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Indian viscose, polyester yarn rise on stronger dollar, tight supply

In the Ludhiana market, polyester-cotton yarn prices remained stable, but polyester yarn saw a &#****;*-* per kg increase across most varieties and counts. Demand for both polyester-cotton and polyester yarn was average. The rise in polyester yarn prices was attributed to the increased cost of virgin polyester fibre by dominant domestic producers. A trader from the Ludhiana market told Fibre2Fashion, “The market is facing tight payment conditions, which is affecting the consumer industry’s appetite. Seasonal demand is still weak but may improve in the coming weeks.”

In Ludhiana, ** count PC combed yarn (**/**) was traded at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); ** count PC carded yarn (**/**) at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg; ** recycled polyester 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.