Dull trading continues at cotton market

Karachi Cotton Exchange on Tuesday witnessed dull trading as buyers still remained away from the market after yarn and fabric sales were not picking up in the international markets.

The spot rates remained unchanged at Rs6,700/maund (37.324kg) and Rs7,180/40kg. Ex-Karachi rates also stood firm at Rs6,835/maund and Rs7,325/40kg after an addition of Rs135 and Rs145 as upcountry expenses, respectively.

At KCE only two transactions were recorded to have changed hands: 1,100 bales in between Rs6,400 to Rs7,000/maund. Samundri’s 500 bales were sold at Rs6,400/maund and 600 bales of Rahimyar Khan exchanged hands at Rs7,000/maund.

Naseem Usman, chairman of the Karachi Cotton Brokers Association, predicted better cotton outlook ahead, as the Sindh government banned paddy in Sanghar, a cotton growing district, this year.

On global front, cotton futures on MCX closed lower on third successive trading session on reports of healthy supplies through imports due to strong rupees.
The domestic cotton arrivals in the first 25 days in April are higher by 59% on year at 2.32 lakh tonnes (lt) compared to 1.46 lt last year, as per Agmarknet.

Poor to average response to state auction in China may support world cotton prices but rapid sowing progress in the US will further pressurize world cotton prices.

Recent Posts

Avavav, OnceMore launch recycled viscose garments

Avavav has continued its exploration of innovative materials by presenting new garments made with recycled viscose pulp from OnceMore during…

2 days ago

Vegea expands production of GrapeSkin bio-material

Vegea has increased the production capacity of its biobased material, GrapeSkin, as interest grows in alternatives to fossil-based and animal-derived…

2 days ago

Puma, Shincell to develop next-gen NITRO running foam

Puma has announced a partnership with Chinese materials company Shincell to develop the next generation of its NITRO running foam.

2 days ago

Thermore unveils recycled Ecodown Fibers T2T insulation

Thermore, a company in thermal insulation, has introduced Ecodown Fibers T2T. The new free-fibre insulation is produced entirely from recycled…

3 days ago

Eurojersey , Lycra redefine sportswear with utility-focused apparel

Eurojersey, Lycra have collaborated to launch Empowered Play, a new approach to functional apparel where technical performance and comfort come…

3 days ago

Graphene-X introduces first women’s collection with advance fabric technology

Graphene-X has introduced its first women’s clothing collection, expanding its use of graphene-integrated fabrics beyond the men’s and unisex products.

3 days ago