was 926.94 yuan/gram, down 26.26 yuan/gram from last week, with a decline of 2.75% [4][6]. 4. Domestic Market Basic Situation Raw Material Price Index - On November 21, the price center of raw materials showed mixed trends compared with last week. The short - fiber main contract closed at 6,162 yuan/ton, down 76 yuan/ton from last week, with a decline of 1.22%. The cotton main contract closed at 13,460 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton from last week, with a gain of 0.07%. The cotton spot 3128B market price was 14,796 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton from last week, with a decline of 0.07% [10]. Domestic Cotton Yarn Price - On November 21, the price center of domestic yarns moved slightly higher compared with last week. The price of OEC10S airflow - spun yarn remained unchanged at 14,670 yuan/ton. The price of C32S carded yarn was 20,440 yuan/ton, up 120 yuan/ton from last week, with a gain of 0.59% [12]. Imported Yarn Price - On November 21, the price center of foreign yarns denominated in US dollars moved slightly lower compared with last week, and the price center of foreign yarns denominated in RMB declined. For example, the FCYIndexJC32S arrival price in US dollars was 2.64 dollars/kg, down 0.01 dollars/kg from last week, with a decline of 0.38%. The FCYIndexJC32S port pick - up price in RMB was 22,840 yuan/ton, down 60 yuan/ton from last week, with a decline of 0.26% [15][19]. Cotton Price Spread - On November 21, the spread between domestic cotton spot price index CCI3128B and FCindex sliding - duty port pick - up price was 953 yuan/ton, up 67 yuan/ton from last week, and the spread widened. The spread between Zhengzhou cotton main contract and FCindex sliding - duty port pick - up price was - 383 yuan/ton, up 87 yuan/ton from last week, and the spread narrowed. The spread between Zhengzhou cotton main contract and ICE main contract under tariff was 514 yuan/ton, up 111 yuan/ton from last week, and the spread widened. The spread between Zhengzhou cotton main contract and ICE main contract's converted disk price was 3,451 yuan/ton, up 106 yuan/ton from last week, and the spread widened [23][25]. Warehouse Receipts and Effective Forecasts - As of November 21, the total number of Zhengzhou cotton warehouse receipts and effective forecasts was 3,456, a decrease of 1,579 from last week. Among them, the total number of warehouse receipts was 2,244, a decrease of 2,157 from last week, and the total number of effective forecasts was 1,221, an increase of 578 from last week [28]. Zhengzhou Cotton Futures - Spot Price Spread - As of November 21, the spread between Zhengzhou cotton main contract and CCI3128B spot price index was - 1,336 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan/ton from last week, and the spread narrowed [30]. Cotton Inventory - As of November 15, the total national commercial cotton inventory was 3.6397 million tons, an increase of 709,100 tons from half a month ago. As of October 31, the monthly cotton import volume was 90,000 tons, a decrease of 10,000 tons from last month, with a decline of 10%, and a year - on - year decrease of 20,000 tons, with a decline of 18.18% [33][35]. Cotton Inspection Volume - As of November 20, the Xinjiang cotton inspection volume was 3.3915 million tons, the inland cotton inspection volume was 14,900 tons, and the national cotton inspection volume was 3.4064 million tons [38]. Cotton Textile Industry PMI - As of the end of October, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) of China's cotton textile industry was 52.66%, up 8.37 percentage points from last month, and it returned above the boom - bust line for the first time in seven months since March this year [40]. 5. Zhengzhou Cotton Market Analysis Macroeconomic Situation - The US federal government shutdown ended, which is expected to have a negative impact on the US economy in the fourth quarter. The market is currently focused on the Fed's possible interest rate cut in December, and the decision will depend on factors such as inflation and the employment market [41]. Cotton Inventory - As of the end of October 2025, the national commercial cotton inventory was 2.9306 million tons, an increase of 1.9089 million tons from last month, with an increase rate of 186.84%, higher than the same period last year. The cotton industrial inventory of textile enterprises showed a stable - to - increasing trend [41]. Market Price and Supply - Demand - As of November 14, the CRB commodity price index declined slightly, and the ICE cotton futures main contract price fell. The latest global cotton supply - demand report was bearish. In the short term, cotton prices may be under pressure and show a weak trend [41].