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Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot) Analysis: Cotton Fibre Market Trends, Prices & Forecast

TexPro provides pricing information for Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot), covering subproducts such as 27 mm, It offers historical pricing data for up to the last five years. It also provides an accurate price forecast for the next “9/12” months, updated twice a month. The data is collected from our verified primary and secondary data sources.

Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot), 27 mm, Domestic - Pakistan (01 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025)

Overall Trend

  • The prices of Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot) have been in a decreasing trend from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic Pakistan).

Price Trend

  • The prices of Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot) have decreased by 16.32% from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic Pakistan).
  • The average month-on-month percentage change has been -1.56% for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) during the same period.
  • The highest percentage increase of 4.17% was reported in January 2025, and the highest percentage decrease of -7.03% was reported in July 2024 for Asia (Domestic Pakistan).
  • The average price for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) in 2024 was 1.76 USD/kg, which has decreased by 5.33% to 1.67 USD/kg in 2025, declining at a CAGR of -5.33% from 2024 to 2025.

Price Range

  • The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) was 1.73 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.14 USD/Kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.17 USD/Kg, indicating a higher range above average price.
  • The maximum and minimum prices reported for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) were 1.90 USD/kg and 1.59 USD/kg, respectively, showing a price range of 0.31 USD/Kg.

Volatility

  • The standard deviation in Asia (Domestic Pakistan) prices was 0.08 USD/kg, indicating a Low Volatility in prices.
  • The prices for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) traded at a moving average discount of -4.64% from the moving average price during the same period, with no recorded premium, indicating that the market has been favoring lower prices relative to the moving average.

This analysis highlights the ongoing challenges in the cotton market, particularly in Asia (Domestic Pakistan), where price reductions may reflect broader economic pressures or shifts in supply and demand dynamics. The observed trends suggest a cautious outlook for stakeholders in the textile industry, emphasizing the need for strategic sourcing and procurement practices to navigate the fluctuating market landscape.

Trend Report

The average price of Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot) has decreased by -2.29% in the month of April 2025 as compared to March 2025. The price of Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot) has been below its last six months average price by -4.80%. The price of Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot) has reduced by a CAGR of -1.57% in last one year. The price of Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot) in the month of April 2025 has decreased by -21.02% as compared to the same month last year.

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Conventional Cotton: KCA (Spot)– Market Overview & Industry Significance

The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) Spot Rate is an essential indicator for determining the quality and price of cotton grown in the major cotton-growing areas of Pakistan, such as Punjab and Sindh. One of the most popular cotton varieties grown in these regions is 27mm staple length traditional cotton. This type of cotton is popular due to its softness and good dyeing properties, making it well-suited for numerous textiles, such as quilts, cushions, decorative materials, and clothing accessories.

Pakistan's cotton belt is favored with the ideal warm weather for cotton growing. Other factors that help cotton growth in these regions include low rainfall and the presence of well-irrigated land. Measures taken by the government and farmers, such as pest control, use of improved seed types, and fertilizer utilization have further seen cotton production in Pakistan make progress.

Nonetheless, the industry is periodically confronted with poor yields because of climate change, unpredictable weather patterns, and extreme heat, leading to short growing seasons. In spite of these issues though, cotton grown under the KCA's 27mm category is renowned for its consistent quality and is in demand by domestic mills as well as foreign textile manufacturers.

TexPro monitors 27mm staple length cotton price trends using KCA spot rates, providing historical costs, current market outlook, and forecast prices. These are useful for sourcing professionals and supply chain managers seeking to maximize procurement and minimize risk.

Prices have historically swung with rapidity, owing mostly to demand being according to the season. Despite this, KCA 27mm staple length cotton remains a go-to raw material for many textile manufacturers, being used for high-end textiles, knitwear home furnishings, and more in both Pakistan and abroad.