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Indian man-made yarn trade sees uptick, prices of some varieties up

Polyester yarn rose by &#****;*–* per kg in the Ludhiana market following a price hike in virgin polyester fibre last week. However, polyester-cotton yarn traded steady. A trader from Ludhiana told Fibre2Fashion, “The market has moved past the fear of India-Pakistan tensions. However, the payment crisis remains a negative factor for the man-made and blended yarn trade. Although consumer demand was slightly better, polyester yarn prices increased due to the price hike in virgin polyester fibre by leading domestic manufacturers.”

In Ludhiana, ** count PC combed yarn (**/**) traded at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); ** count PC carded yarn (**/**) at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg; ** recycled polyester yarn at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg; ** count polyester spun at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) at &#****;**-** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg and virgin polyester fibre at &#****;**.** (approximately $*.**) per kg.