CAIRO (Reuters) - The Alexandria Cotton Exporters' Association (Alcotexa) said on Monday 10 August it had committed to sell 828 tonnes of cotton in the week that ended on Aug 8.

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The sales comprised 325 tonnes of Giza 88 and 503 tonnes of Giza 86, an official from Alcotexa told Reuters.

The new commitment brings Alcotexa's export commitments for the 2008/2009 season, which began in September, to 23,900 tonnes of cotton worth $60.7 million, the official said.