Did Cotton Run Out of Upside Steam?

Written on 05/22/2026
Andrew Hecht

ICE cotton futures bottomed in early February and had recovered by over 45%. Commodity cyclicality kicked in, boosting cotton prices during months when the fluffy fiber tends to reach a seasonal high. However, cotton futures seem to have run out of upside steam since the May 13 high.Cotton plant closeup by Esin Deniz via iStock