A trader from Delhi market told Fibre2Fashion, “Spinning mills have export orders for yarn supplies. Domestic market was facing supply shortage in polyester-cotton and cotton yarn.” According to Fibre2Fashion’s market insight tool TexPro, 30 count combed yarn was traded at ₹285-290 per kg (GST extra), 40 count combed at ₹315-320 per kg, 30 count carded at ₹260-265 per kg and 40 count carded at ₹290-295 per kg.

North India’s cotton yarn market witnessed positive mood as export demand pushed up yarn prices. Delhi market noted a price rise of ₹5-10 per kg, while cotton yarn prices increased by ₹2 per kg in Ludhiana market. Traders said that cotton yarn prices increased in last one week because of new export orders. Recycled yarn market of Panipat remained steady.

Trade sources from Ludhiana market also confirmed better buying for export orders. A trader from Ludhiana said that Indian exporters have secured orders from various global markets. 30 count cotton combed yarn was sold at ₹282-292 per kg (GST inclusive), according to TexPro. 20 and 25 count combed yarn were traded at ₹272-282 per kg and ₹277-287 per kg respectively. Carded yarn of 30 count steadied at ₹262-272 per kg.

The prices in Panipat’s recycled yarn market were unmoved while demand was limited. Traders said that buyers were buying cotton yarn for immediate or assured demand. They were avoiding stocking of raw materials for their future demand. 10s recycled yarn (white) was traded at ₹88-90 per kg (GST extra). 10s recycled yarn (coloured – high quality) was traded at ₹105-110 per kg, 10s recycled yarn (coloured – low quality) at ₹80-85 per kg and 20s recycled PC coloured (high quality) at ₹110-115 per kg. 30 recycled PC coloured (high quality) was priced at ₹145-150 per kg, whereas 10s optical yarn was priced at ₹100-110 per kg in the market. Comber prices were noted at ₹150-155 per kg. The price of recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) was noted at ₹82-84 per kg.

Meanwhile, cotton prices remained steady in north India amid slower demand. According to the traders, cotton arrival and demand were limited. Cotton prices could not get support from lower arrival due to weak demand. Softness in MCX cotton candy future was also unsupportive for yarn market. Cotton arrival was around 11,000 bales of 170 kg in north Indian states. Cotton was traded at ₹6,300-6,400 in Punjab, ₹6,300-6,400 in Haryana and ₹6,475-6,550 per maund of 37.2 kg in upper Rajasthan. Cotton was sold at ₹60,500-62,500 per candy of 356 kg in lower Rajasthan.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)