The State of American Pima
The State of American Pima · October 9, 2026
Fiber value, supply
& export demand.
American Pima pricing firmed during the week, with landed Southeast Asia at $1.88/lb and spot at $1.73/lb. The current Pima-to-Upland spread is 93 cents/lb. PSF at 58 cents/lb and WTI at $91.66/bbl keep the competitive backdrop cost-sensitive. Supima's Week 9 report showed new sales of 3.3K RB, with total commitments reaching 194.4K RB (+56.9% YoY). Weekly exports were 2.9K RB; shipped-to-date is 59.3K RB (30.5% of commitments), compared with 49.6% last year. Outstanding sales are 135.0K RB.
Read the source Journal (PDF)American Pima value position
+$0.93/lb
Premium over Upland
Long-staple price ratio: 215%
Five-year average spread: $0.8200/lb
Negative · Slightly improved weekly
Primary risks: Rates, Energy Costs & End-Demand Recovery
Total commitments
194.4K RB
+56.9% year over year
Weekly exports
2.9K RB
Running bales
Pima / Upland spread
$0.93/lb
Reported premium