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South India cotton yarn steady as demand awaits tariff rollout

06 Feb '26

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South India cotton yarn steady as demand awaits tariff rollout

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South India's cotton yarn market remains range-bound as mills await clearer demand signals despite optimism due to trade deals with the EU and the US. Buying is limited to price support, with real traction expected only after tariff notifications. Stable summer demand is offset by weak export pull. Softer cotton prices and ample CCI stocks continue to cap yarn price upside.

In the Mumbai market, cotton yarn prices steadied after a slight increase. Traders remain optimistic about improved demand, but current buying is largely aimed at supporting prices at existing levels. A Mumbai-based trader told Fibre*Fashion: “Local summer demand is sufficient to keep the market at current levels. Regarding new demand after FTAs with the US and EU, buyers are waiting for fresh orders from overseas customers. Stronger demand will emerge only after reduced tariffs come into effect.” Cotton demand from spinning mills has also eased following the recent price hike.

In Mumbai, ** carded yarn of warp and weft varieties were traded at &#****;*,***-*,*** (~$**.**-**.**) and &#****;*,***-*,*** per * kg (~$**.**-**.**) (excluding GST), respectively. Other prices include ** combed warp at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg, ** carded weft at &#****;*,***-*,*** (~$**.**-**.** per *.* kg, **/** carded warp at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg, **/** carded warp at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg, and **/** combed warp at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg, according to trade sources.