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India's viscose & PC yarn down, polyester yarn steady amid slow demand

07 May '25

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India's viscose & PC yarn down, polyester yarn steady amid slow demand

Insights

India's viscose and polyester yarn markets faced weak demand and higher imports, driven by a softer US dollar and falling freight rates.
Viscose yarn prices eased in Mumbai but stayed stable in Surat.
Polyester-cotton yarn fell in Ludhiana due to lower PSF costs, while polyester yarn remained steady.
Loom sector labour shortages and slow downstream activity further suppressed demand.

PC yarn prices declined by &#****;* per kg in Ludhiana, despite higher cotton prices over the past fortnight. The fall in PSF prices allowed spinning mills to reduce PC yarn prices. However, there was no significant change in polyester yarn prices. Trade sources said subdued demand and tight payment conditions remain challenges for the market. Buyer interest is declining as no sudden demand recovery is expected.

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