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India's manmade yarn stable, viscose weakens amid US tariff heat

27 Aug '25
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India's manmade yarn stable, viscose weakens amid US tariff heat
India's manmade yarn stable, viscose weakens amid US tariff heat

Insights

  • India's manmade yarn markets stayed largely stable despite US tariff hikes, with only viscose yarn slipping * per kg.
  • Polyester and PC yarns held steady in Ludhiana and Surat, supported by festival demand, though a slowdown is expected afterward.
  • Mumbai's viscose yarn weakened, while cotton in north India declined further amid concerns over the * per cent US tariff impact.

The Ludhiana market recorded average demand for polyester and PC yarn, with prices holding steady. A trader told Fibre2Fashion, “Currently, festival demand is supporting polyester and PC yarn. Average demand from the consumer industry has helped prices remain steady. However, overall sentiment is weak. After the festival season, the market may come under pressure.”

In Ludhiana, ** count PC combed yarn (**/**) traded at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); ** count PC carded yarn (**/**) at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg; ** recycled polyester yarn at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg; ** count virgin polyester spun at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) at &#****;**-** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg and virgin polyester fibre at &#****;*** (~$*.**) per kg.

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