Apparel Prices

Yarn Price Comparison

We provide a comparison of cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Market indicators are released on a monthly basis, covering the past 15 years in both local currencies and US dollars.

We display the price difference between yarn and fiber to assess how gross margins have evolved in these three countries.

Our Yarn Price Comparison database features weekly and monthly prices, comparing domestic yarn markets in China, India, and Pakistan. It covers 100% cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. Prices are available in local currency units and in US dollars over an 8-year period.

ConventionalSpun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly)

Cotton and polyester moved in opposite directions in September. Cotton fiber prices fell after the summer rally. Cotton yarn prices started to follow, and India and China made the first cuts. Polyester staple fiber surged with crude oil after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Spinners in South Asia passed this cost on to polyester and blended yarns. In China, weak demand kept yarn prices almost flat.

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ConventionalCotton Yarn Prices: International Market (Monthly)

Cotton yarn export prices have started to ease after the sharp fall of cotton in New York. Indian offers declined this week for the first time in two months. Pakistani prices are holding firm, and China's import prices have only slipped for carded yarns.
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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SustainablesOrganic and BCI Cotton Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Organic cotton premiums widened in Asia over the past four weeks. Certified fiber and yarn prices rose faster than conventional cotton in India, and organic yarn premiums held firm in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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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