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QCO makes Indian polyester fibre 35% costlier than China

Insights

• India's polyester staple fibre is around *** per cent costlier than in China, as domestic prices have not fallen at the same pace.
• Indian PSF averaged $*.** per kg in October 2025 compared with China's $*.** per kg.
• Industry experts say QCO have created a non-tariff barrier because foreign suppliers cannot secure BIS certification, limiting imports and raising costs for Indian exporters.