Economic & Market Data

Buyers seeking economic information and market news regarding the status of U.S. cotton can use the following information to assist them in making individual buying decisions. Documents identified with the  symbol can be delivered directly to you upon release via e-mail. If you'd like to receive these documents automatically, register here.

This information is compiled from services provided by the Economic Services Department of the National Cotton Council of America (NCC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other sources.

	CCI’s Weekly Export Sales Report -- Listing of weekly export sales activity, cumulative sales commitments and cumulative shipments for U.S. raw cotton by country of destination. The information released each Thursday covers the export activity concluded as of the previous Thursday.
	Global Economic Update PDF -- Electronic version of the COTTON USA Global FAX which is sent via FAX each month during the crop season to CCI contacts around the world. Updated immediately after USDA’s release of updated crop estimates.
	Cotton Market Report -- Provided by the National Cotton Council's Economics Department, this report provides current information and market news of interest. Updated on a weekly basis.
	GSM-102 Credit Guarantee Allocations -- Summary of USDA allocations of GSM-102 credits for U.S. raw cotton, cotton yarns and cotton fabrics. Updated during the first week of each month. Listing of banks approved to handle GSM transactions
	Cotton and Wool Yearbook -- Published by the Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
	Cotton and Wool Outlook -- Issued electronically 11 months a year by the Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
	Cotton: World Market and Trade -- USDA's monthly circular release of World Cotton Supply, Use and Trade Tables by country in 1000 bales and metric tons.
	World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates -- USDA's initial assessment of U.S. and world crop supply and demand prospects and U.S. prices for the season.
	Economic Speeches and Presentations -- a selection of papers presented by CCI/NCC staff and members on economic and/or market related topics. Updated periodically.

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