Cotton Price
Track the live cotton price (COTTON), interactive charts, technicals, and the key drivers every commodity trader should know.
- Soft commodityAsset Class
- COTTONTicker Symbol
- USDBase Currency
- Commodity CFDTradable Asset
Technical Rating
How to read this rating
The gauge sums up popular indicators and moving averages into one signal for COTTON, updated as prices move.
- Strong Buy — strong upward momentum.
- Buy — momentum leans up.
- Neutral — no clear direction.
- Sell — momentum leans down.
- Strong Sell — strong downward momentum.
Use it as a guide, not advice — always check the live chart and your own research before trading.
Charts, ratings, and quotes are provided by TradingView for information only. Confirm the exact tradable price in your Centrino Capital platform before placing an order.
About Cotton
Cotton No. 2 is the benchmark futures contract for raw cotton fibre, quoted in US cents per pound on ICE Futures US and used as a reference price across global textile and apparel supply chains.
The United States, India, China, and Brazil are among the largest producers, while China remains the world's largest consumer and importer, meaning that demand-side developments from Chinese mills carry considerable weight in price formation.
Cotton prices are shaped by the intersection of agricultural supply factors, including weather during the growing season, and industrial demand conditions tied to textile manufacturing activity and the broader global economy.
Key Facts
- Symbol
- COTTON
- Asset class
- Soft commodity
- Unit
- Per pound (cents)
- Quote currency
- USD
- Trading hours
- Extended, Mon-Fri
- Tradable as
- Commodity CFD
What Moves Cotton
Weather & Growing Conditions
Excessive rainfall, drought, or storms during the US growing season in the southern states can damage crops and reduce yield forecasts, often providing immediate upward price pressure.
Textile & Apparel Demand
Global demand for cotton fibre is tied to textile manufacturing activity, which in turn reflects consumer spending and economic conditions in major economies, particularly China and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
US Dollar Strength
A stronger US dollar raises the effective cost of US cotton for overseas buyers and can dampen export competitiveness, weighing on prices, while a weaker dollar has the opposite effect.
USDA Reports & Export Sales
Monthly WASDE updates and weekly export sales figures provide market participants with ongoing data on supply balances and the pace of US cotton export commitments.
Competing Fibre Prices
When synthetic fibres such as polyester become relatively cheaper, mills may substitute away from cotton, reducing demand; conversely, high polyester prices can support cotton consumption.
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Cotton — Questions
How much is Cotton live price today?
The live price is shown in the chart above and updates throughout the trading session. Cotton prices can move on weather developments in the US growing belt, export data, and broader demand signals, so always check the live chart and current bid/ask before opening a trade.
Can I trade cotton with leverage?
Yes. With Centrino Capital, eligible clients can trade cotton as a commodity CFD with flexible leverage and transparent margin requirements. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses, and cotton can move sharply on weather or demand news, so ensure you fully understand CFD risk before trading.
How does US dollar strength affect cotton prices?
Cotton is priced and traded globally in US dollars, so when the dollar strengthens, the effective cost of US cotton rises for buyers using other currencies, making US supplies less competitive relative to alternative origins such as India or Brazil. A weaker dollar tends to have the opposite effect, supporting US export demand and prices.
What is the relationship between cotton and synthetic fibres?
Cotton competes directly with synthetic fibres, principally polyester, in textile and apparel manufacturing. When crude oil prices are low, polyester production becomes cheaper and mills may substitute away from cotton. Conversely, when energy prices are elevated and polyester costs rise, cotton becomes relatively more attractive, supporting demand and prices.
Do I receive physical cotton when I trade COTTON?
No. Trading cotton via a CFD means you take a financial position on the price movement of the underlying futures contract without any obligation to take delivery of physical cotton bales. You can go long if you expect prices to rise or short if you expect them to fall.
Disclaimer
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial guidance, or a recommendation to buy or sell Cotton (COTTON) or any other financial instrument. Live prices and charts are supplied by TradingView and may differ from the tradable prices in the Centrino Capital platform. Trading CFDs is leveraged and carries significant risk to your capital — you may lose more than you expect. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please ensure you fully understand the risks and conduct your own research before trading. T&Cs apply.
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