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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.

Price Reports

SustainablesOrganic and BCI Cotton Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

June 12, 2026

Organic and BCI cotton prices are declining across most of South Asia in tandem with conventional cotton, though shifting spinner margins and upcoming BCI cotton traceability standards point to a changing market landscape.
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.

ConventionalPolyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

June 11, 2026

The Middle East crisis has driven a dramatic surge in Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) prices across Asia, severely squeezing spinner margins and creating a highly uncertain outlook for the coming months.
Our report compares the prices of polyester staple fibers (PSF) and spun polyester yarns 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 18 years and is avaiable for download.

ConventionalCotton Yarn Prices: International Market (Monthly)

June 11, 2026

International cotton yarn prices turned down in early June as buyers retreated in anticipation of cheaper fiber. 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.

ConventionalCotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

June 10, 2026

Cotton yarn prices held firm in May while fiber prices corrected in early June, redrawing the spinning margin map.
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 18 years and is avaiable for download.

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