Cotton Bale Price in India: How a 170 kg Bale Is Priced
How Indian cotton bale prices are built: candy and quintal rates, the 170 kg bale, quality premiums for Shankar-6 and MCU-5, and what to ask an exporter.
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Cotton · HS 1207.29
Cotton Seed (Raw)
Raw cotton seed sourced fresh each season from Maharashtra ginning operations, supplied fuzzy or delinted for oil mills and cattle feed manufacturers.
Specifications
| Forms | Fuzzy or delinted |
|---|---|
| Oil content | 18–24% |
| Protein | 20–25% |
| Moisture | Below 10% |
| Foreign matter | Free from foreign matter |
| Aflatoxin | Within FSSAI limits |
Packaging and minimum order
50 kg PP bags, or bulk loading in containers to buyer requirement. Minimum order is one 20-foot container unless agreed otherwise.
Applications
- Cottonseed oil extraction
- Cattle feed formulation
- Whole-seed dairy rations
Quality and documents
Each lot is sampled at sourcing and again before loading. Shipments travel with commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate and the relevant test report. Pre-shipment inspection by a third party can be arranged.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between fuzzy and delinted seed?
Fuzzy seed keeps the short linters after ginning; delinted seed has them removed, giving a cleaner input for crushing. Both are available.
When is fresh seed available?
Supply follows the Indian cotton season, with peak availability from November to March. Contracts can be placed ahead of the season.
Do you test for aflatoxin?
Yes. Each lot is tested and kept within FSSAI limits, with the report supplied on request.
How is bulk cotton seed priced?
Per tonne, FOB JNPT or delivered, depending on oil content, whether the seed is fuzzy or delinted, and the season. Peak arrivals from November to March usually give the best price.
Reading
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Quotation
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Cotton Bales
Pressed cotton bales from Maharashtra's cotton belt
- Varieties
- MCU-5, Shankar-6, DCH-32
- Staple length
- 25–32 mm