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The pressure of new cotton listings still suppresses cotton futures prices. The overall market shows a weak trend, with cotton spot trading being light, and the cotton textile industry in a traditional off - season with cautious market sentiment [1]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 Cotton Futures Data - **Prices and Changes**: The closing price of CF2601 was 13,450 yuan/ton, down 0.30%, and the night - session closing price was 13,445 yuan/ton, down 0.04%. The closing price of CY2601 was 19,695 yuan/ton, down 0.48%, and the night - session closing price was 19,710 yuan/ton, up 0.08%. The price of ICE US cotton 3 was 64.14 cents/pound, down 0.68% [1]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volume of CF2601 was 210,406 lots, an increase of 6,629 lots compared to the previous day, and the open interest was 918,018 lots, a decrease of 24,420 lots. The trading volume of CY2601 was 13,433 lots, a decrease of 1,999 lots, and the open interest was 23,504 lots, an increase of 1,045 lots [1]. - **Warehouse Receipts**: The number of Zhengzhou cotton warehouse receipts was 4,401, an increase of 221, and the effective forecast was 643, a decrease of 235. The number of cotton yarn warehouse receipts was 28, a decrease of 2, and the effective forecast was 0, an increase of 30 [1]. 3.2 Spot Market Data - **Cotton Spot Prices**: The price of northern Xinjiang 3128 machine - picked cotton was 14,454 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan or - 0.28% compared to the previous day; the price of southern Xinjiang 3128 machine - picked cotton was 14,393 yuan/ton, down 40 yuan or - 0.28%. The prices in Shandong and Hebei also showed slight declines [1]. - **Yarn Spot Prices**: The price of pure cotton combed yarn 32 - count was 20,490 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day, and the arrival price was 21,100 yuan/ton, down 37 yuan or - 0.18% [1]. 3.3 Macro and Industry News - **Domestic Cotton Spot Situation**: Cotton spot trading was light, and sales basis was mostly stable, with a decrease in low - basis goods. The one - price quotes for northern Xinjiang machine - picked cotton (2025/26, 3129/29B, impurity within 3.5) were above 14,550 yuan/ton, and the point - price basis was mostly above CF01 + 1050. The mainstream lower sales basis for southern Xinjiang machine - picked cotton (2025/26, 3129/29 - 30B, impurity within 3) was between CF01 + 900 and 1050 [1][2]. - **Domestic Cotton Textile Enterprises Situation**: Pure cotton yarn trading was light, with strong market wait - and - see sentiment. Downstream markets focused on shipments, and spinning mills' sales slowed down, with inventory slightly increasing. The all - cotton grey fabric market had a differentiated trading situation, with clothing grey fabric sales being flat and home textile grey fabric sales continuing. Orders were mainly inquiries for export orders, and the increase in domestic spring - summer orders was limited [1][2]. - **US Cotton Situation**: Last Friday, ICE cotton futures fell below the October low because the US Department of Agriculture raised the production and ending inventory estimates of US cotton for the 2025/26 season [1][2]. 3.4 Trend Intensity The trend intensity of cotton is 0, indicating a neutral trend. The range of trend intensity is an integer within the [- 2, 2] interval, where - 2 means the most bearish and 2 means the most bullish [4].