Who buys cotton yarn in Kathmandu
Buyer sectors in Kathmandu relevant to cotton yarn: importers/distributors of virtually all consumer & industrial goods (Nepal imports ~60%+ from India - petroleum.
- Trade hub: Asan / Indra Chowk / New Road (traditional wholesale & retail), Kalimati Fruit & Vegetable Market (national produce wholesale), Teku (hardware), Chobhar Dry Port, Balaju Industrial District, Bagmati corridor
- Trade hub: Thamel (tourist retail)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Cotton Yarn for Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu?
Asan / Indra Chowk / New Road (traditional wholesale & retail), Kalimati Fruit & Vegetable Market (national produce wholesale), Teku (hardware), Chobhar Dry Port, Balaju Industrial District, Bagmati corridor; Thamel (tourist retail).
Can you deliver cotton yarn door-to-door in Kathmandu?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Nepal 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 Kathmandu: request a quote
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