Lace Wholesale Price Guide June 2026 — Per Metre Rates for Cotton, Jari & Designer Lace in Surat

"Lace price per metre" is one of the most-searched lace queries in India. Buyers — from boutique owners placing their first wholesale order to garment manufacturers comparing supplier quotes — want to know what they should be paying. Here's a transparent price guide based on current Surat wholesale market rates as of June 2026.

These are wholesale prices — the rates manufacturers charge for bulk orders. Retail prices at fabric shops in Delhi, Mumbai, or Chennai are typically 40-80% higher than these figures.

Cotton Lace Prices

Cotton lace is manufactured on crochet machines or hand-crocheted from cotton yarn. It's the preferred lace for cotton sarees, kurtis, and summer garments.

| Cotton Lace Type | Width | Wholesale Price (per metre) | |---|---|---| | Basic cotton tape lace | 1-2 cm | ₹5-12 | | Cotton crochet border (single colour) | 1-2 inches | ₹12-25 | | Cotton crochet border (two-tone) | 1.5-3 inches | ₹20-40 | | Wide cotton crochet (floral pattern) | 3-4 inches | ₹30-55 | | Mercerised cotton lace (premium sheen) | 1-3 inches | ₹25-60 | | Hand-crocheted cotton lace (artisan-made) | 1-4 inches | ₹40-100 |

Cotton lace prices have been relatively stable in 2026 due to the government's temporary removal of cotton import duties (CBIC notification 19/2026, effective June 1 to October 31), which has improved raw cotton availability and eased yarn prices.

Jari (Metallic) Lace Prices

Jari lace — made with metallic yarn (gold, silver, copper-toned) woven into a polyester or nylon base — is the most widely used lace type in Indian ethnic wear. Surat is India's largest producer of jari lace.

| Jari Lace Type | Width | Wholesale Price (per metre) | |---|---|---| | Basic jari border (machine-made, single colour) | 1-2 inches | ₹8-20 | | Medium jari border (floral/zari pattern) | 2-3 inches | ₹18-40 | | Broad jari border (temple/paisley motif) | 3-5 inches | ₹35-80 | | Extra-wide jari pallu border | 5-6 inches | ₹60-150 | | Multi-colour jari lace (3+ colours) | 2-4 inches | ₹30-70 | | Jacquard jari border (raised pattern) | 2-4 inches | ₹25-60 | | Sequence + jari combination lace | 2-4 inches | ₹35-85 |

Jari lace prices are slightly elevated (3-5%) compared to early 2026 due to higher imported metallic yarn costs driven by West Asia shipping disruptions and rupee depreciation.

Crochet Lace Prices

| Crochet Lace Type | Width | Wholesale Price (per metre) | |---|---|---| | Basic cotton crochet (single colour) | 1-2 inches | ₹12-25 | | Basic polyester crochet (single colour) | 1-2 inches | ₹8-18 | | Multi-colour floral crochet | 2-4 inches | ₹30-65 | | Pearl-studded crochet | 1.5-3 inches | ₹50-120 | | Scalloped edge crochet border | 2-4 inches | ₹20-50 | | Tape crochet lace (narrow trim) | 1-2 cm | ₹5-15 |

Crochet lace is seeing strong demand growth in 2026, with Google Trends showing a 40% increase in crochet pattern searches. Despite higher demand, prices have not spiked significantly because Surat's crochet production capacity is substantial.

Designer & Premium Lace Prices

| Designer Lace Type | Width | Wholesale Price (per metre) | |---|---|---| | Stone-work lace (embedded rhinestones) | 2-4 inches | ₹60-200 | | Mirror work lace (shisha embroidery) | 2-3 inches | ₹40-100 | | Bead-work lace border | 2-3 inches | ₹50-150 | | Pearl + bead combination lace | 2-4 inches | ₹70-180 | | Custom designer lace (buyer's pattern) | Any width | ₹80-300+ | | Export-grade lace (higher QC standards) | Any width | 1.5-2x standard rates |

Designer lace is the highest-margin category and the one where Surat manufacturers have the strongest competitive advantage. Delhi and Mumbai intermediaries typically mark up Surat designer lace by 60-100% when reselling to boutiques.

Polyester Lace Prices (Budget Category)

| Polyester Lace Type | Width | Wholesale Price (per metre) | |---|---|---| | Basic Raschel machine lace | 1-3 inches | ₹5-12 | | Polyester embroidery lace | 2-4 inches | ₹10-25 | | Printed polyester lace border | 1-3 inches | ₹6-18 | | Stretch polyester lace (elastic) | 1-2 inches | ₹12-30 |

Polyester lace is the most affordable category and is used extensively in budget and mid-range garments. It is colourfast, durable, and does not tarnish — making it practical for everyday-wear garments.

Factors That Affect Lace Price

When comparing quotes from different Surat lace manufacturers, these variables explain price differences:

Yarn quality: Higher-count yarn (60s, 80s cotton) produces finer, softer lace — and costs more
Pattern density: More stitches per inch = more yarn, more machine time, higher price
Colour count: Single-colour lace is cheapest. Each additional colour adds production complexity and cost
Order volume: Standard MOQs are 50-100 metres per design. Orders below MOQ typically carry a 15-25% surcharge
Custom dye matching: Matching a specific colour swatch costs extra (₹500-2,000 per colour lot) and adds 2-3 days to lead time
Finish quality: Trimmed edges, consistent width, and absence of join marks differentiate premium from budget lace even within the same category

How Surat Prices Compare to Other Markets

If you're buying lace outside Surat, here's what you're typically paying extra for:

Delhi (Chandni Chowk, Gandhi Nagar market): 40-60% above Surat wholesale — the intermediary markup
Mumbai (Mangaldas Market, Kalbadevi): 30-50% above Surat wholesale
Chennai / Bengaluru: 45-70% above Surat wholesale (added logistics cost)
Online B2B platforms: 20-35% above Surat wholesale (platform commission + logistics)

Buying direct from Surat manufacturers eliminates the intermediary markup. At Paras Lace, we sell at genuine wholesale rates — the same prices we offer to our regular buyers placing repeat orders.

Need a detailed quote for your lace requirements? Call Paras Lace at +91 87502 69626. We'll provide per-metre wholesale pricing for jari lace, crochet lace, cotton lace, polyester lace, and designer borders. Manufacturing in Surat, Gujarat since 1990.