India's polyester, viscose yarn prices rise amid strong winter demand

Polyester spun yarn prices increased further by ₹2 per kg in the Ludhiana market. Indian manufacturers have raised polyester staple fibre (PSF) prices again, with a leading producer hiking rates by ₹1.50 per kg this month. A trader from Ludhiana told Fibre2Fashion, “Demand for polyester spun yarn has improved in north India, which has driven up prices. The winter-season corporate demand for garments has increased, likely supporting demand for all types of yarn used in garment production.” Notably, Indian corporates have turned to domestic suppliers following the import ban from Bangladesh via land ports.

In Ludhiana, 30 count PC combed yarn (48/52) traded at ₹202-211 (~$2.35-2.46) per kg (GST inclusive); 30 count PC carded yarn (65/35) at ₹190-200 (~$2.21-2.33) per kg; 20 recycled polyester yarn at ₹120-125 (~$1.40-1.45) per kg; 30 count polyester spun at ₹158-165 (~$1.84-1.92) per kg (GST inclusive); recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) at ₹77-79 (~$0.90-0.92) per kg and virgin polyester fibre at ₹100.00 (~$1.16) per kg.

The Surat market observed a sharp increase in polyester yarn prices, with gains of up to ₹5 per kg across various varieties. According to market sources, the PSF price hike and improved downstream demand have driven this surge. The textile industry is undergoing a seasonal shift in its production cycle, prompting widespread procurement of raw materials.

In Surat, 30 count polyester spun yarn was traded at ₹145-146 (~$1.69-1.70) per kg (GST extra); 40 count poly spun yarn at ₹163-164 (~$1.90-1.91) per kg; 50/48 fully drawn yarn (FDY) at ₹116-117 (~$1.35-1.36) per kg; 75/72 FDY at ₹106-107 (~$1.23-1.25) per kg; 75 bright yarn at ₹106-107 (~$1.23-1.25) per kg.

Both Surat and Mumbai markets experienced a dual impact on viscose yarn due to shifting dynamics. Seasonal demand and reduced imports have pushed prices higher. Viscose yarn prices rose by ₹4–5 per kg in both markets, with a steeper increase observed in Mumbai. Mahesh Sharma, a trader from Mumbai, told Fibre2Fashion, “Demand for viscose yarn is increasing as the downstream industry prepares for upcoming production. However, imports have slowed due to rising freight charges. Container freight rates are highly volatile amid rapid tariff-related developments.”

In Mumbai, imported 30 count viscose vortex yarn was priced at ₹207-213 (~$2.41-2.48) per kg; and local 30 count ring-spun viscose yarn at ₹208-215 (~$2.42-2.50) per kg in this market. In Surat, 30 viscose compact yarn (local) was sold at ₹222-223 (~$2.58-2.60) per kg (GST extra) and 30 viscose vortex yarn at ₹207-208 (~$2.41-2.42) per kg.

In north India, cotton prices slipped by ₹10 per maund (37.2 kg) due to a weaker trend in ICE cotton futures. Global cotton prices declined on Tuesday after a sharp rise the previous day. Traders noted that cotton arrivals in north India are slowing, with some states already seeing the end of the arrival season. Arrivals are expected to cease within two weeks. However, cotton prices are not receiving support despite the reduced arrivals. The textile value chain does not currently have a positive outlook for demand across intermediate and finished products.

Cotton arrivals in north India totalled 700 bales (170 kg each), comprising 500 bales in Haryana and 200 in upper Rajasthan. No fresh arrivals were reported in lower Rajasthan or Punjab. Cotton prices in Punjab ranged from ₹5,710 to ₹5,720 (~$66.46–66.58) per maund; in Haryana, ₹5,540–5,590 (~$64.48–65.07); and in upper Rajasthan, ₹5,710–5,750 (~$66.46–66.93). In lower Rajasthan, prices were ₹53,400–₹54,700 (~$621.56–636.69) per candy of 356 kg.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (KUL)