The fulfilment of demand was significantly aggravated by limited availability from the origin as well as from stock where delayed arrivals of cotton because of the development of the freight rates also led to shipping delays.
“Descriptions from the following proveniences were sold in the Upland range: West Africa and Central Asia for prompt delivery as well as up to the 2nd quarter 2011; Argentina for the 3rd quarter 2010 (approx. September); Greece and Brazil for the 4th quarter 2010 and the 1st quarter 2011..
“The need for LS and ELS in the 2nd and 3rd quarter 2010 was satisfied by Sudan Barakat, Israel Pima and Egyptian GIZA 86 88. Furthermore contracts were closed for US-Pima and Californian Acala rollerginned for the 1st and 2nd quarter 2011..

Date:5/27/2010

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