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Monday, January 4th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
4 January 2021 - Polyester chain prices have risen further in the past two weeks in China and India. MEG prices have even experienced a double-digit surge from their level four weeks earlier. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
4 January 2021 - Cotton prices have risen further in the last two weeks in New York, over financial support and a new increase in cotton yarn prices in Asia. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2021
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Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
5 January 2021 - Cotton and polyester prices rose sharply in December in China, India, and Pakistan. The price difference between cotton and PSF has moved in different directions depending on countries. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past ten years are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
5 January 2021 - Fiber prices rise sharply in China, triggering a jump in spun yarn prices as processors accumulate stocks ahead of holidays. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
5 January 2021 - Nylon 6 prices could drop in China after rising further in the last months of 2020. A sharp rebound in benzene prices has boosted caprolactam prices. Nylon chain prices have begun to decline in the past week, nevertheless. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, also displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices of the past 12 months are available for download.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: December and Full 2020 (Monthly Report)
4 January 2021 - Most currencies have declined sharply against the Chinese renminbi in full 2020, whereas the Euro and the Sterling were surging vs. the Dollar. The Turkish lira plunged further, although recovering at the end of the year. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years. It displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
6 January 2021 - Polyester prices have risen across the board in the first days of 2021, in China, India, and Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 January 2021 - Fiber prices have increased further in the past week in India, with spun yarn prices also increasing as a result, although at a slower pace. Our weekly report covers fiber prices, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 January 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices have risen significantly in the past two weeks in Pakistan, over a new rise in demand from foreign markets, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download over 12 months.
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Thursday, January 7th, 2021
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Textile Fiber Prices in the 4th quarter of 2020 (Quarterly Report)
7 January 2021 - Textile fibers have surged in the last quarter of 2020, boosted by financial speculation and anticipation of a rebound in retail sales in the post-covid period, as already experienced in China. Our tables and charts deliver a 3-month and annual price comparison of most used textile fibers, including cotton, polyester, viscose, wool, acrylic, and nylon, all being available for download on a weekly basis through our historical csv file.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
7 January 2021 - Viscose fiber and spun yarn prices are rising further in China, India, and Pakistan, after already experiencing a spectacular rebound in the last months of 2020. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
11 January 2021 - PTA and MEG prices have surged on the international market, boosted by a rebound in crude oil prices in the past week. Downward demand for polyester fibers should now experience a seasonal decline in China, ahead of holidays. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
11 January 2021 - Cotton prices rose further in the past days on the international market. The cotton rally is fueled by the dollar's weakness and by a surge in cotton yarn prices in Asia after capacities have been previously slashed. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports: Jan-Nov 2020 (Monthly Report)
8 January 2021 - US apparel imports continued to recover in November, with shipments surging from China, Vietnam, and Cambodia in volume terms amid lower unit vales from a year earlier. Our report covers US apparel imports on a monthly basis, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2020
period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, and China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
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EU-27 Clothing Import Price Comparison in 3rd Quarter and Jan-Sep 2020: China vs. Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Myanmar, Tunisia, Morocco, and Indonesia
12 January 2021 - EU-27 clothing imports plunged in the first three quarters of 2020, with China losing significant shares of the market. Results have been contrasted depending on product categories and origins, as the pandemic more or less disrupted supply chains. Our quarterly report offers a series of comparison tables, giving a comprehensive view of EU-27 clothing imports per HS 4-digit category with volume, value, and unit price changes. The UK is now excluded from EU data.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
12 January 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices have risen less significantly in the past seven days in China, with the surge in yarn prices in South Asia potentially supporting the market. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
13 January 2021 - Yarn prices have rocketed in the past week in India, with conventional cotton yarn surging by 12% and organic cotton yarns even jumping by 38 rupees per kilo in Punjab. Our weekly report covers fiber prices, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
13 January 2021 - Polyester staple fiber prices have continued to climb in the past days, supported by a significant increase in 100% polyester yarn prices. Filament yarn prices also climbed further. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
13 January 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices have continued to rise in the last seven days in Pakistan, over a strong demand from apparel exporters and tight supply situation at spinning mills, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download
over 12 months.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2021
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Bangladesh Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
14 January 2021 - Apparel exports from Bangladesh have begun to drop significantly in December due to the second wave of the pandemic. Shipments had previously recovered in the third quarter, as reflected by our long list of tables. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's clothing exports in Q3 2016-20, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. Annual change per destination in the past months is supplied. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Bangladesh per product category. All data are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
14 January 2021 - Viscose prices surged on Thursday in China, with benchmark 1.5D VSF gaining 6.7% in a single day. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Monday, January 18th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
18 January 2021 - Polyester chain prices have stabilized in the past week, as crude oil prices stopped rising and demand began slowing down ahead of Chinese holidays. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
18 January 2021 - The last week announced US ban on Xinjiang cotton products could affect the full supply chain, boosting textile and apparel production in South Asia, to the detriment of China and ASEAN countries. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
E.U. Clothing Imports: October 2020 (Monthly Report)
15 January 2021 - After a short-lived recovery in September, the EU's clothing imports have returned to the negative territory in October. Chinese shipments have sharply declined, by contrast with the stable imports from other countries. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
15 January 2021 - Wool prices have surprisingly risen in the first week of the year in Australia, back from a 3-week Christmas recess. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2021
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China Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
19 January 2021 - China's apparel exports have risen in the second part of 2020, as reflected by the latest official data. Exports to the United States have significantly fallen over the negative impact of additional tariffs and the pandemic. Sales to Japan also dwindled in the past year. Our statistical series covers China's apparel exports in the third quarter of 2020, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. Historical data are released for the last four years from 3rd Quarter 2016. All data are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
19 January 2021 - Viscose fiber and yarn prices surged further in the past week in China, whereas cotton product prices began stabilizing amid falling demand ahead of the lunar year holidays. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
18 January 2021 - Gross margins are rising sharply at spinning mills in Asia after cotton yarn prices surged in the past weeks, whereas cotton fiber prices less significantly increased. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries.
