Raw Cotton
We are engaged in the export of various types of Indian raw cotton. India enjoys a unique advantage as it cultivates every major species of cotton — from short staple varieties (20 mm and below) to medium (20.5–24.5 mm), medium-long (25–27 mm), long (27.5–32 mm), and even extra-long staple cottons exceeding 32.5 mm.
The country is home to a wide range of cotton varieties and hybrids, with over seventy-five types under cultivation. However, around 25 of these account for nearly 98% of the total production. The main cotton-growing regions in India include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh — states that feature predominantly tropical climates with alternating wet and dry seasons, ideal for cotton cultivation.
Cotton Variety | Staple Length | Micronaire | Strength (GPT) | Main Growing Regions in India | Primary Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shankar-6 | 27.5 – 29.5 mm | 3.5 – 4.9 | 28 | Gujarat (Kadi, Viramgam, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar) | Spinning | India’s most popular and widely exported long-staple cotton known for superior fiber strength and uniformity. |
Mech-1 | 27.5 – 29.5 mm | 3.3 – 4.9 | 27 | Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka | Spinning | Hybrid cotton grown in central India; suitable for medium to fine yarns. |
MCU-5 | 32 – 34 mm | 3.2 – 3.7 | 30 | Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore, Salem), Andhra Pradesh (Guntur) | Spinning | Premium long-staple variety ideal for high-quality fine-count yarns. |
J-34 | 24 – 27 mm | 3.0 – 4.9 | 26 | Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan (Northern belt) | Spinning | Medium-staple northern Indian variety valued for its strength and consistency. |
Bengal Desi | 12 – 14 mm | 5.0 – 7.0 | 18 | West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Eastern Uttar Pradesh | Medical / Absorbent Cotton | Indigenous short-staple cotton used in surgical and absorbent applications. |
V-797 | 20 – 22 mm | 4.5 – 6.0 | 21 | Gujarat (Kutch, Saurashtra), Maharashtra, Rajasthan | Spinning | Hardy short to medium-staple variety suited for coarse yarn and blending. |
Y-1 | 23 – 25 mm | 4.0 – 5.5 | 15 | Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh | Spinning | Medium-staple hybrid cotton used for coarse and medium yarn production. |