CCI Cotton Bale Prices Rebound in July Despite Slowing Sales
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) witnessed a mixed trend in its cotton bales sales during the last three months, with average selling prices recovering in July even as total sales volumes continued to decline. The price analysis is based on the Akola BB SPL Mode (29 MM) benchmark, which has been taken as the base price for this report.
According to CCI data, the average selling price stood at ₹67,170 per candy in May 2026, when the corporation sold 10.22 lakh bales, with prices revised six times during the month. In June, the average selling price declined 5.95% to ₹63,175 per candy, while sales fell to 9.42 lakh bales. Price revisions were made five times, reflecting softer market sentiment and cautious buying by textile mills.
The market regained momentum in July, with the average selling price rising 2.38% to ₹64,675 per candy. Although CCI revised prices eight times during the month—the highest in the three-month period—total sales slipped further to 9.09 lakh bales, indicating slower offtake despite improved pricing.
The recovery in July prices suggests renewed buying interest and firmer demand from spinning mills. However, the continuous decline in sales volumes points to cautious procurement by buyers amid changing market conditions and increased availability of imported cotton.
Market participants believe CCI's frequent price revisions in July reflected its efforts to align sales with prevailing market trends. Going forward, CCI sales and pricing are expected to depend on domestic cotton arrivals, mill demand, import trends, and overall sentiment in the textile sector.
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