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Cotton yarn trade slows in north India amid US tariff concerns

31 Jul '25
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Cotton yarn trade slows in north India amid US tariff concerns
Cotton yarn trade slows in north India amid US tariff concerns

Insights

  • Cotton yarn trade in north India remained sluggish amid concerns over the US-imposed ** per cent tariff and penalty on Indian exports.
  • Prices stayed stable in Delhi and Ludhiana, while recycled yarn in Panipat weakened due to poor demand and monsoon disruptions.
  • However, recycled polyester fibre gained slightly, supported by rising crude prices.
  • Cotton arrivals were negligible.

In Delhi, cotton yarn trade slowed, although prices remained stable. Fewer trade enquiries were reported. A Delhi-based trader told Fibre2Fashion, “US buyers are asking suppliers to hold shipments and production for existing export orders. They may also seek renegotiation and additional discounts. The value chain is reevaluating risks in exports to the US. The ** per cent tariff, along with the unspecified penalty, has created ambiguity and concern across the industry.”

In Delhi, ** count combed knitting yarn was traded at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST extra), ** count combed at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg, ** count carded at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg, and ** count carded at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg today.

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