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

TexPro provides pricing information for Organic Cotton: KCA (Spot), covering subproducts such as Above 26 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.

Organic Cotton: KCA (Spot), Above 26 mm, Domestic - Pakistan (01 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025)

Overall Trend

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

Price Trend

  • The prices of Organic Cotton: KCA (Spot) have decreased by 15.77% from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic Pakistan).
  • The average month-on-month percentage change has been -1.50% during the same period.
  • The highest percentage increase of 5.36% was reported in January 2025, and the highest percentage decrease of -6.23% was reported in July 2024 for Asia (Domestic Pakistan).
  • The average price for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) in 2024 was 2.41 USD/kg, which has decreased by 4.73% to 2.29 USD/kg in 2025, declining at a CAGR of -4.73% from 2024 to 2025.

Price Range

  • The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) was 2.37 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.18 USD/Kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.23 USD/Kg, indicating a higher range above average price. The minimum and maximum prices reported for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) were 2.19 USD/kg and 2.60 USD/kg, respectively, showing a price range of 0.41 USD/Kg.

Volatility

  • The standard deviation in Asia (Domestic Pakistan) prices was 0.12 USD/kg, indicating a Low Volatility in prices.
  • The prices for Asia (Domestic Pakistan) traded at a moving average discount of -4.90%, reflecting a trend where prices are generally lower than the moving average price during the same period. The moving average premium is not applicable in this context.

This analysis highlights the challenges faced by the textile industry in Asia (Domestic Pakistan), particularly in sourcing organic cotton, which has seen a significant decline in prices. The observed trends may impact procurement strategies and pricing models in the textile and apparel sectors, necessitating a reassessment of sourcing practices to adapt to the evolving market conditions.

Trend Report

The average price of Organic Cotton: KCA (Spot) has decreased by -2.66% in the month of April 2025 as compared to March 2025. The price of Organic Cotton: KCA (Spot) has been below its last six months average price by -3.96%. The price of Organic Cotton: KCA (Spot) has reduced by a CAGR of -1.53% in last one year. The price of Organic Cotton: KCA (Spot) in the month of April 2025 has decreased by -23.69% as compared to the same month last year.

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

The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) provides a key indicator for monitoring the quality and market price of organically grown cotton in Pakistan. Organic cotton is planted without the application of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified (GMO) seeds and is thus a sustainable substitute for synthetic cotton. In Pakistan, large areas of cultivation for organic cotton are found in the regions of Balochistan and Sindh. Though organic cotton production lags behind traditional production, organic cultivation methods are being more widely used by forward-thinking cultivators to meet international demand for sustainable cotton.

Organic cotton over 26mm staple length is valued for its softness, breathability, and hypoallergenic properties. The long staple length provides greater fiber strength and consistency, which makes it ideal for high-end textiles like baby wear, luxury garments, and high-end home decor. With increased consumer awareness and demand for eco-friendly products, the market for this type of cotton keeps increasing both domestically and globally.

Pakistan's cotton-producing areas have suitable climatic conditions for organic cultivation, including hot temperatures, low humidity, and rich soils. Nevertheless, there are challenges, including certification expenses, reduced initial yields, and farmers’ unfamiliarity with organic cultivation practices. Despite these obstacles, government and foreign body support, such as the Center for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) and the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) are propping up organic cotton production in Pakistan.

TexPro tracks KCA Spot Rates for Organic Cotton over 26mm closely, providing insightful information on past prices, prevailing market trends, and projected forecasts. This data aids procurement teams looking to develop sustainable supply chains in cost and quality management.

With relative stability in prices, Pakistani organic cotton over 26mm staple length is going from strength to strength in demand. Organic cotton from the country is being increasingly sourced by both Pakistani and international textile manufacturers.