These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 10-year historical data available for download.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
20 January 2021 - Yarn prices surged further in India last week, gaining about 20% in two weeks only. Our weekly report covers fiber prices, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
20 January 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices climbed further in the past seven days in Pakistan, over strong domestic demand from textile and apparel exporters, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download over 12 months.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
20 January 2021 - Polyester prices rose further in the last week in India and Pakistan, whereas stabilizing in China, ahead of the lunar year holidays. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
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Thursday, January 21st, 2021
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
21 January 2021 - China's economy has rapidly recovered in the second half of last year, with prices less significantly declining at factory gates as a result. However, the rebound in retail sales lacks momentum, whereas Western countries' demand could now stagnate or even decline in 2021. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
21 January 2021 - Polyester fiber and yarn prices have soared in the first weeks of 2021 in China, India, and Pakistan. Gross margins have rebounded at spinning mills. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
21 January 2021 - Viscose spun yarn prices surged again in the past week in China, India, and Pakistan after viscose staple fiber prices previously rebounded. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Monday, January 25th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
25 January 2021 - Polyester chain prices are now declining in the Far East, over a drop in demand ahead of Chinese holidays. PTA and MEG prices are also declining in India, after previously surging. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
25 January 2021 - Cotton futures have risen further in New York, with the March contract reaching a new record on Thursday. Demand stays firm from spinning mills in domestic markets, whereas speculation also boosts prices. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
22 January 2021 - The wool indicator has slightly risen this week in Australia, due to strong demand from China for super-fine categories. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2021
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Vietnam Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
26 January 2021 - Vietnam's apparel exports have recovered at the end of 2020. Shipments to the United States and the European Union had already returned to the positive territory in the third quarter. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive statistical view of Vietnam's clothing exports per destination in the third quarter of 2016-2020, including volume, value, and unit value changes. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Vietnam per product category. All data are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
26 January 2021 - Cotton fiber prices have stopped rising on the domestic market in China, whereas cotton yarn prices slightly climbed, by contrast. Demand is collapsing ahead of the lunar year holidays. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2021
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
27 January 2021 - Cotton yarn prices have begun to drop in India, after previously rocketing over a lack of supply. Demand has collapsed amid extreme volatility in business activities. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
27 January 2021 - Yarn export prices have begun to fall in Pakistan, over a fall in Chinese demand ahead of the lunar year holidays, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download over 12 months.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
27 January 2021 - Polyester prices have begun to slide in China, ahead of the new year holidays, in line with a seasonal fall in filament and fiber use. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021
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Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
28 January 2021 - Nylon 6 prices have resisted the seasonal decline in demand in the past weeks in China. Material costs have stayed firm, allowing filament sellers to limit the fall in their offers. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, also displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices of the past 12 months are available for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
28 January 2021 - Inflation rates have been kept under control at the end of last year in emerging countries, Pakistan and Turkey excepted. The fall in the US$ deteriorated the competitiveness of low-cost countries, nevertheless. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
28 January 2021 - Viscose prices again rose in the last seven days in China, although demand fell ahead of looming holidays. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and
Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Friday, January 29th, 2021
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India Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
29 January 2021 - India's apparel exports have recovered from September to November last year, before falling significantly in December. Our statistical series provides a comprehensive view of India's knit and woven clothing exports in the first eleven months of 2020 per market destination in volume, rupees, and US dollars. Third-quarter data are published for knit, woven, and total apparel exports. US and EU imports from India per product category are released, with volume, value, and unit value changes. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
29 January 2021 - Wool prices surged this week in Australia over strong demand from Chinese buyers anticipating a post-holiday rally. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Monday, February 2nd, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
1 February 2021 - Polyester chain price rebounded this Monday in Asia over a tight supply situation on the paraxylene and MEG markets. Demand is stimulated by anticipations of higher prices after the Chinese holidays. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
1 February 2021 - Cotton prices have fallen in the past week, reflecting speculative selling and possibly announcing the end of a long-term rally. Prices could fall further before being supported by market fundamentals and geopolitical factors, however. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
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Cambodia Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
2 February 2021 - Cambodia's apparel exports have been depressed by the pandemic and EU's trade sanctions in 2020, however resisting thanks to a rise in sales to the US market. The military coup in Myanmar could now support the rebound in Cambodian apparel sourcing. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Cambodia's clothing exports in the last months and the 3rd quarter 2016-2020, with volume, value, and unit value changes. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Cambodia per product category. All data are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2 February 2021 - Yarn prices have stayed firm in China, as many mills were shut ahead of looming holidays. Viscose fiber and yarn prices continued to rise significantly. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
3 February 2021 - Polyester prices have rebounded in China over a rise of intermediate prices, whereas staying firm in India and Pakistan. Demand is weak in China ahead of holidays. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
3 February 2021 - Cotton yarn export prices have dropped further in the last seven days in Pakistan, whereas domestic prices rose again, by contrast, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download over 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
3 February 2021 - Cotton yarn export prices dropped for the second consecutive week in India, in line with a fall in demand from China. Cotton yarn prices had previously surged to unbearable levels in domestic and export markets. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2021
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Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
4 February 2021 - Cotton and polyester fiber prices rose significantly in China, India, and Pakistan, in January. The cotton vs. PSF price difference moved differently depending on countries, however. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past ten years are available for download.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
4 February 2021 - Spandex prices surged in the last weeks in China, in line with strong demand, tight supply situation, and rising material costs. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
4 February 2021 - Viscose fiber and spun yarn prices continued to rise in the past week in India and China. Modal and Lyocell prices have also increased. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Monday, February 8th, 2021
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
8 February 2021 - Cotton futures rose sharply last Thursday in New York, as US cotton supplies are drying up and triggering a rush from financial investors. Spinners refused to buy cotton at these new price levels, however. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
8 February 2021 - Polyester chain prices have risen further in the past seven days, driven by a jump in crude oil prices and tighter supplie on paraxylene and MEG markets. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
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Indonesia Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
9 February 2021 - Apparel exports from Indonesia heavily fell in the last year, over the negative impact of the pandemic. Sales to the US have sharply declined, whereas shipments to Europe have been more robust. Two duty-free agreements could help supporting apparel exports. Our statistical report provides a comprehensive view of Indonesia's clothing exports in the first quarter of the last five years per destination. The latest monthly changes are also released. US and EU import data from Indonesia per product category are published, including volume, value, and unit value changes. All data are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
9 February 2021 - Polyester staple fiber prices surged further in China over a rise in material costs. Demand has fallen heavily due to the higher prices and a sharp decline in textile production ahead of lunar year holidays. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports: December and Full 2020 (Monthly Report)
8 February 2021 - US apparel imports declined in volume terms in December, after rising for two consecutive months. Shipments from most supplying countries experienced a double-digit fall in dollar terms. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed
over the 2000-2020 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
10 February 2021 - Polyester prices have been further raised in China due to strong demand in the recent weeks and anticipations of higher prices after the lunar year holidays. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 February 2021 - Cotton prices have rebounded in India over a surge of the international market, whereas cotton yarn prices fell for the third consecutive week on the domestic market. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 February 2021 - Cotton yarn prices could climb further in Pakistan over a new rise in cotton fiber prices. The restrictions on yarn imports could be eased, especially from India, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly
data are available for download over 12 months.
