Local cotton markets in Pakistan witnessed drop in cotton price to one month low

Local cotton markets in Pakistan witnessed drop in price of cotton to one month low at Rs4,800/maund (37.324 kilograms) as textile mill owners avoided bulk buying on Thursday.

The Karachi Cotton Association kept its official rate unchanged for the third consecutive working day at Rs4,500/maund. It reported maximum price at Rs4,780/maund from Rs4,825/maund a day ago.

Traders bought 9,400 bales at Rs4,550 to 4,780/maund as compared to 10,200 bales bought at Rs4,500 to Rs4,825/maund a day ago, the Association added.

According to a broker at Karachi Cotton Exchange, markets should have showed increase in demand in August. However, slowdown in sales of cotton yarn has not allowed yarn manufacturers to take hefty positions.

On global front, price of cotton at the world leading market, New York, surged considerably. The October futures contract increased by three cents to 65.71 cents per pound, while December futures contract improved 2.87 cents to 64.69 cents per pound,.

Recent Posts

Samantha Prabhu launches activewear brand, Mile Collective

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has launched Mile Collective, an activewear and lifestyle brand, in partnership with co-founders Harshita Motaparthi and Pravishta…

1 day ago

Covation Biomaterials shifts focus to next-gen materials

Covation Biomaterials has announced plans to sell its stake in the Primient Covation business, which produces 100 percent bio-based 1,3…

1 day ago

Archroma and HeiQ to expand sustainable textile solutions

Archroma and HeiQ have signed a co-marketing agreement to jointly offer sustainable anti-odor and antimicrobial textile technologies to markets worldwide.

1 day ago

PolyU develops soft magnetorheological textiles for smart wearables

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed new soft magnetorheological textiles that could have wide applications in future smart…

2 days ago

Levi Strauss launches clothing repair program

Levi Strauss has introduced a new clothing repair initiative designed to encourage high school students to take an active role…

2 days ago

Anaphe launches a luxury denim-inspired silk collection

Silk clothing and accessories brand Anaphe is unveiling ReWritten, a collection that reimagines denim using silk, femininity and effortless modern…

3 days ago