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

TexPro provides pricing information for ICE Cotton, covering subproducts such as 41 color / C grade, 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.

ICE Cotton, 41 color / C grade, Domestic - Turkey (03 Jun 2024 - 30 May 2025)

Overall Trend

  • The prices of ICE Cotton (41 color / C grade) have been in a decreasing trend from June 2024 to May 2025 in Asia (Domestic Turkey).

Price Trend

  • The prices of ICE Cotton (41 color / C grade) have decreased by -5.81% from June 2024 to May 2025 in Asia (Domestic Turkey).
  • The average month-on-month percentage change has been -0.51% during the same period.
  • The highest percentage increase of 3.13% was reported in October 2024, and the highest percentage decrease of -5.20% was reported in August 2024 for Asia (Domestic Turkey).
  • The average price for Asia (Domestic Turkey) in 2024 was 1.65 USD/kg, which has decreased by -1.14% to 1.63 USD/kg in 2025, declining at a CAGR of -1.14% from 2024 to 2025.

Price Range

  • The average price from June 2024 to May 2025 for Asia (Domestic Turkey) was 1.645 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.045 USD/kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.085 USD/kg, indicating a narrow range above average price. The average price from June 2024 to May 2025 for ICE Cotton (41 color / C grade) was 1.645 USD/kg indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.045 USD/kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.085 USD/kg, indicating a narrow range above average price.
  • The maximum and minimum prices reported for Asia (Domestic Turkey) were 1.73 USD/kg and 1.60 USD/kg, respectively, showing a price range of 0.13 USD/kg.

Volatility

  • The standard deviation in ICE Cotton (41 color / C grade) prices was 0.0407 USD/kg, indicating a low volatility in Asia (Domestic Turkey) prices.
  • The prices for ICE Cotton (41 color / C grade) traded at a moving average premium of 0.81% and at a moving average discount of -2.70% from the moving average price during the same period.

This analysis highlights the declining trend in cotton prices, which is critical for stakeholders in the textile industry as it impacts sourcing strategies and pricing models. The low volatility indicates a stable market environment, although the overall decrease in prices suggests a need for manufacturers to adapt to changing cost structures.

Trend Report

The average price of ICE Cotton has increased by 0.75% in the month of May 2025 as compared to April 2025. The price of ICE Cotton has been below its last six months average price by -0.71%. The price of ICE Cotton has reduced by a CAGR of -0.54% in last one year. The price of ICE Cotton in the month of May 2025 has decreased by -9.23% as compared to the same month last year.

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ICE Cotton – Market Overview & Industry Significance

41 color / C grade cotton refers to cotton that is in the "Strict Low Middling" (SLM) range of the USDA's leaf and color grading system for cotton. It is usually employed in products that don't need high-grade fiber but still need good spinnability and uniform quality, including denim, casual apparel, and general home textiles.

Turkey ranks among the largest producers and consumers of cotton in the Mediterranean, with extensive cotton-producing areas in the Aegean, Southeastern Anatolia, and Çukurova regions. The nation boasts fertile land, a friendly climate, and a long tradition of cotton growing and textile production. Locally grown cotton is an important resource for Turkey's extensive textile and apparel industry. In part due to its extensive cotton production, Turkey is one of the biggest textiles exporting countries in Europe.

The ICE Cotton benchmark offers a secure global reference price, which assists Turkish manufacturers and mills to synchronize local prices with international market trends. Though 41 color / C grade cotton is not generally used in premium quality textiles, the stable supply and functional performance of this type make it a low-cost option for mass-market commodities.

TexPro tracks pricing trends, historical price movements, and projects future prices for ICE 41 color / C grade cotton in Turkey. This information allows sourcing teams, spinners, and traders to navigate market fluctuations, optimize procurement, and improve risk management.

The prices for cotton produced in Turkey have historically been steady. Hence, ICE 41 color / C grade cotton produced in Turkey continues to be a popular choice among both European and Asian textile manufacturers.