Cotton Yarn Market Analysis

Type (Carded Yarn, Combed Yarn, Others)

Carded yarn segment is projected to dominate cotton yarn market share of around 51.8% by the end of 2037. Carded yarn is considered a superior yarn and is widely used in the production of home textiles such as blankets, casual clothing, towels, and bed linens. Softness and loftiness are major characteristics of carded cotton yarns contributing to their sales growth. The rising consumer demand for breathable, comfortable, and natural materials for home textiles is further augmenting the sales of carded yarns.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis reveals that the carded cotton spun yarns captured the 205.444 producer price index by commodity in 2022. Furthermore, as per the analysis by the Observatory of Economic Complexity, the cotton, carded, or combed global trade was totaled at USD 312 million, in 2022. Wherein India was the top exporter with USD 66.6 million and Vietnam was the prime importer with USD 49.9 million. Also, cotton, carded, or combed accounted for the 4498th rank in the product complexity index (PCI).

Application (Apparel, Home Textiles, Industrial Textiles, Others)

The apparel segment is estimated to hold a dominating share of the global cotton yarn market through 2037. The increasing demand for natural fibers in the fashion industry is positively influencing cotton yarn sales. Eco-conscious customers are major buyers of organic and sustainable cotton yarn-based apparel products. Cotton yarn’s softness, durability, and resistance to wear and tear compared to other fibers is a prime driver to its sales growth. For instance, the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis estimated that the spun cotton yarns in textile products and apparel accounted for 153.826 producer price index by commodity, in 2024. Furthermore, the National Cotton Council of America reveals that cotton accounts for over 60% of the share in the retail apparel and home furnishings market.

Our in-depth analysis of the cotton yarn market includes the following segments: