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Rising dollar affects viscose yarn imports, seasonal demand persists

Ludhiana observed stability in polyester-cotton and polyester yarn prices. However, both yarn segments saw higher demand due to seasonal buying. A trader from the Ludhiana market told Fibre2Fashion, “The fabric industry is looking to purchase PC and polyester yarn to meet fabric demand in the coming weeks. However, local yarn is facing stiff competition from large imports. The Indian textile industry is facing heavy fabric imports from China and other neighbouring countries.”

In Ludhiana, ** count PC combed yarn (**/**) 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.