Cotton prices have continued their upward movement in Pakistan, with rates increasing by Rs500 per maund as the market remains firm amid changing supply and demand conditions.
According to Ehsan-ul-Haq, chairman of the Exchange Ginners Forum (EGF), the price of cotton in Punjab has risen to Rs19,300 per maund, while rates in Sindh have reached Rs18,400 per maund.
The latest increase highlights the continued volatility in the domestic cotton market, where prices have been fluctuating in response to market activity and the availability of quality cotton. Ginners and traders are closely monitoring the situation as changes in supply and buying interest continue to influence prices across major cotton-producing regions.
Punjab and Sindh remain key cotton-producing areas in the country, and movements in prices in these provinces often have a direct impact on the wider textile and agricultural sectors. The textile industry, one of Pakistan’s major economic sectors, relies heavily on a steady supply of locally produced cotton to meet the demand for yarn and other textile products.
Ehsan-ul-Haq said the market could experience further fluctuations in the coming days. He noted that cotton prices may remain sensitive to changes in supply, demand and overall trading activity.
Market participants are now watching developments closely to assess whether the recent rise will continue or whether prices will stabilise after the latest increase. Any significant change in cotton availability or buying trends could lead to further movement in rates, adding to uncertainty for growers, ginners, traders and textile manufacturers.
The latest price increase comes at a time when stakeholders across the cotton supply chain are keeping a close eye on market conditions. Further developments in domestic trading activity are expected to determine the direction of cotton prices in the near term.