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
15 February 2021 - Polyester chain prices could climb further after the Chinese holidays due to a new jump in crude oil prices in the last few days. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
15 February 2021 - Cotton prices surged further in New York last week, now flirting with 90 cents per lb over a series of bullish factors. The next disruption in the market will come from Pakistan easing its cotton fiber and yarn imports from India. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries: 2021 Update (Statistical Report)
12 February 2021 - Minimum wages have been frozen in low-income countries in Asia as a result of the negative impact of the pandemic. Real wages will decline this year as consumer prices continue to rise, with apparel workers far from reaching living wages consecutively. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from January 2015 to January 2021, in local currency and US$ terms. A 6-year comparison is available in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
12 February 2021 - Wool prices have resisted this week in Australia, whatever the rise in the Aussie dollar, the looming Chinese holidays, and the large quantities on offer. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Quarterly Report)
11 February 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices rose across the board in China, India, and Pakistan in the last three months. Cotton, polyester, and viscose markets have not moved in the same way, however, with significant differences depending on countries. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of the 30s and 32s carded yarns, in China, India, and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms every week over the last 12 months. 100% cotton,
100% polyester, and 100% viscose are being covered, with all data available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
11 February 2021 - Viscose fiber and spun yarn prices stayed frozen in the last seven days in China, India, and Pakistan, as Chinese holidays have reduced business activities. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and
import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2021
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US Apparel Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2020: Origins (Statistical Report)
17 February 2021 - US apparel imports have begun to recover in the fourth quarter of 2020 in volume terms, whereas declining slower in dollar terms than in the two previous quarters. Chinese shipments rebounded after losing ground. Shipments and unit prices heavily dropped in the full last year. Our quarterly report US apparel imports per origin in the fourth quarter and full 2020. Data include volume, value, and unit value changes, with market share variations in the last five years. Quarterly and full-year data covering the 2011-20 period are available for download.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
17 February 2021 - Cotton yarn export prices rebounded sharply in the past week in India, supporting domestic prices which were slightly increased as a result. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber
prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
17 February 2021 - Cotton yarn export prices surged in the past seven days in Pakistan, although Chinese buyers are off, our correspondent reports. Domestic yarn prices have climbed further as a result of strong demand. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns,
polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download over 12 months.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
17 February 2021 - Polyester prices rose this week in India and Pakistan on both PSF and PFY markets, while Chinese prices were frozen by the lunar year holidays. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester
Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
16 February 2021 - Gross margins improved further at yarn plants in China, India, and Bangladesh after cotton yarn prices rose more significantly than cotton fiber prices in the first two weeks of
February. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 10-year historical data available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
16 February 2021 - Yarn prices could rise further in China after the end of the lunar
year holidays. Anticipations of higher fiber prices could result in strong demand on the domestic market. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
E.U. Clothing Imports: October 2020 (Monthly Report)
16 February
2021 - EU-27 clothing imports rebounded sharply in November, after dropping for a large number of months. Chinese shipments even gained 25% in volume terms, whereas apparel imports from other countries rose slower. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
Pakistan Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
15 February 2021 - Apparel exports from Pakistan surged in the second half of 2020, whatever the pandemic's depressing impact. Pakistan has gained shares of the market, however from low levels. Our statistical series provides a comprehensive view of Pakistan's apparel exports in the 3rd quarter 2016-20. Knit, woven, and total apparel export data per destination are available with volume, value, and unit value changes. US and EU imports from Pakistan are also published for a large number of product categories. All data are available for download.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021
PRICE REPORTS
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
22 February 2021 - Polyester chain prices surged in the last week over a tight supply situation on both PTA and MEG markets. Polyester fibers have begun to surge in China. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
22 February 2021 - Cotton prices continued to rise in the past week in New York and on the international physical market. Domestic market prices are less significantly increasing, meaning that New York does not reflect the real market anymore in the current period. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Recycled Polyester Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Quarterly Report)
19 February 2021 - Recycled PET prices have not risen in line with surging virgin polyester prices in China, resulting in a jump in the price difference. By contrast, recycled fiber prices have more sharply increased than virgin PSF and POY in India. Our report covers the recycled polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Recycled fiber prices are compared with virgin polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan.
Weekly prices of the three countries in the last six months, and historical price series for China are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
19 February 2021 - Wool prices have risen significantly this week in Austria, over strong Indian demand. The market should continue to rally in the coming period. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms.
Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
19 February 2021 - China's production prices have returned to positive territory in January for the first time in a year. The post-Covid era could result in a new rise in labor costs, however. However, the rebound in retail sales lacks momentum, whereas Western countries' demand could now stagnate or even decline in 2021. Our statistical report offers a
comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
Myanmar Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
18 February 2021 - Myanmar's apparel exports continued rising during the pandemic, although less significantly than in previous years. The military coup could limit further their growth after the threat of sanctions by the EU already reduced demand from
European markets in 2020. Our statistical series provides a comprehensive view of Myanmar's clothing exports in the third quarter quarters 2016-20, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. Knit and woven apparel exports are separately displayed. EU and US apparel imports per product category are also comprehensively covered. All data are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
18 February 2021 - Viscose prices surged
further in China as soon as market participants returned from lunar year holidays. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 February 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices surged in the first days after the lunar year holidays in China. Demand is strong from downward processors, whereas a rebound in intermediate prices boosts polyester fibers. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
US Apparel Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2020: Categories (Statistical Report)
22 February 2021 - US apparel imports significantly declined in the past year, with sharply different results depending on product categories. Shipments have begun to recover in the fourth quarter in volume terms, thanks to a double-digit decline in unit prices for most categories. Our quarterly report offers a detailed analysis of US apparel imports per category through statistical tables. It displays a comprehensive view of volume, value, and unit value changes, compared with previous quarters from 2015-20. Annual tables and charts covering 2015-20 are also released. Full data are available for download.
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
24 February 2021 - Polyester fiber prices rose dramatically in the last days in China, over higher material costs and positive anticipations. The textile industry could resist such a surge in its material costs, however. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
24 February 2021 - Cotton yarn prices have significantly risen in the past week on India's domestic and export markets. Demand is boosting price offers, in line with the return of Chinese buyers from their holidays. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
24 February 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices sharply rose in the past days in Pakistan, partly due to a rebound in Chinese demand after the lunar year holidays, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12
months.
