Shengze Yarn Market at End of August: Cotton Yarn Stable, Polyester-Viscose Shows Selective Recovery

On August 30, the yarn price list in Shengze market showed most varieties unchanged from two days earlier. Cotton yarn 32s was quoted at 23,900 yuan/ton, J21s at 22,800 yuan/ton, both flat. Such static pricing at the turning point between off-season and peak season often indicates that upstream and downstream are renegotiating rather than demand cooling.

Market Background

By category, cotton yarn 32s remained popular, mainly for富贵纺 fabrics, while J21s also saw movement. Among polyester-cotton yarns, the 80/20 blend in 45s had strong sales, indicating sustained demand for higher cotton content blends. Polyester-viscose 65/35 in 40s moved well, with selective price increases, showing structural opportunities in this segment.

Pure polyester yarn presented a mixed picture: 45s had sales, but other counts saw very low volumes, with overall prices weak and stable. Polyester staple fiber prices barely changed, with the 1.56*38 cotton-type center price at 8,050 yuan/ton, unchanged from August 28. Viscose yarn 30s had decent shipments, prices were stable, and viscose staple fiber center price at 14,400 yuan/ton also showed no movement.

Industry Impact

Price stability does not mean no market changes. From an industrial cluster perspective, Shengze's yarn market often reflects the restocking pace of weaving enterprises in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The popularity of cotton yarn 32s directly corresponds to stable orders for富贵纺 fabrics, meaning buyers can replenish as needed without fear of short-term price hikes.

The selective recovery in polyester-viscose yarn is noteworthy. The 65/35 40s moving well may stem from rising demand for fabrics with good drape and wrinkle resistance in autumn/winter collections. For foreign trade companies, the cost-effectiveness of such blended yarns remains competitive in mid-to-low-end export orders.

The weak trend in pure polyester yarn is linked to stagnant polyester staple fiber prices. Without direction from raw materials, yarn prices lack upward momentum. It is expected that pure polyester yarn will continue to consolidate weakly in the short term, so buyers should avoid heavy stockpiling.

The stability of viscose yarn reflects stable viscose staple fiber prices. The center price of 14,400 yuan/ton has persisted for a while, indicating a relatively balanced supply-demand chain. However, if viscose fabric orders pick up in September, a slight price increase is possible.

Practical Recommendations

For Buyers - Cotton yarn 32s and J21s can be ordered normally; supply is ample and prices stable in the short term. - For polyester-viscose 65/35 40s, consider locking in orders at current low prices if needed. - For pure polyester yarn except 45s, reduce purchase frequency due to low transaction volumes. - Viscose yarn 30s has decent shipments; buy as needed without advance stockpiling.

For Foreign Trade Companies - Monitor export orders for polyester-cotton 80/20 45s; strong sales may indicate recovering overseas demand. - Use latest Shengze market prices for quotations to avoid profit erosion from outdated information. - For polyester-viscose orders, try negotiating long-term agreements with suppliers to hedge against possible price increases.