North India sees steady cotton yarn prices amid slow demand

There was no significant shift in the dynamics of the cotton yarn trade. Mills continued to receive support from the downstream industry, helping maintain price stability. Although Bangladesh banned yarn imports from India via land routes, this did not halt supplies to its textile sector. A trader from the Ludhiana market told Fibre2Fashion, “The Bangladesh textile industry cannot operate without India’s cotton yarn. Therefore, shipments are now routed via sea after the land route ban. While volumes may decline, the trade continues, which is vital for Bangladesh’s textile industry.”

In Ludhiana, 30 count cotton combed yarn was sold at ₹258-268 (approximately $3.06-3.18) per kg (inclusive of GST); 20 and 25 count combed yarn were traded at ₹248-258 (approximately $2.94-3.06) per kg and ₹253-263 (approximately $3.00-3.12) per kg, respectively; and carded yarn of 30 count was noted at ₹238-243 (approximately $2.82-2.88) per kg today, according to trade sources.

Cotton yarn demand was average in the Delhi market, with prices hovering at previous levels. Garment exports remained sluggish, prompting cautious buying from the consumer industry. Market sources reported that slow fabric manufacturing activity capped cotton yarn consumption, and export demand remained unencouraging. Payment constraints were also a major challenge in cotton yarn trading.

In Delhi, 30 count combed knitting yarn was traded at ₹260-261 (approximately $3.08-3.10) per kg (GST extra), 40 count combed at ₹285-286 (approximately $3.38-3.39) per kg, 30 count carded at ₹234-236 (approximately $2.78-2.80) per kg, and 40 count carded at ₹259-261 (approximately $3.07-3.10) per kg today.

India’s home textile hub Panipat also saw stable prices for recycled yarn and its raw materials. Recycled yarn demand remained low due to weak manufacturing activity in the home furnishing industry. Trade sources said the sustainability campaign has boosted interest in recycled yarn. Slow demand from the home furnishing segment was partly offset by improved buying from the garment sector. Labour shortages continued to impact recycled yarn purchases. Raw materials such as cotton comber and recycled polyester fibre were not traded at stable levels.

In Panipat, 10s recycled PC yarn (Grey) was traded at ₹75-78 (approximately $0.89-0.93) per kg (GST paid). Other varieties and counts were noted at 10s recycled PC yarn (Black) at ₹52-55 (approximately $0.62-0.65) per kg, 20s recycled PC yarn (Grey) at ₹95-99 (approximately $1.13-1.16) per kg and 30s recycled PC yarn (Grey) at ₹128-134 (approximately $1.52-1.59) per kg. Cotton comber prices were noted at ₹108-110 (approximately $1.28-1.31) per kg and recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) at ₹77-79 (approximately $0.91-0.94) per kg today.

In north India, cotton prices rose by ₹20–40 per maund (37.2 kg) since last Thursday due to a further decline in arrivals. However, prices did not continue the upward trend on the first day of this week. Trade sources said arrivals had fallen below 1,000 bales (170 kg each) in north Indian markets, reducing trading volume. Spinning mills are now purchasing cotton from the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) through auction sales. Although CCI’s cotton prices are 1.5–2 per cent higher than market rates, the better quality offsets the additional cost. Traders noted that private players and ginners have minimal stock this season. Ginners in Punjab are currently selling from their reserves.

North India’s cotton arrivals totalled 800 bales (170 kg each), comprising 400 bales in Haryana, 300 in upper Rajasthan, and 100 in lower Rajasthan. Punjab reported no fresh arrivals. Cotton prices in Punjab ranged from ₹5,780 to ₹5,790 (approximately $68.58–68.70) per maund of 37.2 kg; in Haryana, ₹5,680–5,710 (approximately $67.39–67.75); in upper Rajasthan, ₹5,780–5,800 (approximately $68.58–68.82). In lower Rajasthan, prices stood at ₹54,400–₹55,600 (approximately $645.45–659.69) per candy of 356 kg.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (KUL)