What it is
Spun yarn made from cotton fibre in counts (Ne) from coarse to fine. Weavers, knitters and garment units buy it by count and ply.
Carded and combed yarnRing-spun, open-end (OE) and compact yarnHosiery yarn for knitting; grey, bleached and dyed yarn
Where imports come from
Very low. India imported cotton yarn worth US$ 28.54 million in 2025-26 while producing 3,756 million kg in 2024-25 (provisional).
- Vietnam — US$ 12.65 million of imports under HS 5205 in 2025-26.
- Egypt — US$ 11.44 million of imports under HS 5205 in 2025-26.
- United States — US$ 1.44 million of imports under HS 5205 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Spinning mills registered with the Office of the Textile Commissioner file periodic production returns (Textile Statistical Return System).
Storage and handling
Store cones and cartons in a dry, dust-free room; humidity changes weight and strength.
Businesses that use it
Cotton Yarn Dyeing (Hank and Package Dyeing) →Cotton Knitted (Hosiery) Fabric Unit →Bedsheet Weaving Unit (Power Loom) →Towel Manufacturing →Handloom Gamcha (Loin Cloth) →Knitted Socks Making →Socks Manufacturing →Interlock (Double-Knit) Cotton Fabric →