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Monday, March 1st, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
1 March 2021 - Polyester chain prices stopped to rise or even dropped on the first day of March, after sharply rising in the past week. A double-digit increase has been reported all along the polyester pipeline. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
1 March 2021 - Cotton prices suddenly plunged at the end of last week in New York, amid an overall correction of equity and commodity markets. Cotton prices have also begun to drop on domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
26 February 2021 - Nylon chain prices surged in the last week, in line with a significant rise in fiber prices in China. Benzene and cyclohexane gained more than 40% from their level a month ago. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices of the past 12 months are available for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
26 February 2021 - Consumer prices have been kept under control in most low-income countries amid fears of a return to stronger inflation in the long-term. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
26 February 2021 - Wool prices returned to lower levels this week in Australia in local currency terms due to a large offer and a significant rise in the Aussie dollar. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
25 February 2021 - Polyester staple fiber prices surged in the last weeks in China, whereas also rising in India and Pakistan. Margins have moved in different directions in the three countries. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
25 February 2021 - Viscose prices surged further in China, in line with a lack of cotton pulp limiting operating rates at VSF plants. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
3 March 2021 - Polyester staple fiber prices have begun to drop in China, whereas being raised further in India and Pakistan. Filament prices continued to rise everywhere in the last seven days. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
3 March 2021 - Cotton yarn prices surged again in the past week in India with organic cotton yarn prices sharply rebounding over a new jump of organic cotton prices. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
3 March 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices continued to rise in the past seven days in Pakistan, over a strong demand from downward processors, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
2 March 2021 - Cotton and polyester prices rose further in February in China, India, and Pakistan. The cotton vs. PSF price difference has narrowed slightly. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past ten years are
available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2 March 2021 - Yarn prices surged further in the last seven days on China's domestic market. Foreign yarns are more competitive as a result, and imports could surge. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and
blends. All data are available for download.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: February 2021 (Monthly Report)
1 March 2021 - The US dollar recovered eventually at the end of February, with a few low-income countries possibly benefiting from lower currency values, especially against the rebounding Sterling. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years. It displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and
the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
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Monday, March 8th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
8 March 2021 - Crude oil prices have rebounded in the last week, with polyester chain prices bottoming out this Monday in Asia as a result. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
8 March 2021 - Reflation risks have further depressed New York's cotton futures in the past week. However, Pakistan's urgent need for Indian cotton may offer some strong support on the international market. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
5 March 2021 - Wool prices declined this week in US$ terms, whereas slightly rising in A$ terms, as a drop in the local currency supported demand. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
US Apparel Imports in 2020: China vs. Rest of World (Quarterly Report)
4 March 2021 - China's share of the US apparel import market has significantly declined in 2020, over a negative impact of Washington's additional tariffs. Unit values of Chinese products have plunged, with China's share more clearly declining in value terms than in volume terms. Our quarterly report compares US apparel imports from China with shipments from the Rest of the World (RoW) for every category of products in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical data cover the first three quarters in the past five years, from 2015-20.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
4 March 2021 - Viscose prices surged in the last seven days in Pakistan, whereas rising further in China and India. However, fiber prices have reached unbearable levels now destroying demand. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices
are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
10 March 2021 - Polyester staple fiber prices have declined for the second consecutive week in China, whereas filament prices were further rising in the meantime. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 March 2021 - Cotton yarn prices have begun to slide in Pakistan, although cotton fiber prices have risen further, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 March 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices could now drop in India, over a decline in international market prices. A decision by Pakistan to allow cotton imports from India would support prices, however. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Silk Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
9 March 2021 - Silk prices have recovered in the past months in China, benefiting from a rebound in retail sales and a low level of dried cocoon supplies. Exports of silk products have collapsed in the past year. Our quarterly report provides daily prices in the past 12 months and monthly average prices over the last ten years for silk and dried cocoons on China's domestic market, with an in-depth analysis of the latest and long-term trends. China's raw silk and
silk yarn export prices are released over the past eight years along with EU's silk import data, including average import prices over the last five years. All data are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
9 March 2021 - Spun yarn prices have begun to return to lower levels in China after previously surging, which had destroyed demand from downward processors. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import
yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports: January 2021 (Monthly Report)
8 March 2021 - US apparel imports plunged in the first month of the year due to the current shipping crisis triggering delays in deliveries. China resisted once more, whereas Pakistan took advantage of its low production costs. Our report covers US apparel imports
every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2020 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
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Monday, March 15th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
15 March 2021 - Polyester pipeline prices have dropped in the last week, after the previous surge in their material costs has depressed demand from textile producers in China and elsewhere. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
15 March 2021 - Cotton prices have slightly dropped in the last week in New York, amid stronger volatility reflecting the nervousness of financial markets in the current period. Pakistan is still expected to allow Indian cotton imports in limited quantities. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
12 March 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices have continued to rise in the first weeks of March in China, India, and Pakistan, with margins surging further at spinning mills. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 10-year historical data available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
12 March 2021 - Wool prices have dropped slightly this week in Australia, which is a good sign for the market trends in the coming period. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Sri Lanka Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
11 March 2021 - Sri Lanka's knit apparel exports have recovered in the past months, whereas woven apparel exports were still plunging. Sales to Europe have been stronger than to the US market. Our statistical series provides an overall view of Sri Lanka's clothing exports in the first three quarters of 2020, with volume, value, and unit value changes per destination in the second quarter. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately displayed. Tables also include US and EU clothing imports from Sri Lanka per product category. All data are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
11 March 2021 - Viscose fiber prices have slightly dropped in the past week, staying supported by strong fundamentals after surging in the past months in China, India, and Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available
for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
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UK Clothing Imports: Origins and Products (Quarterly Report)
17 March 2021 - UK's clothing imports surged in the last quarter of 2020, even doubling from China, as the market was preparing the Brexit's implementation. Direct imports from low-income countries surged, whereas shipments from other European countries plunged. Our quarterly report covers UK's clothing imports per origin, including knit clothing, woven clothing, and total clothing imports. Knit and woven clothing imports per HS 4-digit product category are also released. Data are published in volume and British pounds. All data are available for download through csv files.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
17 March 2021 - Cotton yarn prices have remained stable for the third consecutive week in India, whereas surging further on the export markets. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess
the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
17 March 2021 - Polyester prices have declined in the last few days in China, whereas being raised in India and Pakistan. Prices are still expected to increase over the longer-term everywhere. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency
terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
17 March 2021 - Cotton yarn prices fell in the past week in Pakistan on both domestic and export markets, while other products were resisting, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered.
