ICE December cotton futures traded in a narrow 78-80 cents/lb range over the past week, and overseas spot basis quotes held mostly steady. Port-cleared yuan fixed-price offers increased while basis offers declined, and buyers remained cautious.
Australian cotton demand weakened on high basis levels and falling arrivals, and US Texas and Southeast rain raised concerns over colour grades and shipment timing.
Cotton trade flows shape cottonseed meal and hull supply in China, but the story mainly reflects a steady, cautious import market with limited near-term price impact on feed ingredients.
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