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QCO makes Indian polyester fibre 35% costlier than China

07 Nov '25
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QCO makes Indian polyester fibre 35% costlier than China
QCO makes Indian polyester fibre 35% costlier than China

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  • India's polyester staple fibre is around *** per cent costlier than in China, as domestic prices have not fallen at the same pace.
  • Indian PSF averaged $*.** per kg in October 2025 compared with China's $*.** per kg.
  • Industry experts say QCO have created a non-tariff barrier because foreign suppliers cannot secure BIS certification, limiting imports and raising costs for Indian exporters.

The average price of virgin polyester fibre in India stood at $*.** per kg in October ****, which was ** per cent higher than China’s FOB price of $*.** per kg during the same period, according to sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.

Polyester fibre prices fell by ** per cent in China over the last ** months, whereas prices in India eased by only ** per cent. The disparity stood at ** per cent in January–March ****.

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