Who buys cotton yarn in Tokyo
Buyer sectors in Tokyo relevant to cotton yarn: textiles/leather; tea/spices importers.
- Trade hub: Nishi-Kasai, Edogawa (Little India, VERIFIED)
- Trade hub: Toyosu Market (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Ota Wholesale Market (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Nippori textile town (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Tokyo Port comprehensive bonded area (ASSUMPTION)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Cotton Yarn for Tokyo buyers: typical specification
| 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) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Tokyo?
Nishi-Kasai, Edogawa (Little India, VERIFIED); Toyosu Market (ASSUMPTION); Ota Wholesale Market (ASSUMPTION).
Can you deliver cotton yarn door-to-door in Tokyo?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Japan handles customs clearance.
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.
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Cotton Yarn for Tokyo: request a quote
Quantity, grade and delivery terms are enough to start.