The cotton sourcing brief · India

Cotton
manufacturers & suppliers
in India.

Sourcing cotton in India means comparing manufacturers across states and price bands. This page brings together supplier records, catalogue prices and filed financial signals to help buyers shortlist with confidence.

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What to look for in this segment

Confirm staple length, GSM, weave and blend ratio before ordering. Listed prices shown here are historical catalogue observations and can change with order size, specification and taxes. Ask for samples and check GST and MCA filing status before bulk purchase.

Cotton manufacturers

cotton manufacturers in india

1,362Manufacturer profiles
₹290/pieceMedian listed price

1362 manufacturer profiles list a median price of ₹290 per piece for buyers to compare before ordering.

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Supplier count & price coverage

Counts are matching catalogue profiles, including branches, with the filters used by this collection’s supplier list. Five previews are deduplicated by CIN where available, then company name.

Median of 281 suppliers’ median listed prices per piece, from 640 matching offers in INR. Prices in different units are kept separate. Historical catalogue prices can differ by specifications and order size. Confirm a current quote with the supplier.

Cotton wholesalers

cotton wholesale fabric

480Wholesaler profiles
₹380/pieceMedian listed price

480 wholesaler profiles carry a median catalogue price of ₹380 per piece across bulk cotton orders.

5 supplier previewsWithin the selected filters
Supplier count & price coverage

Counts are matching catalogue profiles, including branches, with the filters used by this collection’s supplier list. Five previews are deduplicated by CIN where available, then company name.

Median of 124 suppliers’ median listed prices per piece, from 280 matching offers in INR. Prices in different units are kept separate. Historical catalogue prices can differ by specifications and order size. Confirm a current quote with the supplier.

Cotton suppliers

cotton suppliers in india

3,284Supplier profiles
₹340/pieceMedian listed price

3284 supplier records span the full cotton category with a median listed price of ₹340 per piece.

5 supplier previewsWithin the selected filters
Supplier count & price coverage

Counts are matching catalogue profiles, including branches, with the filters used by this collection’s supplier list. Five previews are deduplicated by CIN where available, then company name.

Median of 905 suppliers’ median listed prices per piece, from 1,948 matching offers in INR. Prices in different units are kept separate. Historical catalogue prices can differ by specifications and order size. Confirm a current quote with the supplier.

Buyer demand

What buyers look for in cotton

When buyers search for cotton

Last 12 months
+16.5%
Versus five years ago
+33.6%

Demand for cotton has risen 16.5 percent over the past 12 months and is up 33.6 percent versus five years ago. Buying activity peaks in March and April and slows in December, so plan orders ahead of the spring season.

Monthly relative search interest in India, averaged over five years; 100 is a typical month.

Where cotton demand meets supply

StateSearch interestListed suppliers
Tamil Nadu78388
Gujarat70510
Maharashtra67617
Rajasthan54195
Delhi50397
Uttar Pradesh43261
Search interest is relative (0 to 100) across Indian states; supplier counts are private companies listed here.

Sourcing questions about cotton

What is the price of cotton in India?

Cotton manufacturers list a median catalogue price of ₹290 per piece across 281 suppliers and 640 offers, wholesalers show ₹380 per piece and the broader supplier group shows ₹340 per piece. These are medians of suppliers' historical catalogue prices, and actual quotes vary with specification, order size and taxes.

Where are cotton manufacturers located in India?

There are 1362 manufacturer profiles among 3284 private company suppliers listed across the country. Maharashtra leads with 617 suppliers, followed by Gujarat with 510, Delhi with 397 and Tamil Nadu with 388, giving buyers regional options to compare.

Which cities have the most cotton suppliers?

Mumbai has 288 private company suppliers, Ahmedabad has 187, Surat has 170 and Jaipur has 104. Buyers frequently search for cotton factories in Mumbai, exporters in Ahmedabad, manufacturers in Surat and cottons in Jaipur when shortlisting by city.

When is demand for cotton highest in India?

Demand has grown 16.5 percent over the past 12 months and 33.6 percent compared with five years ago. Buying activity is seasonal, peaking in March and April, and slows down in December, so buyers can time orders around this pattern.

What types of cotton can I source?

Options include cotton fabric with 621 supplier profiles, cotton yarn with 388, raw cotton with 95, cotton seed with 151 and cotton bales with 69, plus ladies cotton kurti with 86 profiles. Each type has its own supplier base and pricing pattern to compare.

How can I check cotton suppliers before ordering?

Of the 3284 private company suppliers, 2473 profiles carry GST registration for buyers to verify. Check the GST registration, review the MCA company record and any filed accounts, confirm catalogue specifications match your need, and request a sample before placing a bulk order.