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Cotton yarn prices remain steady as mills try to protect margin

07 Oct '25

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Cotton yarn prices remain steady as mills try to protect margin

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Cotton yarn prices stayed steady in Mumbai and Tiruppur amid slow to average demand, as mills held rates to protect margins despite cheaper cotton. Traders expect improved export demand with lower input costs. In Gujarat, new cotton arrivals pressured prices, while mills preferred old stock due to moisture issues. Meanwhile, the CCI reduced auction rates to clear inventory.

In Mumbai, cotton yarn demand was moderate, and prices hovered around previous levels. A trader from the Mumbai market told Fibre*Fashion, “Spinning mills are holding prices to protect their margins. They expect that lower cotton prices will enhance their competitiveness in international markets. With Diwali demand now over, power and auto looms have reduced fabric production.”

In Mumbai, ** carded yarn of warp and weft varieties were traded at &#****;*,***-*,*** (approximately $**.**-$**.**) and &#****;*,***-*,*** per * kg (approximately $**.**-$**.**) (excluding GST), respectively. Other prices include: ** combed warp at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-$*.**) per kg, ** carded weft at &#****;*,***-*,*** (approximately $**.**-$**.**) per *.* kg, **/** carded warp at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-$*.**) per kg, **/** carded warp at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-$*.**) per kg and **/** combed warp at &#****;***-*** (approximately $*.**-*.**) per kg, according to trade sources.