All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
16 March 2021 - Yarn prices are falling across the board in China after demand from downward processors has been depressed by a previous surge in their material costs. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang),
including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
16 March 2021 - China's economic activity slowed down at the start of the year, as foreign countries were long in exiting the lockdown imposed by the pandemic. Export sales have been weaker than previously observed as a result. However, optimism still prevails at the manufacturing units. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of
production costs and consumer prices in China, including in the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2021
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Bangladesh Yarn Market Prices (Monthly Report)
22 March 2021 - Cotton yarn prices have surged in the past two months in Bangladesh, over a tight supply situation in South Asia and a jump in cotton prices. Organic yarn prices skyrocketed due to a sharp rise in organic cotton import prices. Our monthly report covers Bangladeshi yarn prices, including cotton carded and combed, cotton organic, melange, carded slub, cotton-polyester 60/40, cotton-polyester 40/60, and open end. Data on the annual cotton consumption and imports of Bangladesh provide further insight.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
22 March 2021 - Polyester chain prices declined further in the past week in the Far East due to a fall in crude oil prices, whereas demand for polyester fibers plunged in China. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
22 March 2021 - Cotton prices declined further in New York last week, over reversed trends on commodity markets. Cotton prices have resisted so far on domestic markets in India and Pakistan, starting to decline significantly today in China, however. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
19 March 2021 - Spandex prices rocketed in the past weeks in China due to a boom in raw material costs. Over the long term, prices could be supported by the surge in demand for informal clothing in the pandemic period. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten
years are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
19 March 2021 - Wool prices have dropped significantly this week in Australia, in line with a rise in the local currency and the negative impact of the ports' congestion. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
18 March 2021 - Viscose prices have stayed firm in the past days in China and India, even rising in Pakistan. VSF prices surged by more than 50% in three months in China. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell
prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021
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Linen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Quarterly Report)
23 March 2021 - Flax fiber prices have begun to recover at the end of last year on the international market. Due to lower production in the past year in Europe and shipping issues, prices may continue to rise in 2021. Our report offers a comprehensive view of the international market prices, including China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. China's import and export data in volume and value terms are also available for download with every monthly price back to December 2012.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 March 2021 - Yarn prices have declined further in the past seven days in China, over weaker demand and a drop in fiber prices. Yarn import prices have begun to slide. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
E.U. Clothing Imports: December and Full 2020 (Monthly Report)
23 March 2021 - Chinese shipments to the European Union nearly stabilized in December, after experiencing a double-digit drop in the last summer, according to just-released official data from Eurostat. Unit prices of EU's clothing imports have dropped significantly in euro terms. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
24 March 2021 - Polyester prices fell further in the last seven days in China, over a significant decline of crude oil prices and polyester intermediate prices, whereas demand fell from spinners and filament weavers. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
24 March 2021 - Yarn prices continued to decline in the past seven days in Pakistan, over weaker demand from domestic and export markets, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
24 March 2021 - Yarn prices slightly declined or remained unchanged in the last week in India amid weaker market activities. Export prices began to drop. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
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Thursday, March 25th, 2021
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EU Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2020: Origins (Quarterly Report)
25 March 2021 - The pandemic's negative impact has been more limited than expected on the EU's clothing import market in the past year, thanks to a rebound of the euro. Turkey has benefited from its proximity with the European Union, whereas China, India, Indonesia, and even Morocco lost market shares. Our comprehensive reports cover the fourth quarter and full 2020 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. A series of statistical tables are released, with volume, value, and unit value changes in both euro and US$ terms. Data covering Q4 and full 2015-20 are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
25 March 2021 - Viscose prices slid in China last week, over a decline in demand from spinners, whereas 100% viscose prices were dropping in China, India, and Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Friday, March 26th, 2021
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U.S. Apparel Imports in 2020: China vs. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Mexico and Honduras (Quarterly Report)
26 March 2021 - US apparel imports have been heavily disrupted by the pandemic in 2020 after tariffs have surged on Chinese shipments. China's unit prices have fallen more than 20% in the full last year, reflecting a dramatic shift in US sourcing of higher-priced products. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive comparison of volume, value, and unit value changes per origin and product category in full 2020. The report also includes a detailed comparison of Chinese price trends vs. other origins, through a series of indexes. Our full table is available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
26 March 2021 - Wool prices have been supported this week by a fall in the Australian dollar and a sharp drop in offered quantities. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Monday, March 29th, 2021
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
29 March 2021 - Cotton prices have plunged in the past week in New York over calls in Chinese media and social networks for boycotting Western apparel retailers. The fast deterioration of US-China relationship could result in a Chinese ban on US cotton, traders fear. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
29 March 2021 - Polyester chain prices have begun to stabilize in the Far East, thanks to the congestion triggered by the container ship stuck in the Suez canal. Any future rise in polyester prices would be limited, however. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2021
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
30 March 2021 - Inflation rates could rise to higher levels in low-income countries, limiting their competitive advantage if domestic wages are raised in line with consumer prices. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
30 March 2021 - Yarn prices have continued to decline in the past seven days in China over a lack of demand amid high inventories at processing plants. Foreign yarns are less competitive due to the rise of the US dollar. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
29 March 2021 - Nylon 6 prices dropped in the past week in China, over a fall in material costs. Gross margins have improved after caprolactam prices more significantly declined than polyamide fiber prices. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices of the past 12 months are available for download.
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
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Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
31 March 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices fell in the past seven days in Pakistan, as imports from India are expected to resume in the coming period, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
31 March 2021 - Cotton yarn prices declined further in the past week in India but remain at a significantly higher level than at the end of last year, whereas margins also improved at sminning mills. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
31 March 2021 - Polyester prices are stabilizing in China, as material costs no more decline on the international market. The fall of the Chinese currency is boosting exports and depressing price offers on the international market, by contrast. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every
week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
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Thursday, April 1st, 2021
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Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
1 April 2021 - After affecting the cotton market, the Uyghurs' fate could now disturb the viscose market after Finnish group Stora Enso suddenly announced it will end its wood pulp activities, including sales to Xinjiang's viscose producers. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: March and 1st Quarter 2021 (Monthly Report)
1 April 2021 - The euro sharply fell against the dollar in March, whereas the Turkish lira plunged further, and the renminbi also slid. The Pak. rupee rebounded, by contrast, rising against all other low-income currencies of our panel. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years. It displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
1 April 2021 - Polyester fiber and yarn prices surged everywhere in March over a jump in material costs and anticipation of higher prices later this year. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are
available for download.
