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CAI (Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202) Analysis: Cotton Fibre Market Trends, Prices & Forecast

TexPro provides pricing information for CAI (Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202), covering subproducts such as 27 mm, It offers historical pricing data for up to the last five years. It also provides an accurate price forecast for the next “9/12” months, updated twice a month. The data is collected from our verified primary and secondary data sources.

CAI (Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202), 27 mm, Domestic - India (01 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025)

Overall Trend

  • The prices of Cotton Fibre (CAI - Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202) have been in a decreasing trend from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic India).

Price Trend

  • The prices of Cotton Fibre (CAI - Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202) have decreased by 4.97% from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic India).
  • The average month-on-month percentage change has been -0.44% during the same period, indicating a consistent decline in prices.
  • The highest percentage increase of 3.33% was reported in July 2024, while the highest percentage decrease of -4.84% was reported in August 2024 for Asia (Domestic India).
  • The average price for Asia (Domestic India) in 2024 was 1.79875 USD/kg, which has decreased by 5.35% to 1.7025 USD/kg in 2025, reflecting a CAGR of -5.35% from 2024 to 2025.

Price Range

  • The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Asia (Domestic India) was 1.7667 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between the average and minimum price is 0.0767 USD/kg, and that between the maximum and average price is 0.0933 USD/kg, indicating a higher range above the average price.
  • The maximum and minimum prices reported for Asia (Domestic India) were 1.86 USD/kg and 1.69 USD/kg, respectively, showing a price range of 0.17 USD/kg.

Volatility

  • The standard deviation in Asia (Domestic India) prices was 0.0536 USD/kg, indicating low volatility in the market.
  • The prices for Asia (Domestic India) traded at a moving average premium of 1.80% and at a moving average discount of -3.04% from the moving average price during the same period.

This analysis highlights the significant downward trend in cotton fiber prices over the past year, reflecting broader market conditions and potential challenges in sourcing and procurement for textile manufacturers. The low volatility suggests a relatively stable market environment, despite the overall price decline.

Trend Report

The average price of CAI (Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202) has increased by 1.85% in the month of April 2025 as compared to March 2025. The price of CAI (Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202) has been above its last six months average price by 0.09%. The price of CAI (Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202) has reduced by a CAGR of -0.45% in last one year. The price of CAI (Punjab / Haryana / Rajasthan - ICS 202) in the month of April 2025 has decreased by -7.10% as compared to the same month last year.

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CAI (Punjab/Haryana/Rajasthan – ICS 202) – Product Overview & Market Insight

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) offers standardized measurements for assessing the quality of cotton produced in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. One of the most popular varieties grown in these states is 27mm staple length cotton, which is prized for its strength, softness, and dyeability. This makes it well-suited for a wide variety of textile applications such as denim, knitted clothes, belts, and more.

The warm climates in these states favor intensive cotton production. Growing encouragement from government policies, high yields, and access to both domestic & international markets propels demand for cotton from Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Cotton produced in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan is reputed to be of superior quality. Both domestic and global textile manufacturers prefer this cotton for its durability and versatility.

TexPro monitors 27mm staple length cotton pricing trends, providing past data, current prices, and future forecasts. It is therefore an important resource for textile stakeholders who need to develop effective procurement strategies as well as stay ahead of competitors.

With a reputation for price stability, 27mm staple length cotton from Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan is a reliable raw material for international as well as Indian textile manufacturers. These manufacturers use this cotton variant for undergarments, t-shirts, home furnishings, and more, ensuring consistent demand.