South Indian cotton yarn faces headwind, but prices remain stable

South India's cotton yarn trade is under pressure due to labour shortages, weak export demand, and uncertainty over US tariffs. Sellers in Tiruppur and Mumbai are offering discounts amid sluggish market sentiment. Power and auto looms have reduced output as workers return home for summer. Despite bullish cotton prices due to tight supply, yarn demand remains low.

Apr 22, 2025 - 13:35

South Indian cotton yarn faces headwind, but prices remain stable

South India's cotton yarn trade is under pressure due to labour shortages, weak export demand, and uncertainty over US tariffs. Sellers in Tiruppur and Mumbai are offering discounts amid sluggish market sentiment. Power and auto looms have reduced output as workers return home for summer. Despite bullish cotton prices due to tight supply, yarn demand remains low.