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.

Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Spun yarn prices stayed mostly stable in the past week, as current market trends highlight a cautious sentiment, with Bangladesh and Pakistan showing relatively stronger resilience compared to more subdued conditions in China and India. 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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Spun Yarn Prices: International Market (Weekly)

Cotton yarn import prices are increasing in China amid renewed optimism following a fresh trade truce reached with the United States in London. 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.

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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

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.

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Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Spun yarn markets in Asia showed Bangladesh strengthening across all categories, China and India remaining mixed, and Pakistan continuing to decline. 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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