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)

India leads the region with resilient demand, China and Bangladesh remain steady, while Pakistan continues to face mounting challenges in its yarn markets. 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)

The global cotton yarn market is stabilizing after India’s April rally, while Pakistan faces continued price pressure and China’s demand remains subdued. 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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Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Yarn market trends remained slightly depressed in the past week in China, India and Pakistan while the Bangladeshi market stayed supported by strong apparel orders and partial ban on Indian yarn imports. 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)

South Asian yarn exporters focused this week on the consequences of Bangladesh’s recent ban on Indian cotton yarn shipments by land routes. 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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