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The industry drivers are unclear, and cotton futures prices are expected to have limited upward space and fluctuate narrowly in the short term [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review - US cotton prices declined continuously last week, with a closing price of 63.62 cents per pound on Friday, a drop of 2.93%. As of September 26, non - commercial long positions decreased by 751, non - commercial short net positions increased by 2020, and non - commercial net positions decreased by 2771 [9]. - Zhengzhou cotton futures fluctuated narrowly, ranging from 13,455 to 13,640 yuan per ton, with a closing price of 13,580 yuan per ton on Friday, a weekly decline of 15 yuan or 0.11%. As of November 7, the registered and forecasted warehouse receipts of No. 1 cotton totaled 3,858 lots, equivalent to 192,000 tons [10]. - Spot cotton prices were basically stable, but trading was sluggish. The purchase price of seed cotton showed a trend of first falling and then rising, ranging from 6.4 to 6.6 yuan per kilogram, and the new cotton cost provided some support for cotton prices [12]. 3.2 Domestic Cotton Market 3.2.1 Supply - The China Cotton Association predicts that the total cotton output in the 2025/26 season will reach 7.216 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 8.3%. Xinjiang's output is expected to be about 6.911 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 9.2%, accounting for 95.8% of the national total [17]. - In September 2025, China imported 95,000 tons of cotton. Australia and Brazil were the main sources, with Australia supplying 69,900 tons and Brazil 12,300 tons [24]. 3.2.2 Demand - Demand was lower than the same period last year. Domestic demand had no obvious positive factors, while exports improved slightly. Weaving mills' raw material procurement was mainly on a wait - and - see basis [26][32]. 3.2.3 Profit - The processing profit of ginning mills this week was 517 - 613 yuan per ton, and the immediate profit of spinning mills was - 989.1 to - 819.7 yuan per ton, showing an improvement compared to last week [35]. 3.2.4 Inventory - As of the week of November 7, the national commercial cotton inventory was 2.3261 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 521,700 tons and 278,800 tons higher than the same period last year. At the end of September, the industrial inventory of cotton textile enterprises was 845,500 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 46,800 tons [41]. 3.3 International Market - According to the latest USDA global cotton production and sales forecast in September, the global cotton output in September was 25.62 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 230,000 tons; total consumption increased by 184,000 tons to 25.68 million tons; and the ending inventory decreased by 168,000 tons to 15.92 million tons [43]. - The US government shutdown led to the suspension of most USDA reports [46].

Policy Dynamics - The "14th Five-Year Plan" elevates green development to a strategic height, aiming for a comprehensive green transformation through industrial structure adjustment and energy system reconstruction, with a focus on carbon peak and neutrality goals[7] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment indicates that the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market is rapidly developing, aiming to enhance international influence through expanded methodologies and data regulation[8] - The Ministry of Commerce is assisting SMEs in green transformation by optimizing services and establishing platforms, with an intention to enhance their green competitiveness[9] Industry Highlights - Major food delivery platforms in China have eliminated penalties for late deliveries, shifting to positive incentives, marking a significant change towards sustainable development[11] - The first carbon-neutral smart spinning factory in Jiangsu has been launched, achieving over 30% improvement in production efficiency and over 20% reduction in energy consumption, with near-zero carbon emissions[14] Capital Market Dynamics - As of October 31, 2025, the ESG index performance was mostly below the market average, with the ChiNext ESG index down by 5.1% and the Wind All A Sustainable ESG index down by 1.5%[25] - There are approximately 62 pure ESG public funds with a total net asset of 24.1 billion RMB, and no new funds were launched in October 2025[26] - The total number of ESG bonds in China is 3,668, with a total balance of 55,952 billion RMB, including 20,852 billion RMB in local government bonds[30] Risk