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)

A broad surge in raw cotton and polyester prices is squeezing profit margins for Asian yarn spinners, driving up costs across the market with no immediate return to pre-war levels expected.
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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ConventionalCotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton and yarn prices moved higher across South Asia in March and early April, driven by a rebound in New York futures, with Pakistan recording the sharpest yarn price adjustment.
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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ConventionalSpun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly)

Domestic spun yarn prices continued their upward trend through March, as geopolitical cost pressures, export demand flows and seasonal factors drove prices higher.
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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