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Chinese Cotton Prices Edge Down as Off-Season Demand Fades: July 25 Market Update
Xinjiang 3128B cotton slipped to ¥17,400/ton while Zhengzhou futures closed at ¥15,830. Off-season textile demand, rising mill inventories, and weak downstream orders signal cautious procurement.
Weekly Hotel Linen Market Wrap July 24: Cotton, Shipping, and Procurement Updates
Cotton prices firm above ICAC range, Xinjiang heatwave persists, state reserve sales begin, El Nino declared. Complete weekly roundup of factors affecting
El Nino 2026: How Weather Will Shape Cotton and Textile Prices Through 2027
NOAA declares El Nino conditions with 73% probability of a strong event by September. Australian cotton acreage down 31%, US crop at risk. Hotel linen buye
Brazil Consolidates as China's Largest Cotton Supplier: 52% of Imports
Brazil now accounts for 52% of China's cotton imports, displacing traditional suppliers. Australia is second. This shift reshapes global cotton trade flows
Hotel Towel GSM Trends 2026: Why 600+ GSM Dominates Premium Hotels
Hotel procurement data shows 600+ GSM towels now dominate premium hotel purchases at 67% market share. Antibacterial properties and 50+ wash durability are
Xinjiang Hotel Textile Project Opens: 12.5 Million Meters of Fabric Capacity
A new textile manufacturing project in Xinjiang's Korla has officially launched, adding 12.5 million meters of home textile fabric and 800,000 hotel linen
China Hotel Linen Market 2026: 1,350 Billion RMB and Structural Transformation
China's hotel linen market reaches 1,350 billion RMB in 2026, driven by renovation, chain expansion, and B&B growth. New GB/T 22800-2025 standard raises th
Xinjiang Heatwave Threatens China's Cotton Crop: Implications for Textile Buyers
A second round of extreme heat is hitting Xinjiang, China's cotton heartland, with temperatures above 40C. Flower and boll shedding could reduce yields, ti
Cotton Prices to Stay Firm Through H2 2026: BMI Forecasts 77 Cents per Pound Average
BMI revises 2026 cotton price forecast upward to 77 cents per pound, up 15.3% from 2025. Q3 projected at 80.3c, Q4 at 82.5c. El Nino and Australian crop ri