Factors - Rapid policy changes and uncertainties, slower-than-expected policy implementation, backlash against ESG initiatives, and high costs of green technologies pose significant risks[37]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - In the short term, the upside potential of cotton prices is limited, and they are expected to fluctuate within a narrow range. Domestic cotton prices continued a slight rebound supported by rising acquisition costs and positive expectations from Sino - US negotiations, but the rebound momentum slowed as positive factors were digested. ICE cotton futures prices rebounded due to Fed rate - cut expectations and Sino - US negotiation prospects, despite the lack of significant improvement in the industrial fundamentals [3]. 3. Summary by Directory 01 Market Review - **US Cotton Weekly Review**: US cotton rebounded due to Fed rate - cut expectations and Sino - US negotiation prospects. As of September 26, non - commercial long positions were 69,367 contracts, a decrease of 751 from the previous week; non - commercial short net positions were 114,787 contracts, an increase of 2,020; non - commercial net positions were - 45,420 contracts, a decrease of 2,771 [9]. - **Zhengzhou Cotton**: Zhengzhou cotton fluctuated narrowly, ranging from 13,520 to 13,675 yuan/ton, with a Friday closing price of 13,595 yuan/ton, a week - on - week increase of 55 yuan or 0.41%. As of October 31, the registered and forecasted cotton warrants totaled 3,858 contracts, equivalent to 162,000 tons [10]. - **Cotton Textile Spot Weekly Data**: Spot prices were basically stable, but trading was sluggish. The seed cotton acquisition price showed a trend of first falling and then rising, with the price in the current week at 6.4 - 6.5 yuan/kg, supporting cotton prices. The overall spot basis narrowed, and many cotton merchants lowered their spot sales basis [12][14]. 02 Domestic Cotton Market - **Supply**: The China Cotton Association predicts that the 2025/26 cotton output will reach 7.216 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 8.3%, with Xinjiang's output expected to be about 6.911 million tons, a 9.2% increase and accounting for 95.8% of the national total. New cotton listing is slower than in previous years. In September 2025, China imported 95,000 tons of cotton, with Australia and Brazil being the main sources [17][25]. - **Demand**: Demand is weaker than in previous years, with no obvious domestic demand improvement and a slight improvement in exports. Weaving mills' raw material procurement is mainly on a wait - and - see basis, with orders - based purchasing [27][33]. - **Profit**: This week, the processing profit of ginning mills was 396 - 445 yuan/ton, and the immediate profit of spinning mills was - 1,022.1 to - 945.3 yuan/ton, a decline from the previous week [36]. - **Inventory**: As of the week of October 31, the national commercial cotton inventory was 2.3261 million tons, a week - on - week increase of 484,500 tons and 77,200 tons higher than the same period last year. At the end of September, the industrial inventory of cotton textile enterprises was 845,500 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 46,800 tons [42]. 03 International Market - **Global Cotton Supply and Demand**: According to the latest USDA September forecast, the global cotton output in September was 25.62 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 230,000 tons; total consumption increased by 184,000 tons to 25.68 million tons; and the ending inventory decreased by 168,000 tons to 15.92 million tons [44]. - **US Cotton Export**: Due to the US government shutdown, most USDA reports have suspended disclosure [47]. - **US Cotton Growth**: No specific content provided.

商 品 研 究 2025 年 11 月 05 日 棉花：受商品市场整体走势偏弱影响 傅博 投资咨询从业资格号：Z0016727 fubo2@gtht.com 【基本面跟踪】 棉花基本面数据 | | 名 称 | 单 位 | 昨日收盘价 | 日涨幅 | 昨日夜盘收盘价 | 夜盘涨幅 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | CF2601 | 元/吨 | 13,535 | -0.48% | 13480 | -0.41% | | | CY2601 | 元/吨 | 19,795 | -0.63% | 19735 | -0.30% | | | ICE美棉12 | 美分/磅 | 65.15 | -0.82% | | - | | | | | 昨日成交 | 较前日变动 | 昨日持仓 | 较前日变动 | | 期 货 | CF2601 | 手 | 248,393 | -5,243 | 919,628 | -3,375 | | | CY2601 | 手 | 10,543 | -1,999 | 24,848 | 1,045 | | | | | 昨日仓单量 | 较前日变动 | 有 ...

