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North Indian cotton yarn trade hit by weak demand, Indo-Pak tensions

28 Apr '25

4 min read

North Indian cotton yarn trade hit by weak demand, Indo-Pak tensions

Insights

Cotton yarn trade in north India remained sluggish due to India-Pakistan tensions, US tariffs, and weak international demand.
Despite stronger cotton prices, yarn rates stayed stable in Delhi and Ludhiana, with limited buying amid payment issues and cautious sentiment.
In Panipat, recycled yarn prices held steady despite labour shortages.
Cotton prices firmed up locally.

In Delhi, demand for cotton yarn has weakened, though prices have remained stable. Cotton yarn buying was limited, with buyers exercising caution. A trader from the Delhi market told Fibre2Fashion, “There is uncertainty in international trade due to US tariffs and rising tensions between India and Pakistan. These concerns have discouraged buyers from purchasing cotton yarn, as they prefer to wait for more clarity in the global trade situation.”

In Delhi, ** count combed knitting yarn was traded at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg (GST extra), ** count combed at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg, ** count carded at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg, and ** count carded at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg today.