Insights ICE cotton futures hit a six-month low as a stronger US dollar and rapid US harvesting drove prices lower. December futures fell to 64.46 cents per pound, with trading volume surging amid speculative selling. Market sentiment remains weak, pressured by ongoing harvest progress, delayed USDA data, and reduced global export competitiveness. ICE cotton futures witnessed a steep decline yesterday, with US cotton prices hitting their lowest level in six months. A stronger US dollar discou

On October 7, 2025, during its invitation to attend the annual meetings of the Committee for International Cooperation between Cotton Associations (CICCA) and the International Cotton Association (ICA) in Dubai, the China Cotton Association signed a new round of a cooperation memorandum with the International Cotton Association. The International Cotton Association is the oldest cotton association organization in the global cotton community. The China Cotton Association has always maintained g

INSIGHTS The EU-funded BioFibreLoop project, led by Germany's DITF, has achieved a breakthrough by spinning lignin-cellulose fibres, advancing sustainable textiles for outdoor, active, and workwear. Aiming to replace harmful chemicals with bio-based, recyclable alternatives, the project now faces challenges in sourcing high-quality lignin due to lack of EU standardisation. The achievement marked a step forward in replacing harmful chemicals used in functional textiles with bio-based, recycla

INSIGHTS The growth rate of India's index of industrial production in August this year was 4 per cent compared to 3.5 per cent in July, according to quick estimates. The growth rate of the manufacturing sector in August was 3.8 per cent YoY. The growth of manufacturing of textiles, apparel and leather and related products in August dropped by 1.5 per cent, 5.3 per cent and 9.3 per cent YoY respectively. The growth rate of India’s index of industrial production (IIP) in August this year w

Against the backdrop of profound adjustments in the global supply chain and the accelerated internationalization of Chinese enterprises, Vietnam is increasingly becoming a key destination for listed companies expanding overseas. This trend is driven by Vietnam's advantageous geographical location, competitive labor costs, and proactive investment attraction policies. Analyzing the industrial distribution, Chinese manufacturing investments in Vietnam are largely concentrated within the three ke

At Beijing time on September 29, the cotton futures price on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in the United States showed a weak trend. It opened at 66.30 cents per pound today and is currently reported at 66.18 cents per pound, a decrease of 0.23%. During the session, the price reached a high of 66.35 cents per pound and a low of 66.13 cents per pound. For the 2025/26 season, national cotton processing enterprises have processed cotton and conducted notarized inspection statistics in accorda

Insights Persistent US policy uncertainty continues to weigh on the global economy despite resilience in Q2, aided by strong balance sheets, services spending, and improved sentiment, according to S&P Global. Job growth in the US has slowed, but falling oil prices, data centre investment, and buoyant equities support activity. Global GDP is expected to exceed 3 per cent in 2025, with modest regional upgrades. Persistent US policy uncertainty continues to cast a shadow over the global econ

Insights Euro area perceived inflation steady at 3.1 per cent for the seventh month, with one-year expectations rising to 2.8 per cent and five-year expectations at a three-year high of 2.2 per cent, as per ECB's August 2025 consumer expectations survey. Income growth expectations increased, spending perceptions rose, while unemployment expectations edged up to 10.7 per cent. In the euro area, the median rate of perceived inflation over the past 12 months held steady at 3.1 per cent in August

On September 23, the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) was officially signed in Bali, Indonesia. The agreement, negotiations for which began in 2016 and reached a political consensus in July this year, marks a new stage in bilateral relations between Southeast Asia's largest economy and the EU. Indonesia has become the third Southeast Asian country to sign such an agreement with the EU, after Singapore and Vietnam. Over 98% of Tariff Lines Eliminat

Insights US trade body AAFA recently wrote to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation expressing concern over the PFAS analyte restrictions at the proposed levels and urging the latter to clarify that the testing thresholds don't apply to products made with recycled materials. It advocated for explicit exemption from PFAS regulation for items made with at least 50 per cent recycled content. The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) recently wrote to the New Yo