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The impact of seed cotton prices on cotton futures has weakened [1]. - The cotton spot trading is sluggish, with relatively smooth transactions at local low - price levels. The acquisition of cotton by ginning factories is gradually approaching the end. The cotton yarn market is generally trading moderately, with a decrease in low - price resources and a differentiated market structure [2]. - The ICE cotton futures rose slightly last Friday, supported by the optimistic expectation of improved international trade situation, and the market will closely monitor the actual export of U.S. cotton [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Data**: - CF2601 closed at 13,595 yuan/ton yesterday with a daily decline of 0.04%, and 13,555 yuan/ton in the night session with a decline of 0.29%. The trading volume was 241,222 lots, a decrease of 61,272 lots from the previous day, and the open interest was 918,452 lots, an increase of 619 lots [1]. - CY2601 closed at 19,875 yuan/ton yesterday with a daily decline of 0.10%, and 19,810 yuan/ton in the night session with a decline of 0.33%. The trading volume was 13,442 lots, a decrease of 1,999 lots from the previous day, and the open interest was 23,426 lots, an increase of 1,045 lots [1]. - ICE U.S. cotton 12 closed at 65.56 cents/pound yesterday with a daily increase of 0.72% [1]. - **Warehouse Receipt Data**: - The number of Zhengzhou cotton warehouse receipts was 2,414, a decrease of 20 from the previous day, and the effective forecast was 1,444, an increase of 216 [1]. - The number of cotton yarn warehouse receipts was 4, unchanged from the previous day, and the effective forecast was 14, a decrease of 10 [1]. - **Spot Price Data**: - The price of Beijiang 3128 machine - picked cotton was 14,719 yuan/ton, a decrease of 30 yuan or 0.20% from the previous day. The price of Nanjiang 3128 machine - picked cotton was 14,585 yuan/ton, a decrease of 30 yuan or 0.21% from the previous day [1]. - The price in Shandong was 14,896 yuan/ton, an increase of 12 yuan or 0.08% from the previous day. The price in Hebei was 14,910 yuan/ton, an increase of 17 yuan or 0.11% from the previous day [1]. - The 3128B index was 14,860 yuan/ton, an increase of 17 yuan or 0.11% from the previous day. The international cotton index M was 74.16 cents/pound, a decrease of 1 cent or 1.28% from the previous day [1]. - The price of pure - cotton carded yarn 32 - count was 20,520 yuan/ton, an increase of 45 yuan or 0.22% from the previous day. The arrival price of pure - cotton carded yarn 32 - count was 21,180 yuan/ton, an increase of 23 yuan or 0.11% from the previous day [1]. - **Spread Data**: - The CF1 - 5 spread was - 10 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous day. The spread between Beijiang 3128 machine - picked cotton and CF601 was 1,120 yuan/ton, a decrease of 30 yuan from the previous day [1]. 3.2 Macro and Industry News - **Domestic Cotton Spot**: According to TTEB information, the cotton spot trading is sluggish, with relatively smooth transactions at local low - price levels. The acquisition of cotton by ginning factories is gradually approaching the end. The sales basis of 2025/26 Beijiang machine - picked cotton 4129/29B with impurity within 3.5 is mostly above CF01 + 900, and a small amount is below 900, excluding light - stained cotton, for self - pick - up in Xinjiang. The sales basis of 2025/26 Nanjiang machine - picked cotton 3129/29 - 30B with impurity within 3.5 is mostly between CF01 + 1000 - 1100, excluding light - stained cotton. The price of the same - quality 2024/25 Nanjiang old cotton is around CF01 + 900, for self - pick - up in Xinjiang [2]. - **Domestic Cotton Textile Enterprises**: According to TTEB information, the overall trading in the pure - cotton yarn market is average, with a decrease in low - price resources. A few spinning enterprises intend to raise prices. To avoid inventory backlog, some spinning enterprises in the inland only produce according to orders. Recently, the structure of the cotton yarn market is relatively differentiated: the trading of pure - cotton compact - spun 40 - count yarn is fair; some spinning enterprises have good export orders to Pakistan; some traders report that the vehicle resources in the transportation link out of Xinjiang are currently in short supply [2]. - **U.S. Cotton**: Last Friday, ICE cotton futures rose slightly, continuing to be supported by the optimistic expectation of improved international trade situation, and the market will closely monitor the actual export of U.S. cotton [2]. 3.3 Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of cotton is 0, indicating a neutral trend. The trend intensity ranges from - 2 (most bearish) to 2 (most bullish) [4].

