Trade War Looms: India and US Clash Over Agricultural Imports The recent tensions between India and the US over trade policies, particularly regarding agricultural imports and exports, have escalated beyond a bilateral issue to a major economic and political challenge. The US has announced plans to impose a 25% additional tariff on several Indian products […]
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By: Sajid MahmoodHead Transfer of Technology Department Central Cotton Research Institute Multan FBR Imposes 18% Sales Tax on Cotton Yarn, Grey Cloth, and Cotton Imports The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new notification, SRO 1359(I)/2025, removing cotton yarn, grey cloth, and cotton from the zero-rating scope of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). As
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Monthly Cotton Price Movement 📊 1. ICE Cotton Futures (Jul’25 to Mar’26 Contracts) Contract Start Price End Price Monthly Change % Change Summary Jul’25 68.41 65.06 -3.35¢/lb -4.90% Consistent downward movement. Largest drop. Oct’25 69.91 67.44 -2.47¢/lb -3.53% Moderate decline, following Jul closely. Dec’25 69.71 67.75 -1.96¢/lb -2.81% Less volatile; drop softened mid-month. Mar’26 70.85
The cotton cultivation and production performance for 2024-25 highlights a significant shortfall, revealing a concerning decline compared to the previous year. Nationally, a target of 3.118 million hectares was set for cotton cultivation; however, only 1.974 million hectares were achieved—merely 63% of the target. This marks a 17% decline compared to 2023-24. A deeper provincial
By Sajid Mahmood Pakistan is currently grappling with a critical cotton crisis that has severely impacted its agricultural and industrial sectors. The sharp decline in cotton production has compelled the country to import over 5 million bales of cotton this year, placing a financial burden of approximately $2 billion on the national treasury. This situation
Weekly Cotton Price Movement. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the weekly movements in cotton prices across various international and domestic markets.This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the weekly movements in cotton prices across various international and domestic markets. The data encompasses a range of categories including ICE Cotton Futures, CotLook Index A,
Monthly Cotton Price Movement: May 2024 Global Cotton Review May-2024 ICE Cotton Futures: May 2024 exhibited significant fluctuations in the ICE Cotton Futures market. The month began with notable increases across all contracts, with the July’24 contract rising from 76.51 cents/lb on May 1 to a high of 82.43 cents/lb by May 28. The Oct’24,
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Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) is a sustainability initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of African smallholder cotton farmers while promoting environmentally friendly cultivation practices. CmiA focuses on several key aspects: Key Terms in CmiA Cotton Additional Terms These systems and terms ensure that CmiA cotton maintains high standards of sustainability, social responsibility, and
