Spun Yarn Exports from India in April 08

Yarn exports from India in April 08 were around 56 thousand tons, down by 7.2% compared to previous month. Major declines were seen in cotton and PV yarn exports. Of the total yarn, almost 77% accounted for cotton yarn. Cotton yarn exports plunged 10% to 43,391 tons during the month. It was followed by PC and Viscose yarn with around 3,391 and 3,348 tons of exports respectively. PV yarn exports also saw a major drop of 27% in April with exports at 1,823 tons.

The average price realization of cotton yarn was US$ 2.98 /kg, that for PC yarn was US$ 2.47 /kg and for viscose yarn it was US$ 3.78/kg. Average price realization of polyester yarn was US$ 2.71/kg and for PV yarn was US$ 3.11/kg.









Top 10 counts exported from India
Among the top 10 counts, all were the cotton yarn except for 30/1 viscose yarn. 30/1 cotton yarn was the top count followed by 40/1 and 20/1. Exports of 30/1 cotton yarn were around 12,551 tons in the month of April and the average realization price stood at US$ 2.66/kg.

COTTON YARN EXPORTS FROM INDIA
Yarn export from India declined 7% in April 2008 from the March 2008 levels. A total of 55.97 thousand tons of yarn was exported during the month, of which, cotton yarn was around 43 thousand tons. Thus, cotton yarn accounted for over 70% of total yarn export. Bangladesh continues to be the largest importer of Indian cotton yarn. Korea, Egypt and Brazil were the next top importers of Indian yarn.

The detailed report covers analysis of cotton, polyester, viscose spun yarns and the blends as well. The information is part of YnFx Yarn ExportWatch report and for your copy of the detailed report please write to : sales@ynfx.com or call us at +91 22 66291122