The Japan market for Indian cotton yarn
China buys Indian cotton yarn depending on the price gap with domestic and Vietnamese yarn (about 17%, tier-5 source).
Cotton Yarn specification for Japan 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 Japan
Typical sea transit from India: 18–25 d to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe via Singapore (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 18–25 d to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe via Singapore (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Japan 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 Japan is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Japan
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Port of Tokyo (Oi/Aomi container terminals); also Yokohama · Narita International (NRT) ca | textiles/leather, tea/spices importers, Indian IT professionals' diaspora grocers (Nishi-Kasai) |
| Yokohama | Port of Yokohama (Minami-Honmoku) - major container port · Haneda (HND) nearest; Narita (N | port-based importers/forwarders, auto-component & engineering buyers, pharma/biotech |
| Osaka | Port of Osaka (Hanshin Port with Kobe) · Kansai International (KIX) | textile & apparel wholesalers (Semba), pharma/API & generics buyers, chemicals |
| Nagoya | Port of Nagoya - Japan's largest port by cargo volume · Chubu Centrair International (NGO) | machine-tool & engineering importers, auto-component & forging/casting buyers, aerospace suppliers |
| Kobe | Port of Kobe (Hanshin Port) - one of Japan's busiest container ports · Kansai Internationa | port-based importers/forwarders, historic Indian merchant community (Sindhi textile/pearl traders - ASSUMPTION), steel & engineering |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Japan take?
Typically 18–25 d to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe via Singapore (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate).
Does Japan have a trade agreement with India?
India–Japan CEPA in force since 1 Aug 2011 (modernisation talks; 7th Joint Committee Mar 2026) [S7] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to cotton yarn from India?
Usually HS 5205. Japan 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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