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Upland Cotton Analysis: Cotton Fibre Market Trends, Prices & Forecast

TexPro provides pricing information for Upland Cotton, covering subproducts such as Above 28 mm, Above 28 mm and Above 28 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.

Markets for Upland Cotton

Australia
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan

Upland Cotton, Above 28 mm, CIF China - Australia (01 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025)

Overall Trend

  • The prices of Upland Cotton have been in a decreasing trend from May 2024 to April 2025 in Australia (CIF China Australia).

Price Trend

  • The prices of Upland Cotton have decreased by 7.25% from May 2024 to April 2025 in Australia (CIF China Australia).
  • The average month-on-month percentage change has been -0.66% for Australia (CIF China Australia) during the same period.
  • The highest percentage increase of 3.47% was reported in April 2025, and the highest percentage decrease of -4.15% was reported in June 2024 for Australia (CIF China Australia).
  • The average price for Australia (CIF China Australia) in 2024 was 1.825 USD/kg, which has decreased by 3.56% to 1.76 USD/kg in 2025, declining at a CAGR of -3.56% from 2024 to 2025.

Price Range

  • The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Australia (CIF China Australia) was 1.803 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.073 USD/kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.127 USD/kg, indicating a higher range above average price. The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Australia (CIF China Australia) was 1.803 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.073 USD/kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.127 USD/kg, indicating a higher range above average price.
  • The maximum and minimum prices reported for Australia (CIF China Australia) were 1.93 USD/kg and 1.73 USD/kg, respectively, showing a price range of 0.20 USD/kg.

Volatility

  • The standard deviation in Australia (CIF China Australia) prices was 0.050 USD/kg, indicating a Low Volatility in prices.
  • The prices for Australia (CIF China Australia) traded at a moving average premium of NA and at a moving average discount of -2.82% from the moving average price during the same period.

This analysis indicates a challenging environment for Upland Cotton prices, with a consistent downward trend influenced by market dynamics and external factors affecting supply and demand. The observed price fluctuations and volatility suggest that market participants should remain vigilant and responsive to changes in the textile landscape.

Trend Report

The average price of Upland Cotton has increased by 3.49% in the month of April 2025 as compared to March 2025. The price of Upland Cotton has been above its last six months average price by 1.04%. The price of Upland Cotton has reduced by a CAGR of -0.7% in last one year. The price of Upland Cotton in the month of April 2025 has decreased by -12.25% as compared to the same month last year.

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Upland Cotton – Market Overview & Industry Significance

Upland Cotton is the most common variety of cotton grown in the world. It is also the cotton variety of choice for cultivators in both China and Australia. For China, the major Upland Cotton growing areas include the Xinjiang region and the Yangtze River basin, while in Australia the cultivation is robust in New South Wales and Queensland. A popular variety of Upland Cotton grown in these regions is Above 28mm staple length variant.

Above 28mm staple length Upland Cotton is preferred due to its durability as well as its softness. Long staple length cotton is essential to create high-end textiles that survive regular wear and tear, while the fibers of these cottons can also be molded to suit a diverse variety of apparels. Hence, Above 28mm staple length cotton is used in high-end shirts, denim, home textiles, and even medical wear.

Plentiful government support, technological advancement in cultivation & harvesting, and the large workforce make China a prominent region for Upland Cotton production. Meanwhile, the ideal climate and the deep, rich soils create conducive conditions for Upland Cotton growth in Australia.

TexPro provides comprehensive information about China-Australia Upland Cotton pricing, including current market situation, historical analysis, and charts to demonstrate price changes. It is a veritable guide for sourcing teams looking to procure Upland Cotton from China and Australia.

With relative calm in price fluctuation, Upland Cotton from China and Australia has become trusted among textile manufacturers. It is hence procured in large quantities not only in Australia and China domestically but all over the world.