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Monday, April 5th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
5 April 2021 - PTA and MEG prices have stabilized in Asia after sharply falling in March from recent peaks. Demand remains strong after polyester use has been supported by relatively lower cost compared with cotton. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
5 April 2021 - Cotton prices slid further in the past week in New York, in line with an expected fall in Chinese demand for US cotton. Pakistan's cabinet has refused to restore imports of Indian cotton in the meantime. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
EU Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2020: Product Categories (Quarterly Report)
2 April 2021 - EU's clothing imports have begun to recover in the fourth quarter last year, falling significantly in full 2020 due to the pandemic. A few product categories have not benefited from the end-of-the-year recovery, as a clear sign that structural changes are affecting the market trends and consumer habits. Our data cover the 27 members of the European Union, now excluding the U.K. Data cover the fourth quarter and the last five
years, with volume, value, and unit value changes in euro and US$ terms per HS 4-digit product category. Full tables are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
2 April 2021 - Wool prices have risen this week in Australia, ahead of a 1-week Easter break. Fine and super-fine prices have been supported this year so far by a fall in offered quantities. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts
are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
7 April 2021 - Polyester prices are bottoming out in China, whereas falling in India and Pakistan. PTA prices recovered in China after the Qingming festival. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
7 April 2021 - Cotton yarn prices further declined in the past seven days in Pakistan, in line with a fall in cotton fiber prices, whatever the decision to continue banning Indian cotton imports, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
7 April 2021 - Cotton fiber prices have bottomed out in India, pushing up cotton yarn prices, although Pakistan eventually refused to import Indian cotton. Prices are falling on the polyester fiber and yarn markets by contrast. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi
(Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
EU Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2020: Markets (Quarterly Report)
7 April 2021 - EU's clothing imports stabilized in the last quarter of 2020, with shipments to the Netherlands and Belgium heavily falling, in line with a surge in direct exports to the UK, ahead of Brexit. Shipments to Italy and Spain also fell, reflecting the weakness of both
markets. Our 5-year data cover the fourth quarter and the full five years 2015-20. The report reflects long-term European Union clothing market trends, offering a comprehensive review of the EU's imports per destination. The UK is excluded. Our statistical report provides volume, value, and unit value changes released in both euro and US$ terms. The full table is available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 April 2021 - Fiber prices have stopped falling in the last few days in China, whereas yarn
prices have less significantly fallen than in the previous month. Demand for foreign yarns plummeted in the meantime. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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Thursday, April 8th, 2021
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U.S. Apparel Imports: Jan-Feb 2021 (Monthly Report)
8 April 2021 - US apparel imports from China surged in February, from their low level last year. Chinese shipments actually remained far below their level two years earlier. Pakistan has fully benefited from the shift in US apparel sourcing, whereas other countries have experienced a setback. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2021 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
8 April 2021 - The cotton vs. polyester spread narrowed in March after PSF more significantly rose than cotton fibers on domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past ten years are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
8 April 2021 - Viscose prices declined more significantly in the past seven days in China, reflecting the low demand level. Material costs stayed unchanged in the meantime. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as
CSV files.
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Monday, April 12th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
12 April 2021 - Polyester chain prices have stayed relatively stable in the past week. A high level in their inventories forced China's PTA production to shut many plants for maintenance operations. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
12 April 2021 - Cotton prices rebounded in the past week in New York, over strong demand from financial investors. Cotton buyers at spinning mills stayed everywhere on the sidelines. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Bangladesh Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
9 April 2021 - Apparel exports from Bangladesh continued to decline in the past months, as a result of a new wave of the pandemic in Europe affecting export orders. Woven apparel sales have plunged whereas knit clothing exports have resisted. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's clothing exports in Q4 2016-20, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. Annual change per destination in the past months is supplied. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Bangladesh per product category. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
14 April 2021 - Polyester prices further slid in the past seven days in China and Pakistan. Large inventories continue pressuring prices, whatever the strong demand for polyester in the current period. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
14 April 2021 - Yarn prices fell across the board in the last week in India, reflecting a low level in demand from downward processors. Gross margins are dropping at spinning mills. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
14 April 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices continued to decline in the past seven days in Pakistan, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
Goose and Duck Down Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
14 April 2021 - Goose and duck down prices stayed firm in the past weeks in China, being supported by a rebound in jacket sales in 2021 after they heavily fell in 2020 as a result of the pandemic. Benchmark goose and duck down prices are available for standard GB-T14272-2011 with tables and charts offering a clear view of the latest trends in China. 1-year daily data and 10-year historical monthly data are available for download.