Report Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report. Core View - In the short term, the upward space for cotton prices is limited, and they will fluctuate within a narrow range. New cotton harvest is at its peak, increasing hedging pressure. The textile industry's peak season is lackluster, with limited downstream demand orders. Domestic commercial inventories are at a historical low, cushioning price drops. Although costs have recovered, textile enterprises are still generally operating at a loss. The basis has slightly declined, and spot prices are firm. The rising seed cotton purchase price, increased processing costs, and adjusted production expectations support cotton prices, but the weak recovery of downstream demand restricts price increases [3]. Section Summaries 01 Market Review - **US Cotton Weekly Review**: US cotton fluctuated weakly, trading around 65 cents/pound. As of September 26, non - commercial long positions decreased by 751 to 69,367 contracts, non - commercial short net positions increased by 2,020 to 114,787 contracts, and non - commercial net positions decreased by 2,771 to - 45,420 contracts [9]. - **Zhengzhou Cotton Weekly Review**: Zhengzhou cotton rose under pressure, trading at 13,350 - 13,610 yuan/ton, with a Friday closing price of 13,540 yuan/ton, a weekly increase of 205 yuan or 1.54%. As of October 24, the registered and forecasted cotton warehouse receipts totaled 3,188 contracts, equivalent to 133,896 tons [10]. - **Cotton Textile Spot Weekly Data**: Spot prices were generally stable, but trading was light. The seed cotton purchase price has been rising since the start of the season, and the current price is 6.3 - 6.5 yuan/kg, providing some support for cotton prices. The overall spot basis has narrowed, and many cotton merchants have lowered their spot sales basis [12][14]. 02 Domestic Cotton Market - **Supply**: The China Cotton Association predicts that the 2025/26 cotton production will reach 721.6 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 8.3%. Xinjiang's output is expected to be 6.911 billion tons, a 9.2% increase, accounting for 95.8% of the national total. New cotton listing is slower than in previous years. In September 2025, China imported 95,000 tons of cotton, with Australia and Brazil being the main sources [17][25]. - **Demand**: Demand is weaker than in previous years. Domestic demand has no obvious positive factors, while exports have slightly improved. Weaving mills'开机率 has declined after the holiday, and they are purchasing raw materials on a wait - and - see basis [27][33]. - **Profit**: This week, the processing profit of ginning mills was 409 - 519 yuan/ton, and the immediate profit of spinning mills was - 950.8 - - 835.3 yuan/ton, showing a decline compared to last week [36]. - **Inventory**: As of the week of October 24, the national commercial cotton inventory was 1.4334 million tons, a weekly increase of 278,000 tons but 202,800 tons lower than last year. At the end of September, the industrial inventory of cotton textile enterprises was 845,500 tons, a decrease of 46,800 tons from the previous month [42]. 03 International Market - **Global Cotton Supply and Demand**: According to the USDA's September forecast, global cotton production in September was 25.62 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 230,000 tons. China's production increased by 218,000 tons to 7.076 million tons. Total consumption increased by 184,000 tons to 25.68 million tons, and the ending inventory decreased by 168,000 tons to 15.92 million tons [44]. - **US Cotton Export**: Due to the US government shutdown, most USDA reports have stopped being released [47]. - **US Cotton Growth Status**: The report does not provide detailed information on US cotton growth status.

Core Insights - A significant 86.4% of surveyed cotton textile enterprises have encountered issues with high-viscosity cotton, leading to an average cost loss of 11.2%, which poses a risk of profit loss given that industry profits are generally below 5% [1][2] - High-viscosity cotton, caused by sugar on the fiber surface, accumulates during production, potentially clogging equipment and disrupting operations, thereby increasing costs and operational pressure for companies [1] - The lack of standardized testing for cotton viscosity in the market results in a "blind box" scenario, where companies cannot identify high-viscosity cotton, leading to unaccounted losses [1] Industry Response - Over 80% of cotton textile enterprises strongly support the implementation of viscosity testing in cotton inspection, which would help reduce transaction costs and provide risk control during production [2] - In response to these challenges, the State Administration for Market Regulation has initiated a project to incorporate rapid viscosity grading tests into official inspections by the end of 2024, aiming to fill the domestic gap in this area [2] - The China Fiber Quality Monitoring Center is leading this initiative, collaborating with industry associations and educational institutions to develop rapid viscosity grading testing technology, enhancing the competitiveness of the cotton textile industry [2]