India's cotton fiber and yarn prices fell over the past four weeks. The decline followed the sharp correction in New York. Polyester moved in the opposite direction, as intermediate prices rose with the tension in the Middle East. Spinners could not fully pass on the higher cost of polyester fiber. This report offers a comprehensive view of fiber and yarn prices in India, with a focus on yarn v. fiber spread. Cotton yarn export prices are also covered.

Yarn prices rose again in India last month, and cotton spinners kept their margins.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of Indian fiber and yarn pricing, tracking weekly and monthly market movements. It monitors Cotton, Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF), and Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF) alongside cotton, spun polyester, poly-cotton, and poly-viscose yarns. Spinning mill gross margins are evaluated based on yarn-to-fiber price spreads, and upcoming market trends are forecasted. All supporting data, including a 15-year historical time series, is fully downloadable.