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Viscose & PC yarn steady in India, polyester prices drop in Ludhiana

The Ludhiana market witnessed a mixed trend. Polyester-cotton prices were stable due to slightly better demand, but polyester yarn eased by &#****;*-* per kg. Demand for polyester yarn remained slow due to seasonal effects. However, there was better buying of PC yarn in the market. A trader from the Ludhiana market told Fibre2Fashion, “Polyester yarn buying has slowed down due to the seasonal effect and payment issues. The fabric industry is more focused on PC fabric, which will be in demand in the coming months. There was no immediate major impact of budget provisions on yarn trade. The market will take direction when it notices the supply position in the coming weeks.”

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.