The Nepal market for Indian cotton yarn
Bangladesh is the largest buyer (about 43% share, tier-5 source); land ports and Kolkata/Chattogram routes are used.
Cotton Yarn specification for Nepal 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 Nepal
Typical sea transit from India: Rail/road: Kolkata → Birgunj 3–7 d; Delhi/NCR road → Sunauli/Raxaul 2–4 d (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 Rail/road: Kolkata → Birgunj 3–7 d; Delhi/NCR road → Sunauli/Raxaul 2–4 d (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Nepal 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 Nepal is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Nepal
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | Landlocked; Kolkata/Haldia (India) via Birgunj ICD; Visakhapatnam also permitted; Chobhar | importers/distributors of virtually all consumer & industrial goods (Nepal imports ~60%+ from India - petroleum, vehicles, machinery |
| Biratnagar | Landlocked; Kolkata/Haldia via Jogbani (Bihar) border; Biratnagar ICD (dry port, opened 20 | jute & textile mills, Jogbani-route importers, rice millers/agro-processors (machinery) |
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from India to Nepal take?
Typically Rail/road: Kolkata → Birgunj 3–7 d; Delhi/NCR road → Sunauli/Raxaul 2–4 d (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate).
Does Nepal have a trade agreement with India?
India–Nepal Treaty of Trade (bilateral, renewed 2016/2023 — duty-free access on primary products, preferential on manufactures with rules of origin) + Treaty of Transit; SAFTA [S7][S9] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to cotton yarn from India?
Usually HS 5205. Nepal 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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