ICE cotton futures eased on Monday due to profit booking after a two-week rally.
May 2025 contract settled at 66.98 cents per pound, down 0.39 cent, while July futures fell 0.36 cent.
A weaker US dollar, rising crude oil, and strong Brazilian exports supported the market.
Analysts expect consolidation after recent gains.
Brazil’s 2025 cotton planting area and output projections increased slightly.