India’s cotton yarn exports between April and June this year was 33% lower compared to the same period last year, leading to concern among textile mills. The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (Texprocil) has pointed out that cotton yarn exports from April to June 2019 was 226 million kg as against 338 million kg during the same period last year. In June, the exports were just 59 million kg, which is 50.74% less compared to June 2018. China is the main market for Indian cotton yarn exports. But, exports to China have dropped nearly 50%. Besides, exports to Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Columbia have also declined. Considering the large-scale investment in the spinning sector and sluggish demand in the domestic market, exports are the only avenue to ensure uninterrupted production and capacity utilization. Sanjay K. Jain, chairman of Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, said India’s cotton prices were higher than international prices and the trade war between China and the U.S. had affected the sentiments in the global market. While Indian yarn attracts 3.5% duty in China, Vietnam has duty-free access.