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Cotton Risk Management Daily Report Summary

Date: 2025/9/25
Prepared by: Chen Janning, Investment Consultant

Key Findings

• Cotton Price Prediction: The monthly price range for cotton is forecasted between 13500 and 14200 yuan/ton, with a current 20-day rolling volatility of 0.0893 and a historical percentile of 0.2365, indicating moderate stability.
• Current Market Levels: Closing prices for cotton futures show little change today, with spot prices around 13530 for near-term contracts. Support levels are closely monitored at approximately 13500 yuan/ton.
• Core Contradictions: Low inventory levels (e.g., 203.80万吨 domestic stocks) provide upward support, but risks persist from high new-crop production in Xinjiang and weak downstream demand. New-cotton supply could face selling pressure, with a key support zone at 13500 yuan/ton.
• Bullish Factors: Increased consumption due to Xinjiang产能提升 and reduced imports supports prices; retail data showed 3.1% year-over-year growth in August.
• Bearish Factors: High new-crop yield expectations may cap prices; export declines (e.g., -10.04% in clothing exports in August) could pressure demand.
• Price Spreads: Various spreads like the内外棉价差 (currently 1816) indicate slight market strength, but volatility remains low amid global factors.
• Risk Management Strategies:
  • For inventory holders: Consider short-selling Stk. Cotton futures (e.g., CF2601) to lock profits, with a recommended 50% hedge ratio between 14000-14200 yuan/ton.
  • For procurement needs: Use long positions or options (e.g., call options) to secure costs, especially if inventory is low.

Recommendations

• Sellers should prepare for potential price pressure by hedging short; buyers can lock costs ahead of new-crop arrivals.
• Monitor new-cotton supply dates and downstream demand recovery for key market shifts.

Source: Based on South China Morning Post Research and data providers.