US Cotton Price Today in Pakistan (Cotton Cent Rate) | November 2026
The US cotton price today (New York ICE Cotton No. 2 futures, often called the cotton cent rate) is about 77.2 US cents per pound (3 November 2026), close to a three-month low and about 4% lower than a month ago. At an interbank dollar rate of about Rs. 276.7, that equals roughly Rs. 471 per kg or Rs. 17,577 per maund (37.32kg) of lint, before freight and import costs. In Karachi, the KCA spot rate for local lint cotton is Rs. 17,800 per maund.
Cotton Cent Rate Today – Quick Summary
| Item | Rate | Date / source |
|---|---|---|
| New York cotton (ICE Cotton No. 2) | about 77.2 cents per lb | 3 Nov 2026, Trading Economics |
| Change in one month | about −4.4% | Trading Economics |
| US dollar (interbank) | about Rs. 276.7 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| NY cotton in rupees | about Rs. 471 per kg / Rs. 17,577 per maund | Zarat Ghar calculation |
| KCA spot rate (Karachi) | Rs. 17,800 per maund | KCA, 2 Nov 2026 |
| Local phutti (seed cotton) | Rs. 7,000 – 9,000 per 40kg | KCA weekly review |
What Does “Cotton Cent” Mean?
Traders in Pakistan say “cotton cent today” or “cotton sent today” when they mean the international cotton price quoted in US cents per pound on the New York ICE exchange. One pound is 0.4536kg, so 1 maund (37.32kg) is about 82.3 pounds. Pakistani spinning mills watch this rate closely because they import a large share of their cotton from the USA, Brazil and Africa. When the cent rate rises, imported cotton becomes more expensive and local KCA spot rates usually follow.
How to Convert the Cotton Cent Rate into Rupees
- Take the New York price in cents per pound (for example 77.2).
- Multiply by 82.28 to get cents per maund: 77.2 × 82.28 = 6,352 cents = $63.52 per maund.
- Multiply by the dollar rate: $63.52 × Rs. 276.7 = about Rs. 17,577 per maund.
- For per kg: 77.2 ÷ 100 × 2.2046 × 276.7 = about Rs. 471 per kg.
Real import cost is higher because of the basis (quality premium), freight, insurance, duties and taxes, so the landed price of US or Brazilian cotton in Karachi is usually well above the futures value.
Why International Cotton Prices Are Low Right Now
- Fast US harvest: about 52% of the US crop had been harvested by late October, ahead of the five-year average of 45%.
- Competition from Brazil: Brazil, the top exporter, is offering large supplies.
- Weak Chinese demand: China’s cotton imports fell about 43% year-on-year in September.
- Support from India: India has extended duty-free cotton imports to 31 December, which supports demand.
Local vs International Cotton Rate
Local lint is now trading close to the converted New York price, and local phutti prices of Rs. 7,000 – 9,000 per 40kg have been under pressure. Industry groups have proposed a minimum support price of Rs. 10,000 per 40kg for phutti. See today’s local cotton rate in Pakistan with city-wise phutti rates, and all crops on mandi rates today.
US Cotton Price – FAQs
What is the US cotton price in Pakistan today?
New York cotton is about 77.2 cents per pound (3 November 2026), which is about Rs. 471 per kg or Rs. 17,577 per maund at today’s dollar rate.
What is the cotton cent rate today?
About 77.2 US cents per pound on ICE Cotton No. 2 futures.
What is the international cotton rate in rupees per maund?
About Rs. 17,577 per maund before freight and import costs, compared with the KCA spot rate of Rs. 17,800 per maund in Karachi.
