Cotton Yarn Global Market Report 2026

Cotton yarn, made from cotton fibers, is widely used in textiles for its softness, breathability, comfort, and versatility in creating various clothing options.

Cotton yarn primarily comprises carded yarn, combed yarn, and other variations. Carded yarn is specifically produced through the carding process, which entails separating, cleaning, and aligning cotton fibers to form a continuous yarn strand. This type of yarn finds application across diverse sectors, including industrial textiles, apparel, and home textiles. Distribution of these yarn types occurs through both online and offline channels, catering to various end-uses.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the cotton yarn market by increasing costs of imported raw cotton, spinning machinery, dyes, and textile processing chemicals. Textile manufacturing regions in Asia-Pacific, including India, China, and Bangladesh, are most affected due to reliance on cross-border cotton trade, while Europe faces higher costs for specialty yarn imports. These tariffs are increasing yarn prices and affecting apparel production margins. However, they are also encouraging domestic cotton sourcing, local spinning capacity expansion, and investment in recycled and blended cotton yarn production.

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The cotton yarn market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $77.75 billion in 2025 to $82.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global textile manufacturing, expansion of apparel production, increasing demand for breathable fabrics, availability of raw cotton supply, adoption of mechanized spinning processes.

The cotton yarn market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $108.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising focus on sustainable fashion, increasing demand for eco-labeled textiles, expansion of technical and industrial textiles, growing investments in advanced spinning technologies, higher demand for premium cotton yarns. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for organic and sustainable cotton yarn, rising adoption of recycled cotton yarn, growing preference for high-quality combed yarn, expansion of cotton yarn in home textiles, enhanced focus on yarn consistency and strength.

The expansion of the e-commerce and online retail sector is expected to drive the growth of the cotton yarn market in the coming years. E-commerce and online retail involve the purchase and sale of goods and services through the internet, enabling transactions between businesses and consumers on digital platforms. Cotton yarn is widely used in the production of textiles and apparel sold online, as it offers a sustainable, versatile, and widely preferred material for clothing. The growing reach of digital retail channels has increased demand for cotton-based textile products. For example, in August 2023, according to the US Census Bureau, a principal government agency, retail e-commerce sales in the United States reached $277.6 billion in the second quarter of 2023, reflecting a 2.1% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023. Therefore, the continued rise of e-commerce and online retail is supporting the growth of the cotton yarn market.

Companies operating in the cotton yarn market are increasingly focusing on innovation in yarn production, including the development of compact spun yarns and blended yarns, to improve fabric quality and address evolving industry requirements. Compact spun yarns enhance fabric performance by reducing imperfections, resulting in greater strength, smoothness, and durability. Blended yarns combine natural fibers such as cotton with synthetic fibers, offering benefits such as improved sheen, higher strength, and a softer texture. For instance, in June 2024, Gimatex Industries Pvt. Ltd., an India-based textile manufacturer, introduced two new yarn varieties-Siro Compact Yarns and Chief Value Cotton (CVC) Yarns. These products utilize compact spinning technology to minimize yarn irregularities, delivering superior strength, smoothness, and durability, while CVC yarns blend cotton with polyester to achieve enhanced sheen and strength along with a cotton-like feel.

In December 2023, RSWM Ltd., an India-based manufacturer of synthetic, cotton, and blended spun yarns, acquired the spinning, knitting, and processing businesses of Ginni Filaments for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand RSWM Ltd.'s production capacity and reinforce its position in the spinning and knitted fabric segment. The move is expected to increase the company's turnover, workforce, and manufacturing capacity, strengthening its standing in the market. Ginni Filaments Ltd. is an India-based integrated producer of cotton yarn, processed knitted fabrics, and knitted garments.

Major companies operating in the cotton yarn market are China Resources Textiles (Holdings) Co. Ltd., Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Limited, Aarti International, Henan Xinye Textile Co. Ltd., Huafu Fashion Co. Ltd., Vardhman Textiles Ltd., Trident Limited India, Luthai Textile Co Ltd., BROS Eastern Co. Ltd., Huafang Group Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Lianfa Textile Co. Ltd., Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Co. Ltd., Huamao Co. Ltd., Hengfeng Co. Ltd., Huafang Co. Ltd., Sanyang Textile Co. Ltd., Weiqiao Textile Company Limited, Gokul Overseas Limited, Nitin Spinners Limited, Jiangsu Dasheng Group Co. Ltd., Raymond Limited, Kedia Overseas Limited, Ambika Cotton Mills Limited, Nahar Spinning Mills Limited, Nishat Mills Limited, Huafu Top Dyed Melange Yarn Co. Ltd., Guanxing Textile Group Co. Ltd., Lingxian Hengfeng Textile Co. Ltd, Guanxing Co. Ltd., Texhong Textile Group Limited

North America was the largest region in the cotton yarn market in 2025. The regions covered in the cotton yarn market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the cotton yarn market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cotton yarn market consists of sales of clothing, pillowcases, bedding, towels, curtains, home decor, crafts, and industrial products made using cotton yarn. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses cotton yarn market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Carded Yarn; Combed Yarn; Other Types
• 2) By Application: Industrial Textiles; Apparel; Home Textiles; Other Applications
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Online; Offline
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Carded Yarn: Single Carded Yarn; Multi-ply Carded Yarn; Open-End Carded Yarn
• 2) By Combed Yarn: Single Combed Yarn; Multi-ply Combed Yarn
• 3) By Other Types: Organic Cotton Yarn; Blended Cotton Yarn; Recycled Cotton Yarn; Specialty Cotton Yarns
• Companies Mentioned: China Resources Textiles (Holdings) Co. Ltd.; Maharaja Shree Umaid Mills Limited; Aarti International; Henan Xinye Textile Co. Ltd.; Huafu Fashion Co. Ltd.; Vardhman Textiles Ltd.; Trident Limited India; Luthai Textile Co Ltd.; BROS Eastern Co. Ltd.; Huafang Group Co. Ltd.; Jiangsu Lianfa Textile Co. Ltd.; Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Co. Ltd.; Huamao Co. Ltd.; Hengfeng Co. Ltd.; Huafang Co. Ltd.; Sanyang Textile Co. Ltd.; Weiqiao Textile Company Limited; Gokul Overseas Limited; Nitin Spinners Limited; Jiangsu Dasheng Group Co. Ltd.; Raymond Limited; Kedia Overseas Limited; Ambika Cotton Mills Limited; Nahar Spinning Mills Limited; Nishat Mills Limited; Huafu Top Dyed Melange Yarn Co. Ltd.; Guanxing Textile Group Co. Ltd.; Lingxian Hengfeng Textile Co. Ltd; Guanxing Co. Ltd.; Texhong Textile Group Limited
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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