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India's manmade yarn trade slows ahead of Diwali; PC yarn slips

In Ludhiana, polyester-cotton carded yarn eased by &#****;* per kg as the loom sector slowed fabric production, while other PC and polyester yarn varieties traded steadily. A Ludhiana trader told Fibre*Fashion, “Demand for PC and polyester yarn slowed ahead of the festival, causing a &#****;* per kg loss in PC carded yarn. Falling polyester and cotton fibre prices also prompted mills to reduce rates.” However, recycled polyester fibre rose by &#****;* per kg as manufacturers passed on higher production costs, with dearer PET bottles driving up fibre prices.

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