The global cotton market has entered a period of calm consolidation as 2025 draws to a close. According to the December 2025 Economic Letter from Cotton Incorporated, most major cotton benchmarks showcased limited movement over the past month, underlining a broadly stable environment for the textile supply chain.
Fashion and textile waste have emerged as critical challenges on the global stage, necessitating urgent action and collaboration across industries. A recent report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation underscores the profound impact of textile waste and advocates for robust Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies as essential solutions.
In a striking display of strength, Brazil's cotton exports for June are poised to break all previous records, propelled by robust global demand and competitive export pricing. The latest figures released by the Centre for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (CEPEA) indicate a monumental rise in export volumes, underscoring Brazil's pivotal role in the global cotton market.
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