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Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6 Analysis: Cotton Fibre Market Trends, Prices & Forecast

TexPro provides pricing information for Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6, covering subproducts such as 28 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.

Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6, 28 mm, Domestic - India (01 May 2024 - 30 Apr 2025)

Overall Trend

  • The prices of Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6 have been in a decreasing trend from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic India).

Price Trend

  • The prices of Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6 have decreased by 5.03% from May 2024 to April 2025 in Asia (Domestic India).
  • The average month-on-month percentage change has been -0.44% for Asia (Domestic India) during the same period.
  • The highest percentage increase of 1.94% was reported in September 2024, and the highest percentage decrease of -6.41% was reported in November 2024 for Asia (Domestic India).
  • The average price for Asia (Domestic India) in 2024 was 1.54 USD/kg, which has decreased by 3.57% to 1.49 USD/kg in 2025, declining at a CAGR of -3.57% from 2024 to 2025.

Price Range

  • The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Asia (Domestic India) was 1.52 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.06 USD/Kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.07 USD/Kg, indicating a higher range above average price. The average price from May 2024 to April 2025 for Asia (Domestic India) was 1.52 USD/kg, indicating that the prices have fluctuated around this average. The range between average and minimum price is 0.06 USD/Kg and that of between maximum and average price is 0.07 USD/Kg, indicating a higher range above average price.
  • The maximum and minimum prices reported for Asia (Domestic India) were 1.59 USD/kg and 1.46 USD/kg, respectively, showing a price range of 0.13 USD/Kg.

Volatility

  • The standard deviation in Asia (Domestic India) prices was 0.05 USD/kg, indicating a Low Volatility in prices.
  • The prices for Asia (Domestic India) traded at a moving average premium of 0.64% and at a moving average discount of -2.94% from the moving average price during the same period.

This analysis highlights the challenges faced by the Recycled Cotton market in Asia (Domestic India), particularly in the context of fluctuating prices and overall declining trends. The CAGR indicates a consistent decline, which may impact sourcing strategies and pricing models for manufacturers and retailers in the textile industry.

Trend Report

The average price of Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6 has increased by 0.37% in the month of April 2025 as compared to March 2025. The price of Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6 has been above its last six months average price by 1.96%. The price of Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6 has reduced by a CAGR of -0.48% in last one year. The price of Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6 in the month of April 2025 has decreased by -8.67% as compared to the same month last year.

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Recycled Cotton: Shankar-6 – Market Overview & Industry Significance

Shankar-6 Cotton, recycled from post-industrial or post-consumer waste of the widely popular Shankar-6 variety, is finding increasing adoption in India's textile sector. It is seen as a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly fiber alternative to virgin cotton. Famous for its whiteness and minimal trash content, Shankar-6 is the preferred cotton type in many Indian mills, including the sturdy 28mm staple length variety. Recycling Shankar-6 cotton into usable fiber reinforces circular economy principles without having to compromise too much on quality.

Recycled Shankar-6 cotton has many of the original fiber's desirable qualities, including its strength, and is well suited to spinning lower to medium-count yarns. It is widely applied in creating environmentally friendly textiles, such as recycled clothing, blended yarns, denim, and home decor. Although not as uniform as virgin cotton, recycled cotton finds favor with brands that are keen on minimizing their environmental footprint and textile waste.

The recycling process of Shankar-6 cotton is collecting, sorting, and reprocessing textile waste, usually in Gujarat, where both ginning and cotton production infrastructure are well established. Technological advancements in recycling have enhanced fiber quality, allowing more consistency. Recycled cotton lowers water usage and carbon emissions, which is in line with India's increasing sustainability drive.

TexPro monitors prices and market conditions for recycled Shankar-6 28mm cotton, providing real-time prices and forecast prices. As there is increased demand for sustainable raw materials, particularly in circular fashion, recycled Shankar-6 cotton represents a morally viable and increasingly effective option for producers.

Recycled Shankar-6 cotton is further developing in relevance as supply chains increasingly adapt to pursue both cost and sustainability goals. Showcasing historically stable prices, it is quickly gaining prominence in the Indian textile industry.