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Linen yarn prices soar in Indian market as demand strengthens

11 Aug '23
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  • Linen yarn prices in India have surged *****-**** per cent in the last month due to strong demand from the premium garment segment and slow supply, especially from China.
  • The government's anti-dumping duty on imports from China is under review, and local suppliers dominate the market.
  • The prices are expected to remain high as the festival season approaches.

Linen is very comfortable to wear in hot weather. Linen textiles can be made from flax plant fibre, yarn, as well as woven and knitted fabrics. This fibre is traditionally produced in Western Europe, including countries like Italy and Ireland. Eastern Europe, Ukraine, and Russia are also newer producers of this fine natural fibre. Meanwhile, China is the main supplier of linen yarn due to its manufacturing skills. 

According to market sources, linen yarn of ** LEA or ** NM is being traded at up to &#****;*,*** per kg in the Mumbai market. Last month, it was sold at &#****;*,***-*,*** per kg. Similarly, ** NM linen yarn has reached up to &#****;*,***-*,*** per kg, whereas earlier, it was priced at &#****;*,***-*,*** per kg. 

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