Cotton Yarn to Bangladesh at a glance
- Trade agreement
- SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) + India's duty-free quota-free LDC scheme (Bangladesh graduates from LDC Nov 2026 — preferences change); bilateral CEPA talks launched 2023 stalled after 2024 political change; 2025 po
The Bangladesh market for Indian cotton yarn
Bangladesh is one of the largest destinations for India's cotton yarn exports: about US$2,238.2 mn in FY2024-25, derived from the destination share in the official export data.
Bangladesh is the largest buyer (about 43% share, tier-5 source); land ports and Kolkata/Chattogram routes are used.
Cotton Yarn specification for Bangladesh orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Count range | Ne 6s-30s open-end; Ne 10s-40s carded; Ne 20s-80s combed/compact (typical) |
| Count CV | ≤ 1.5% (typical) |
| Unevenness U% | ~9-11% for combed 30s ring yarn (typical) |
| CSP / strength | ~2,400-2,800 CSP for combed 30s (typical) |
| Twist | Knitting or weaving twist multiplier per buyer (typical) |
| Contamination | Contamination-controlled / auto-coned, splice-quality checked (typical) |
Final values are agreed per contract, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Shipping cotton yarn to Bangladesh
Typical sea transit from India: 7–12 d by feeder via Colombo/Singapore to Chattogram; land route via Petrapole–Benapole 1–3 d from Kolkata (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days.
Supply window: Indian cotton yarn is mainly produced or harvested Year-round; Cotton season Oct-Sep; new-crop yarn Dec-Mar (ASSUMPTION). Allow 7–12 d by feeder via Colombo/Singapore to Chattogram; land route via Petrapole–Benapole 1–3 d from Kolkata (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Bangladesh customs when you set delivery dates.
Container loading (estimate): 20' ~9-11 MT, 40' HC ~18-21 MT.
Quoted on FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA; CIF Bangladesh is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Bangladesh
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | Inland river city; Chattogram (Chittagong) Port (~250 km) / Mongla; Pangaon Inland Contain | RMG factories (cotton yarn, fabric, dyes |
| Chittagong (Chattogram) | Chattogram Port (Chittagong Port Authority; ~90% of Bangladesh seaborne trade) / Matarbari | C&F agents & importers (Khatunganj - largest commodity wholesale market in BD: spices, pulses, edible oil |
| Narayanganj | River port (Shitalakshya/Buriganga; Pangaon ICT adjacent); sea port Chattogram · Hazrat Sh | knitwear/textile factories (cotton yarn, dyes & chemicals - BKMEA hub), jute mills |
| Khulna | Mongla Port (~50 km S; Bangladesh's 2nd sea port; Indian transit access agreed) · Khulna ( | cement (clinker importers), shrimp processors (packaging, chemicals) |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Bangladesh take?
Typically 7–12 d by feeder via Colombo/Singapore to Chattogram; land route via Petrapole–Benapole 1–3 d from Kolkata (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate).
Does Bangladesh have a trade agreement with India?
SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) + India's duty-free quota-free LDC scheme (Bangladesh graduates from LDC Nov 2026 — preferences change); bilateral CEPA talks launched 2023 stalled after 2024 political change; 2025 port-restriction measures by both sides — verify land-port routes before quoting [S7 — not mentioned; S9] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
How much cotton yarn does Bangladesh buy from India?
India's exports of cotton yarn to Bangladesh were about US$2,238.2 mn in FY2024-25, derived from the destination share published in India's official export data.
Which HS code applies to cotton yarn from India?
Usually HS 5205. Bangladesh applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
What is the difference between carded and combed yarn?
Combing removes short fibres and impurities after carding. The yarn is stronger, smoother and more even, and costs more.
What is Ne?
English cotton count: the number of 840-yard hanks per pound. A higher Ne means a finer yarn.
What test report comes with the yarn?
A Uster report covering count and its CV, U%, imperfections (thin/thick places, neps), strength (CSP/RKM) and hairiness.
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