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Weak north India cotton yarn market awaits winter demand rebound

27 Oct '25

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Weak north India cotton yarn market awaits winter demand rebound

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Cotton yarn prices in north India continued to weaken amid sluggish demand after Diwali, slipping slightly in Ludhiana and Delhi. New cotton arrivals and lower fibre prices pressured rates, though prices briefly rebounded as CCI began procurement. Recycled yarn prices in Panipat stayed steady amid slow trading, with expectations of rising demand as winter garment production increases.

In Ludhiana, cotton yarn prices fell by &#****;* per kg as stockists and mills tried to attract buyers. A trader from the Ludhiana market told Fibre*Fashion, “Cotton yarn demand has not improved yet. However, cheaper cotton has allowed spinning mills to reduce yarn prices. The arrival of new cotton is expected to keep prices in check in the coming months, with arrivals rising in various states.”

In Ludhiana, ** count cotton combed yarn was sold at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (inclusive of GST); ** and ** count combed yarn were traded at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg and &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg, respectively; and carded yarn of ** count was noted at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg today, according to trade sources.