卡拉奇棉花交易所棉花价格坚挺

Cotton prices remain firm on Karachi exchange

The cotton prices remained firm on Karachi cotton exchange on Tuesday, while the market witnessed less activity. Reduced demand for cotton from the textile sector that is facing liquidity crunch and stiff competition in the world market from regional countries owing to increasing production cost contributed majorly towards market slowdown.

Spot rate at KCA was Rs 6,750 per maund and spinners from Sindh and Punjab opted for better cotton grades at Rs 6,775 per maund. Mills made forward deals for lint between Rs 6,725 and Rs 6,750 per maund. All grades of lint were sold by the sellers at prices ranging between Rs 5,975 and Rs 6,800 per maund.

The next cotton crop size is uncertain as of now, owing to shortage of irrigation water in lower Sindh. Sowing of cotton has begun in Sindh and is expected to start in Punjab from April 15 for avoiding possible pest attacks. Punjab government is carrying out training sessions for cotton farmers in the area to improve sowing and picking practices. (KD)

译文如下：

卡拉奇棉花交易所棉花价格坚挺

本周二，尽管市场交易活动更少，但卡拉奇棉花交易所棉花价格仍保持坚挺。由于生产成本增加且主要市场的经济有所放缓，纺织业对棉花的需求减少，面临流动性紧缩，同时还有来自世界上其他国家的激烈竞争压力。

信德省棉花现货价格为6750卢比/莫恩德，旁遮普省棉花质量优于信德省，价格为6775卢比/莫恩德。棉花现货利率维稳在6725-6750卢比/莫恩德，各个等级的棉花卖价介于5975至6800卢比/莫恩德之间。

到目前为止，由于信德省灌溉用水短缺，下一季的棉花作物大小尚不确定。目前信德省已经开始棉花播种。为了避免害虫攻击，旁遮普省预计从4月15日开始播种。为提高该地区棉花产量，旁遮普省政府正在为棉农展开培训。

(编译：杨朝霞)