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ICF MECH (Maharashtra) Analysis: Cotton Fibre Market Trends, Prices & Forecast

TexPro provides pricing information for ICF MECH (Maharashtra), covering subproducts such as 29 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.

ICF MECH (Maharashtra), 29 mm, Domestic - India (01 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025)

Overall Trend

  • The prices of Cotton Fibre (ICF MECH 29 mm) have been in a decreasing trend from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic India).

Price Trend

  • The prices of Cotton Fibre (ICF MECH 29 mm) have decreased by 8.72% from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic India).
  • The average month-on-month percentage change has been -0.79% for Asia (Domestic India) during the same period.
  • The highest percentage increase of 4.21% was reported in September 2024, and the highest percentage decrease of -5.05% was reported in October 2024 for Asia (Domestic India).
  • The average price for Asia (Domestic India) in 2024 was 1.895 USD/kg, which has decreased by 8.05% to 1.7425 USD/kg in 2025, declining at a CAGR of -8.05% from 2024 to 2025.

Price Range

  • The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Asia (Domestic India) was 1.844 USD/kg indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.124 USD/Kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.136 USD/Kg, indicating a higher range above average price. The maximum and minimum prices reported for Asia (Domestic India) were 1.98 USD/kg and 1.72 USD/kg, respectively showing a price range of 0.26 USD/Kg.
  • The average price indicates a stable market with minor fluctuations, suggesting that while there is a downward trend, the prices remain within a manageable range for manufacturers and suppliers.

Volatility

  • The standard deviation in Asia (Domestic India) prices was 0.0907 USD/kg, indicating a low volatility in prices, which is favorable for businesses planning their procurement and pricing strategies.
  • The prices for Asia (Domestic India) traded at a moving average premium of 1.88% and at a moving average discount of -5.28% from the moving average price during the same period, reflecting a relatively stable pricing environment with slight premiums that could indicate demand pressures or cost increases in raw materials.

This analysis highlights the current challenges and opportunities within the textile market, particularly for Cotton Fibre in Domestic India, where price stability is crucial for strategic planning in sourcing and procurement.

Trend Report

The average price of ICF MECH (Maharashtra) has increased by 3.39% in the month of April 2025 as compared to March 2025. The price of ICF MECH (Maharashtra) has been above its last six months average price by 1.17%. The price of ICF MECH (Maharashtra) has reduced by a CAGR of -0.83% in last one year. The price of ICF MECH (Maharashtra) in the month of April 2025 has decreased by -12.09% as compared to the same month last year.

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ICF MECH (Maharashtra) – Market Overview & Industry Significance

The Indian Cotton Federation (ICF) is a major body governing cotton pricing and benchmarking throughout India, including varieties grown in Maharashtra. One of the popular cotton varieties grown here is MECH cotton, and the 29mm staple length variant is a popular product among textile manufacturers of the state. MECH cotton is a raw cotton type and benefits from the climatic conditions of Maharashtra, providing adequate rainfall and sunshine.

MECH cotton from Maharashtra has good uniformity and strength, which makes it ideal for spinning coarse to medium-size yarns. The 29mm variety is widely used in local mills for denim, workwear fabric, and low to mid-level apparel production. Though it does not provide the softness of longer staple cottons, MECH 29mm is reliably durable and cost-effective—making it much sought after in mass-market textile manufacturing.

Maharashtra's large cotton-producing fields benefit from both irrigated and rain-fed farming, with MECH varieties especially suited to the state's conditions. MECH cotton in the state has thus consistently produced large yields, increasing its popularity among Maharashtra's cultivators.

TexPro provides detailed analysis on the pricing patterns of 29mm MECH cotton from Maharashtra, which includes historical price behavior, current market trends, and forecasts. Such information assists textile producers and traders in optimizing their sourcing strategies.

Owing to regular supply and historically stable prices, 29mm MECH cotton from Maharashtra remains a staple in India's domestic textile industry. Textile manufacturers from both Maharashtra and the rest of India continue to rely on MECH cotton produced in the state.