Apparel Prices

Cotton Yarn Prices

Our Cotton Yarn Price Reports and Databases cover the domestic cotton yarn markets in Bangladesh, China, India, and Pakistan.  

This section also covers the Cotton Yarn export prices in India and Pakistan, as well as the Cotton Yarn import prices in China.

The data from India and Pakistan is updated every week, while the data from China is updated every day. The historical data covers up to 15 years and is available for download.

Price Reports

ConventionalCotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton and yarn prices moved higher across South Asia in March and early April, driven by a rebound in New York futures, with Pakistan recording the sharpest yarn price adjustment.
Our report compares the prices of cotton fiber and yarn in China, India, and Pakistan for both previous months and the current month. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the yarn/fiber spreads in each country. Gross margins of domestic spinners are presented on a monthly basis. The historical data goes back 18 years and is avaiable for download.

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SustainablesOrganic and BCI Cotton Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

The conventional cotton rally in Asia has pushed organic and BCI prices higher, but at a slower pace, squeezing sustainable premiums in India and Pakistan and pressuring spinner margins.
Our monthly report on organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices covers the latest market trends in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, including the price differences between sustainable and conventional cotton and the yarn vs fiber gap. Average monthly data are also released.

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ConventionalCotton Yarn Prices: International Market (Monthly)

International spun yarn prices diverged this month as the Middle East shock repriced Pakistan's export offers sharply higher while India held firm and Chinese import demand stayed strong. The report details the latest and long-term trends in the international yarn market, focusing on 100% cotton in China, India, and Pakistan. The report highlights various counts in both carded and combed cotton categories. All data are available for download.

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ConventionalSpun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly)

Yarn prices rose in most Asian markets in February, with India leading the gains and Bangladesh picking up fast.
To compare market trends across these four countries, we have selected benchmark indicators, including 30s carded cotton knitting and 40s combed cotton knitting, polyester-cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. All data are available for download.

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Price Database

International Cotton Yarn Market

India: Cotton Yarn Export Prices

100% Cotton

  • Carded Cotton: 30s
  • Combed Cotton: 24s, 30s, 40s, 30s Compact, 40s Compact

Pakistan: Cotton Yarn Export Prices

100% Cotton

  • Carded Cotton: 8s, 10s, 16s, 20s, 30s, 32s
  • Combed Cotton: 20s, 30s, 32s, 40s

China: Cotton Yarn Import Prices

100% Cotton

  • CNF Carded: 21s, 32s
  • CNF Combed: 32s

China: Cotton Yarn Import Prices per Origin

100% Cotton

  • CNF 10s Open End India
  • CNF 21s Carded Knitting: India, Pakistan
  • CNF 32s Carded Knitting: India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Uzbekistan
  • CNF 32s Combed Knitting: India

China Domestic Market

Domestic Market Indicators

100% Cotton

  • 10s Open End
  • Carded Knitting: 32s
  • Combed Knitting: 40s

Qianqing Market (Zhejiang)

100% Cotton

  • Carded Knitting: 21s, 32s, 40s, 40/2s
  • Combed Knitting: 40s, 60s

India Domestic Market

Conventional Cotton Yarns

Conventional Cotton Yarns: Domestic Market

  • Carded Cotton: 24s, 26s, 30s
  • Combed Cotton: 30s, 40s

Sustainable Cotton Yarns

BCI Cotton Yarns

  • Carded Knitting: 24s, 30s, 40s
  • Combed Knitting: 24s, 30s, 40s

Organic Cotton Yarns

  • Carded Knitting: 24s, 30s, 40s
  • Combed Knitting: 24s, 30s, 40s

Regenagri Cotton Yarns

  • Carded Knitting: 24s, 30s, 40s
  • Combed Knitting: 24s, 30s, 40s

Recycled Cotton Yarns

  • Carded Knitting: 24s, 30s

Pakistan Domestic Market

Conventional Cotton Yarns

Conventional Cotton Yarns: Domestic Market

  • Carded Cotton: OE10s, 20s, 30s
  • Combed Cotton: 40s, 60s, 80s

Sustainable Cotton Yarns

BCI Cotton Yarns

  • Carded Knitting: 20s, 30s, 40s
  • Combed Knitting: 20s, 30s, 40s

Organic Cotton Yarns

  • Carded Knitting: 20s, 30s, 40s
  • Combed Knitting: 20s, 30s, 40s

Regenagri Cotton Yarns

  • Carded Knitting: 20s, 30s, 40s
  • Combed Knitting: 20s, 30s, 40s

Recycled Cotton Yarns

  • Carded Knitting: 20s, 30s, 40s
  • Combed Knitting: 20s, 30s, 40s

Bangladesh Domestic Market

Conventional Cotton Yarns - Knitting

  • Carded Cotton: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s
  • Combed Cotton: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s
  • USCTP Carded Cotton: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s
  • Combed Compact Supima Cotton: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s

Sustainable Cotton Yarns - Knitting

  • BCI Cotton - Carded & Combed: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s
  • Organic Cotton - Carded & Combed: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s
  • Regenagri Cotton - Carded & Combed: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s
  • Recycled Cotton - Carded & Combed: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s
  • Organic Cotton-Recycled Cotton Blends: 20/22s, 24/26s, 28/30s, 32s, 34s, 36s, 40s