Cotton Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Cotton is a the fiber grown to make yarn, thread and a textile called “cotton” that is the most widely used natural fiber cloth in the world. Cotton Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Cotton is rated a Sell. Cotton demanders have a low investing potential and suppliers have a high potential to increase in value, so the net difference means prices may decrease over the short term. Cotton Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Cotton’s long term growth potential is moderately unfavorable due to low scores on short supply and substitute products. Cotton SWOT Analysis: Strength: Cotton has the ability to merge with similar materials. Opportunity to grow: cotton’s widespread use could aid growth as the world economy grows; Threats to growth: plant bugs and stinkbugs could destroy cotton crops. Cotton Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that cotton should decrease in price over the short term, whereas a moderately unfavorable investor survey means cotton may decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
