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India's polyester, viscose yarn prices rise amid strong winter demand

04 Jun '25

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India's polyester, viscose yarn prices rise amid strong winter demand

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India's man-made fibre yarn trade saw increased demand, driven by rising winter-season corporate garment orders and reduced imports, especially after a Bangladesh import ban.
Polyester and viscose yarn prices surged across Surat, Ludhiana, and Mumbai, supported by tighter supply and volatile freight costs.
Meanwhile, north India's cotton prices declined slightly despite slowing arrivals.

Polyester spun yarn prices increased further by &#****;* per kg in the Ludhiana market. Indian manufacturers have raised polyester staple fibre (PSF) prices again, with a leading producer hiking rates by &#****;*.** per kg this month. A trader from Ludhiana told Fibre2Fashion, “Demand for polyester spun yarn has improved in north India, which has driven up prices. The winter-season corporate demand for garments has increased, likely supporting demand for all types of yarn used in garment production.” Notably, Indian corporates have turned to domestic suppliers following the import ban from Bangladesh via land ports.

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