An Overview of Yarn Exports from India

India's total textile exports in 2008-09 is expected to remain flat as compared with the previous year, as a falling rupee has offset losses in the first six months. According to Mr. J.N. Singh, Joint Secre-tary in the Ministry of Textiles exports will be more or less in line with last year’s US$22-23 billion.

During January 2009, all except cotton/viscose and acrylic/cotton yarn, all yarns recorded significant declines from their last year’s numbers. Major decline was seen in cotton yarn exports which accounts for almost 75% of all yarns. The overall unit price realization averaged US$ 2.75/kg as against US$3.12/kg last year, implying a fall of 12%. The Indian Re has depreciated by al-most 20% during the 12-month period.

Export Trends in Jan 2009

The decline in spun yarn exports deepened further in January 2009 compared to December. During the month exports from four major ports (accounting for over 75% of total) declined 42% in terms of volume and 49% in terms of value in comparison with the corresponding month a year ago.

During January 2009, spun yarn was exported to 70 countries across the world as against 79 last year. Asian countries accounted for 35% of export value, while West Europe accounted for another 24%. The third largest region was Middle East where 19% of spun yarn was exported.


Counts in Demand - Ups and Downs

In January 2009, 12 counts formed the elite group fetching over US$ 1 million of export earnings and accounted for nearly 60% of total volume exports.Their cumulative value was US$48 million and volumes at 18.8 million kgs. As against this, 23 count types fetched over US$1 million each with total earning at US$115 million in January 2008.

Combed Cotton Yarn
Of the 23.7 million kgs of cotton yarn exports, 19 million kgs were combed yarn with a unit value realization of US$2.29 per kg...

Carded Cotton Yarn
Of the 23.7 million kgs of cotton yarn exports, 2.3 million kgs were carded yarn with a unit value realization of US$1.65 per kg.....

Polyester Spun Yarn
Polyester yarn is the fourth largest among exports of spun yarns. In January 2009, over 1 million kgs of polyester spun yarn was exported worth US$2.84 million. This was almost half the volume and value exported a year ago. Although exports have declined, its unit realization improved in January 2009.....

PC Yarn
Polyester/Cotton blended yarn is the third largest among exports of spun yarns after cotton and viscose. In January 2009, 1.3 million kgs of PC spun yarn was exported worth US$2.88 million....