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India's polyester & viscose yarn prices ease; PC rebounds

16 Jul '25

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India's polyester & viscose yarn prices ease; PC rebounds

Insights

India's polyester and viscose yarn prices declined by ₹*–* per kg due to better availability and subdued consumption, though polyester-cotton yarn rebounded on stronger demand and higher cotton prices.
Virgin PSF rates were cut after crude oil eased.
Viscose yarn prices fell amid improved imports.
Meanwhile, cotton prices in north India continued rising due to tight supply and increased freight costs.

In Ludhiana, PC yarn prices recovered after last week’s losses. The rise in cotton prices supported blended yarn, and consistent demand from the consumer industry contributed to the recovery. Polyester yarn prices, on the other hand, fell by &#****;* per kg, driven by a price cut in virgin polyester staple fibre (PSF). Major Indian PSF manufacturers have reduced prices by &#****;*.** per kg for the second fortnight of this month. A trader from the Ludhiana market told Fibre2Fashion, “Demand for PC and polyester yarn was comparatively better, as fabric production is picking up ahead of the festival season. Traders are primarily focused on domestic demand prospects.”

In Ludhiana, ** count PC combed yarn (**/**) traded at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); ** count PC carded yarn (**/**) at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg; ** recycled polyester yarn at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg; ** count virgin polyester spun at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) at &#****;**-** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg and virgin polyester fibre at &#****;*** (~$*.**) per kg.