Have you ever wondered why the price of a cotton T-shirt can change from year to year? Cotton, a staple natural fiber, has become more expensive over the last several years. For example, the price of MCX cotton jumped from around Rs. 39,000 per bale in 2016 to Rs. 57,000 per bale by 2022. What are the key factors affecting cotton prices, and is there a chance that this trend will slow down? In this blog, we'll explore the main elements influencing cotton prices, such as production costs, global demand, inflation, weather, and more. Let's take a closer look at what might shape the future of cotton prices.