Turkey Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
13 April 2021 - Turkey's apparel exports stabilized in January after sharply rebounding in the second half last year. Turkish exporters will continue benefiting from their proximity with the European market, whereas a new fall of the lira will help them in lower prices. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Turkey's clothing exports in the fourth quarter of 2016-20, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination and HS
4-digit product category. Export data in US$ terms are released for the fourth quarter of 2020 per destination. The full data are available for download as .csv files.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
13 April 2021 - Yarn import prices have more significantly dropped in the last week in China. Viscose fiber and spun yarn prices heavily declined in the meantime. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are
released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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Thursday, April 15th, 2021
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EU-27 Clothing Import Price Comparison in 4th Quarter and Full 2020: China vs. Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Myanmar, Tunisia, Morocco, and Indonesia
15 April 2021 - EU's clothing imports begun to recover in the last quarter of 2020, with sharp differences depending on origins and product categories, however. Our quarterly report offers a series of comparison tables, giving a comprehensive view of EU-27 clothing imports per HS 4-digit category with volume, value, and unit price changes. The UK is now excluded from EU data.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
15 April 2021 - Viscose fiber and yarn prices could continue to drop in the coming period after surging in January and February, before eventually sliding in March. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Monday, April 19th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
19 April 2021 - Polyester intermediate prices stayed firm in the past week in Asia, over a limited level of PTA production in China and strong demand from the polyester fiber industry. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
19 April 2021 - Cotton prices rose in the last week in New York, over a new wave of financial investment. However, the return to partial lockdown in the Middle East and South Asia could curb textile demand, whereas continental Europe is not out of the woods yet. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data
are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
16 April 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices fell in the first half of the month in Asia after previously surging. Margins have been restored at spinning mills, allowing yarn sellers to lower their offers in the coming period. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and
updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 10-year historical data available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
16 April 2021 - Wool prices dropped this week in Australia, in local currency terms, whereas rising in dollar terms. Super-fine wool prices surged further over tightness in supplies. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia,
with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
21 April 2021 - Polyester prices fell across the board in the past week in India and Pakistan, on both staple fiber and filament markets. Demand for polyester remains depressed in China in the absence of clear prospects. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
21 April 2021 - Cotton yarn prices further declined in the past week in Pakistan, due to weakness in demand ahead of a withdrawal of import tariffs, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
21 April 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices resisted in the past week in India, whereas polyester staple fibers and spun polyester prices dropped in the meantime. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Quarterly Report)
20 April 2021 - Textile fiber prices slightly declined in the past weeks, after previously surging in January and February. The rebound in retail sales in the United States and the U.K. could trigger a new jump in demand and prices. Our tables and charts deliver a 3-month and annual price comparison of most used textile fibers, including cotton, polyester, viscose, wool, acrylic, and nylon, all being available for download on a weekly basis through our
historical csv file.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
20 April 2021 - Cotton yarn prices began recovering in China after declining over the past weeks. Viscose fiber and yarn prices dropped further in the last seven days, by contrast. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton,
polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
19 April 2021 - China's economy continued to recover in March, with prices surging at factory gates. Apparel exports rocketed from a negligible level in the same period last year. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
28 April 2021 - Yarn prices fell further in the last week in India over a decline in demand triggered by the return to lockdown in key textile states like Maharashtra or Gujarat. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
28 April 2021 - The polyester market remains depressed in Asia, with prices falling further in the past seven days in Pakistan after sliding in China. Gross margins are declining from relatively high levels at polyester plants. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
28 April 2021 - Cotton yarn prices have bottomed out in Pakistan, over rising demand from domestic and Chinese customers, our correspondent reports. Cotton prices stayed stable in the meantime. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12
months.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
27 April 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices rebounded in the past two days in China, as demand from foreign buyers was expected to recover due to the pandemic in India and Bangladesh. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester,
viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
27 April 2021 - Spandex prices resisted any significant decline in the past weeks in China, as sellers tried to limit a fall in their margins. The drop in material costs could pressure spandex suppliers, however. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released.
Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
26 April 2021 - Nylon 6 prices are still supported by the tight supply situation on the benzene and caprolactam markets in Asia, the United States, and Europe. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam,
staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices of the past 12 months are available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
26 April 2021 - PTA prices have been supported by a series of maintenance operations due to end in the coming weeks. PTA margins fell in the meantime over higher PX prices. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene),
PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
26 April 2021 - Cotton prices rose across the board in the past seven days, whatever the surge in covid cases in India. China is betting on a shift
in orders, whereas Xinjiang's production could suffer from cold weather. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
India Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
23 April 2021 - India's apparel exports have stayed depressed
in the first two months of the year, with the surge in Covid cases now expected to again disrupt the clothing industry. Apparel production still fell 20% in January. Our statistical series provides a comprehensive view of India's knit and woven clothing exports in 2020 per market destination in US dollars. Fourth-quarter data are published for knit, woven, and total apparel exports in volume and US$ terms with unit price comparison. US and EU imports from India per product category are released, with volume, value, and unit value changes. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
23 April 2021 - Wool prices rose significantly this week in Australia, especially the finest micron types boosted by strong demand. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Vietnam Apparel Exports
(Quarterly Report)
22 April 2021 - Vietnam's apparel exports recovered in the first quarter from their low level in the same period last year. Apparel exporters stay confronted with struggling retail markets in Europe, whereas their input costs surged in the last months. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive statistical view of Vietnam's clothing exports per destination in the fourth quarter of 2016-2020, including volume, value, and unit value changes. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Vietnam per product category. All data are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
22 April 2021 - Viscose prices significantly declined in China and Pakistan in the last seven days. Demand for viscose fibers and spun yarns is heavily depressed in Asia. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Monday, May 3rd, 2021
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Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: April 2021 (Monthly Report)
3 May 2021 - The euro sharply recovered in April, whereas the US dollar returned to a lower level over plans to expand public spending. The Indian rupee fell the most amid our basket of emerging currencies. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years. It displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
3 May 2021 - India's Covid crisis is expected to depress PTA and MEG prices in Asia. India's demand for polyester intermediates sharply falls, whereas domestic suppliers try selling their products abroad. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
3 May 2021 - Cotton prices have stabilized on the physical markets in Asia, as the surge in Covid cases in India is expected to depress cotton use. China released lower-than-expected import quotas, limiting its demand for foreign cotton. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
China Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
30 April 2021 - China's apparel exports sharply rebounded in the first quarter from their low level a year earlier. China has suffered a decisive decline in the past five years, as reflected by our historical tables detailing shipments per destination and product category from 2015-20. China's apparel exports in the fourth quarter of the last year are also covered, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately
published. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
30 April 2021 - Wool prices rose further this week in Australia, boosted by unexpected demand from Europe and other regions outside China. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
India's Covid Crisis Update: Tirupur (Tamil Nadu)
29 April 2021 - India is now confronted with a dramatic surge in the pandemic, which negatively affects its textile and apparel production. To help our subscribers in following up, we begin a series of weekly reports focusing on key textile states in India, and starting with Tamil Nadu. Tirupur is a major supplier of knitting yarns and knit clothing for the global market. Given the fall in orders, production cuts are already reported at spinning mills with price offers also
sharply lowered in the past days, as reported by our marketing department in India.
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Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
29 April 2021 - Viscose prices stayed stable in the past seven days, as China's activities slowed down ahead of the May Day holidays. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
E.U. Clothing Imports: January 2021 (Monthly Report)
29 April 2021 - EU's clothing imports dropped significantly in January, reflecting the surge in direct shipments to the United Kingdom after the Brexit implementation. Unit prices fell more than 11% in euro terms. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with
historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
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U.S. Apparel Imports: March 2021 (Monthly Report)
5 May 2021 - US apparel imports sharply rebounded in March from a year earlier, also surging from their level in 2019. China's share of the market rose significantly in the first quarter. Average unit values plunged in the meantime. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2021 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
5 May 2021 - Yarn prices fell further in the past week in India over the negative impact of the Covid crisis. Polyester-cotton tumbled, whereas 100% cotton less significantly dropped. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices
are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
5 May 2021 - Cotton yarn prices began to rise in Pakistan, although a looming lockdown could reduce apparel production, our correspondent reports. Cotton prices stayed stable in the meantime. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose,
polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
5 May 2021 - Polyester prices have not moved over the celebration of May Day in China. Raw material costs could drop further in the coming period. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan.
