Cotton Bale Price in India: How a 170 kg Bale Is Priced
How Indian cotton bale prices are built: candy and quintal rates, the 170 kg bale, quality premiums for Shankar-6 and MCU-5, and what to ask an exporter.
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Cotton · HS 5201
Cotton Bales
Machine-pressed cotton bales in MCU-5, Shankar-6 and DCH-32 varieties, graded for staple length, micronaire and strength, and shipped from Akola through JNPT to spinning mills worldwide.
Specifications
| Varieties | MCU-5, Shankar-6, DCH-32 |
|---|---|
| Staple length | 25–32 mm |
| Micronaire | 3.5–4.9 |
| Fibre strength | 22–30 g/tex |
| Trash content | Below 4% |
| Moisture | Below 8.5% |
| Bale weight | About 170 kg (standard Indian bale) |
Packaging and minimum order
Standard pressed bales of about 170 kg, wrapped and strapped for container loading. Bale marking to buyer specification. Minimum order is one 20-foot container unless agreed otherwise.
Applications
- Ring and open-end spinning mills
- Yarn and fabric manufacturing
- Medical and hygiene cotton processing
Quality and documents
Each lot is sampled at sourcing and again before loading. Shipments travel with commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate and the relevant test report. Pre-shipment inspection by a third party can be arranged.
Frequently asked
Which cotton varieties can you supply?
MCU-5, Shankar-6 and DCH-32 from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, matched to the staple length and micronaire range you specify.
How is quality checked before shipment?
Fibre testing for staple, micronaire, strength, trash and moisture at sourcing and again before loading. Test reports travel with the shipment documents.
What documents accompany a cotton shipment?
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate and the quality test report.
What is the price of a bale of Indian cotton?
Indian lint is quoted per candy of 356 kg and converted to the 170 kg bale; the price moves with variety, staple, micronaire, season and the rupee. See our cotton bale price guide and indicative prices, then ask for a firm quote against your specification.
Reading
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Everything global cotton buyers need to know about sourcing from India — Shankar-6, MCU-5, DCH-32 varieties, export grades, pricing factors, and.
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Quotation
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