Export parity prices for cotton fall, reducing competitiveness

Mato Grosso cotton is facing a scenario of loss of competitiveness in the international market. According to information from the Imea bulletin, export parities have been continuously falling in recent months, a direct result of the devaluation of the dollar and the low prices of cotton on the New York Stock Exchange. Between October 20 and 24, the parity for July 2026 was quoted at R$ 122.82 per arroba, while that for December 2025 was at R$ 110.05/arroba. These values represent drops of 10.97% and 11.72%, respectively, compared to the same period in July 2025. The combination of these factors has led to a reduction in the prices received by producers. The cotton price in the Cepea/Esalq indicator was ¢ R$ 348.27/lp, a 1.10% decrease compared to the previous week. The average state price of Imea cotton closed the week at R$ 106.12/arroba, maintaining a downward trend. The commercial dollar (Ptax buy) also contributed to this scenario by registering a 1.34% drop in the same week, ...