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North India cotton yarn prices steady on average demand

The Ludhiana market saw average buying from the weaving industry, with no significant movement in yarn prices. A trader from Ludhiana told Fibre*Fashion, “Demand was enough to support cotton yarn prices at current levels. But it could not push prices higher despite the rise in the natural fibre. Payment issues remain a concern across the entire textile value chain. Overall demand for cotton yarn is limited in both domestic and international markets.”

In Ludhiana, ** count cotton combed yarn was sold at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (inclusive of GST); ** and ** count combed yarn were traded at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg and &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg, respectively; and carded yarn of ** count was noted at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg today, according to trade sources.