FCStone Fibers & Textiles Announces New Multi-client Study, "The Future of High Quality & Branded Cotton"

For companies thinking cotton is just cotton, the market has some surprises in store. Although the overall quality of cotton globally may be increasing, how the improvement is occurring remains surprising--long staple cotton has expanded to become the dominant type of quality cotton produced today, while at the same time these gains have translated into a decline in Pima and other extra-long staple varieties, and the traditional lower end of the market, generic upland cotton. So what had been the middle of the market has now become more important than ever in understanding the global cotton business.

Indeed, what are the ramifications of such changes? Will cotton become cheaper or more expensive? What about supply versus demand? Will there be shortages or new market opportunities?

To help answer these and other questions, FCStone Fibers & Textiles announces a new multi-client study entitled "The Future of High Quality and Branded Cotton".

With particular focus on China, India, the U.S. and Egypt, this study will examine global supply and demand trends for the major varieties of cotton, the attitudes of buyers and sellers of cotton internationally and the implications these trends and attitudes will have on merchants, mills, and retailers throughout the entire textile supply chain.

FCStone Fibers & Textiles proposes to undertake this essential strategic study for delivery to subscribing clients by August 31st. Please click here to download a copy of the study prospectus. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact Saira Farrukh (saira.farrukh@fcstone.com) or Fred Hardin (fred.hardin@fcstone.com).

FCStone Fibers & Textiles Announces New Multi-client Study, "The Future of High Quality & Branded Cotton"

High quality and branded cotton acreage is on the decline around the world. In China, there is a major shift from extra long staple (ELS) to long staple (LS) cotton acreage underway in Xinjiang, the country's top cotton-producing province. In the U.S., Pima acreage is rapidly disappearing while Egypt is expecting a 50% reduction from last year's output. Ultimately, the rise of long staple cotton is supplanting high quality and branded grades, the ramifications of which will have a major impact on how merchants, mills, and retailers trade, purchase, consume, market, and brand high-quality cotton as a fiber and end-product.

FCStone Fibers and Textiles (formerly Globecot, Inc.) proposes to undertake a strategic study of the key countries producing long staple (LS) and extra long staple (ELS) cotton with a primary focus on China, India, the U.S. and Egypt. If you would like more information about this study, download the project prospectus. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact Saira Farrukh (saira.farrukh@fcstone.com) or Fred Hardin (fred.hardin@fcstone.com).