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South India cotton yarn steady as India–US deal lifts sentiment

03 Feb '26

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South India cotton yarn steady as India–US deal lifts sentiment

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South India's cotton yarn market remained steady in Mumbai and Tiruppur, supported by optimism following the India–US trade deal. While prices stayed largely unchanged, spinning mills began quoting higher rates after US tariffs on Indian goods were cut to **%**. Market expects stronger yarn demand in the coming weeks, driven by improved garment export prospects and seasonal domestic consumption.

In the Mumbai market, cotton yarn prices remained stable, but sentiment was positive. Buyers and consuming industries were assessing short- and long-term demand for the coming months. Along with domestic summer demand, new trade deals with the US and EU are expected to open fresh avenues for garment and textile exports. A Mumbai-based trader told Fibre*Fashion, “Buyers are expected to ramp up cotton yarn purchases. Power looms and auto looms will increase production to cater to higher fabric demand from the garment industry. Indian exporters will be in a better position in the US and European garment markets.”

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.