Price-Watch™ provides price assessments for Viscose Spun Yarn across the top trading regions.
Asia-Pacific
- Viscose Ring Spun Yarn 30/1 Weaving FOB Shanghai, China
- Viscose Ring Spun Yarn 30/1 Weaving CIF Nhava Sheva (China), India
Note: In assessments structured as CIF [Importing Port] (Exporting Country), the country mentioned in brackets indicates the primary origin of supply (exporting country), while the named port refers to the destination port in the importing country. Other Incoterms (FOB, FD, EXW, etc.) should be interpreted in accordance with standard international trade definitions.
Viscose Spun Yarn Price Trend Q1 2026
The global market for viscose ring spun yarn has shown growth in Q1 of 2026 because prices have increased 7-8% from the previous quarter, and the price increase has been consistent across key sourcing and importing regions.
China has been exercising disciplined supply and India and other countries have made efforts to restock their inventories since they are dealing with a tight supply of yarn as well as uncertain demand conditions in the downstream market.
Changes in trade-policy such as India’s proposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese yarn are affecting competitiveness and distribution of both regions, which continues to reflect a strong overall global viscose ring spun yarn market in the first quarter of 2026 as driven by an overall disciplined supply of yarn and steady purchases along with ongoing changes in the overall global trade environment.
China: Viscose Ring Spun Yarn export prices FOB Shanghai, China; Grade- 30/1 Weaving
According to Price-Watch™, in Q1 2026, China’s viscose ring spun yarn export prices have been rising by 7% compared with Q4 2025, driven by strong global demand and disciplined supply management from Chinese spinners.
Despite uneven seasonal demand in certain regions, broader industry developments including India’s recent recommendation for anti-dumping duties on select Chinese yarn imports have been affecting export flows and competitive pricing.
Meanwhile, upstream viscose staple fibre markets have been remaining relatively stable, prompting global buyers to carefully balance procurement and inventory strategies.
In March 2026, Viscose ring spun yarn 30/1 Weaving prices in China have been firming further, with a month-on-month increase of around 4%, reflecting sustained buying interest from key Asian and international markets as textile mills have been replenishing inventories ahead of peak production cycles.
Overall, Q1 2026 has been witnessing a resilient export environment for China’s 30/1 viscose yarn, driven by strategic supply positioning, cautious buyer behaviour, and evolving trade dynamics.
India: Viscose Ring Spun Yarn Import prices in India CIF Nhava Sheva India Grade – 30/1 Weaving
In Q1 2026, India’s imports of China’s viscose ring spun yarn have been strengthening, with quarterly averages having increased by 8% over Q4 2025, as domestic mills have been replenishing inventories amid tight supply conditions and cautious downstream demand.
Concurrently, import dynamics have been reflecting evolving trade-policy developments, with India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies recently recommending anti-dumping duties on Chinese viscose rayon filament yarn, a measure that has been shaping CIF competitiveness and influencing landed cost expectations.
Throughout March 2026, Viscose ring spun yarn 30/1 Weaving prices in India have been firming further, recording a month-on-month gain of approximately 7%, driven by continued demand recovery and strategic procurement practices.
Overall, Q1 2026 has been witnessing a resilient and strategically cautious import environment for the 30/1 weaving grade, as mills have been balancing timing, inventory management, and input cost considerations.

