June saw varied movements in cotton fiber and yarn prices across China, India, and Pakistan, leading to mixed trends in spinning mill gross margins.
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 17 years and is avaiable for download.

In May, the difference between cotton fiber and yarn prices pointed to steady margins in India, slight pressure in China, and shrinking margins in Pakistan as yarn prices dropped more than fiber costs. 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 17 years and is avaiable for download.

Cotton fiber and yarn prices declined further in China and Pakistan in April 2025, while India showed some resistance with modest price gains. 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 17 years and is avaiable for download.

Cotton fiber prices have continued their downward trajectory across China, India, and Pakistan, while yarn prices have remained relatively stable, leading to a modest recovery in the cotton-to-yarn spread, though challenges persist, particularly in Pakistan where margins remain compressed. 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 17 years and is avaiable for download.