The 50 percent U.S. tariff is pushing Indian cotton yarn prices into a sharp decline, threatening mills’ margins and exports while accelerating a shift in global apparel sourcing toward Bangladesh.
Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for cotton, polyester, and viscose. Additionally, it includes export prices for cotton yarns in different counts.

India’s fiber and yarn market has been under heavy pressure in August, with prices falling sharply as the newly imposed US tariffs weigh on demand and sentiment. Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for cotton, polyester, and viscose. Additionally, it includes export prices for cotton yarns in different counts.

The Indian fiber and yarn market is entering a tense and uncertain phase this week, marked by muted trading activity, geopolitical headwinds, and structural pressures on export competitiveness. Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for cotton, polyester, and viscose. Additionally, it includes export prices for cotton yarns in different counts.