Yarn prices rise by ₹12/kg, Tiruppur exporters under pressure
By yash chouhan 2026-04-02 12:40:26
Yarn Prices Jump by ₹12/kg, Tiruppur Exporters Under Pressure Amid Global Uncertainty
Cotton yarn prices used in Tiruppur’s knitwear industry rose by ₹10–₹12 per kilogram on Wednesday, marking the start of the new fiscal year with fresh cost pressures. The increase follows earlier hikes of ₹7/kg in late February and another ₹7/kg in mid-March, according to industry sources.
The surge is linked to rising global cotton prices, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. As a result, domestic cotton rates in India have also climbed.
Manufacturers estimate that the latest increase could push up the production cost of a single knitwear garment by as much as ₹6.
Exporters are particularly concerned about the impact. KM Subramanian, President of the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA), noted that the sharp rise in cotton prices has added to existing challenges, including higher raw material costs, overseas tariffs, and shipping difficulties.
He pointed out that exporters are unable to pass on the increased costs to international buyers, as prices for current orders have already been locked in through contracts—effectively squeezing margins further.
On Wednesday, all major varieties of cotton yarn saw price increases. For instance, 20s combed yarn rose from ₹265 to ₹277 per kilogram.
Despite the price surge, industry representatives maintain that there is no shortage of cotton in India, even as the current cotton season nears its end.