The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
4 May 2021 - Cotton and polyester prices stopped rising in April in Asia, with the price difference moving differently in China, India, and Pakistan. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including
the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past ten years are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
4 May 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices are expected to decline in China, where seasonal trends will negatively affect demand in May. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market
prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
12 May 2021 - Polyester prices have stayed unchanged in the past seven days. With India and Pakistan in lockdown and China entering a seasonal low, demand will remain depressed. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
12 May 2021 - Yarn production has fallen in India over the return to lockdown, supporting prices, therefore. Organic and Supima yarns surged extremely over a lack of supply. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
12 May 2021 - Cotton yarn prices began declining in Pakistan after the country returned to lockdown ahead of the Eid holidays. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
11 May 2021 - Cotton yarn prices have risen significantly in China, supported by the fall in yarn production in India and lower availability of foreign cotton than expected. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends.
All data are available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
10 May 2021 - Polyester intermediate prices rose significantly in the past week over firm demand from polyester producers. Operating rates could be lowered at PTA and MEG plants in China, nevertheless. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA
and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
10 May 2021 - Speculative investment is boosting cotton futures in New York and China. However, physical prices stay stable on the domestic markets, especially in India, where the Covid crisis reduces cotton use. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical
indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
7 May 2021 - Inflation threats have not disappeared in low-income countries where consumer prices may rise further in the coming months amid efforts for revamping economic growth. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries,
with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
7 May 2021 - Polyester staple fiber and spun yarn prices begun declining in April in China, India, and Pakistan, after rallying for months. Spinners' gross margins moved into different directions depending on countries. Our
monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
7 May 2021 - Wool prices declined this week over a rise in offered quantities and lower quality fibers. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list
of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 May 2021 - Viscose prices could continue to slide in May in China, over a weak level in demand as spinners consider that VSF prices are too high. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on
domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
India's Covid Crisis Update: Punjab (Ludhiana)
6 May 2021 - The Covid crisis in India is significantly depressing textile and apparel production in Ludhiana (Punjab), one of the manufacturing centers of the country. The state is now confronted with surging cases and many plants have been shut and placed on lockdown.
Our series of reports about India's Covid crisis continues with Ludhiana after last week starting with Tirupur. Our tables include latest price levels, with production cuts per product and counts, as reported by our marketing department in India.
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Cambodia Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
6 May 2021 - Cambodia's apparel exports are negatively affected by a new wave of the pandemic in the low-income country, with many plants shut down and shipments delayed. However, Cambodia's exports to the US have stayed strong in the first quarter. Our statistical series provides a comprehensive view of Cambodia's clothing exports in full years 2015-2020, also focusing on 4th quarter 2020, including volume, value, and unit value changes over the last four
years. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Cambodia per product category. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
19 May 2021 - Polyester prices dropped in the past seven days in China, due to weakness in demand and larger inventory levels. Operating rates have been reduced for the first time in many months. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
19 May 2021 - The pandemic is now under control in India, thanks to the lockdown imposed in large parts of the country. Textile activity has been reduced, which has supported prices after they previously fell. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in margins of Indian spinners
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
19 May 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices remained stable in the last seven days in Pakistan, as the partial lockdown was not affecting business activities that have returned to normal after the Eid holidays. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for
download covering the last 12 months.
Indonesia Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
18 May 2021 - Indonesia's apparel exports continued sharply dropping in the first quarter of 2021, after experiencing a double-digit decline in 2020. After heavily suffering from Covid's impact, Indonesian exporters have missed the US recovery. Our statistical report provides a comprehensive view of Indonesia's apparel exports in the last five years per market. The fourth-quarter data of the last
four years per destination are released in volume, value, and unit price terms. The latest monthly changes are also released. US import data from Indonesia per product category are published, including volume, value, and unit value changes. All data are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
18 May 2021 - Cotton yarn prices stabilized in China, after previously rising. The spread of the pandemic in South and Southeast Asia could negatively affect imports. Our weekly report
covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
17 May 2021 - Producer prices surged in April in China, as a clear sign of the current rebound in economic activity, whereas also announcing stronger inflation
threats. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
17 May 2021 - Polyester intermediate prices began to drop over a fall in demand from polyester fiber producers and a rise in PTA production. The Covid crisis is expected to disrupt India's polyester chain. Our weekly report
covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
17 May 2021 - Cotton prices fell heavily in the last week in New York, whatever the bullish data released by the US
Department of Agriculture (USDA), and covering the next season for the first time. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2021: Origins (Statistical Report)
14 May 2021 - US apparel imports from China rebounded
in the first quarter, resulting in a sharp rise in Chinese market shares. Vietnam resisted China's return, whereas India and Bangladesh already suffered a setback ahead of their return to lockdown. Our quarterly report covers US apparel imports per origin in the first quarter of 2021. Data include volume, value, and unit value changes, with market shares in the last five years. Quarterly and full-year data covering the 2016-21 period are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly
Report)
17 May 2021 - Cotton prices fell heavily in the last week in New York, whatever the bullish data released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and covering the next season for the first time. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
14 May 2021 - Wool prices fell less than expected this week in Australia, over strong demand from China. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
13 May 2021 - Viscose prices slightly dropped in the past seven days in China
and Pakistan, in line with weak demand from spinners and lower spun yarn prices. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
India's Covid Crisis Update: Bhiwandi
(Maharashtra)
13 May 2021 - Bhiwandi has been hard hit by the second wave of the Covid-19 in India, as reported by our marketing department in the country. A large part of the weavers has been forced to reduce operations sharply. Our series of reports about India's Covid crisis continues with Bhiwandi after last weeks covering Tirupur and Ludhiana. Our tables include the latest price levels, with production cuts per product and counts, as reported by our marketing department in India.
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
26 May 2021 - Polyester prices have moved differently in the last seven days on the staple fiber and filament yarn markets in China, India, and Pakistan. An overall rebound in prices is not excluded, however. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
25 May 2021 - Yarn prices have significantly rebounded in India over a tight supply situation and a return to optimism in the textile and apparel industries, in line with a fall in the number of Covid cases. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
26 May 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices began to bottom out in Pakistan in line with a recovery in demand after the Eid holidays, whereas the Covid crisis weakens. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2021: China vs. Rest of World (Quarterly Report)
25 May 2021 - US apparel imports from China rebounded in the first quarter, especially in volume terms. Although recovering, China's share of the US apparel import market stays far lower than a few years ago, with significantly different results depending on product categories. Our statistical report compares US apparel imports from China with shipments from the Rest of the World (RoW) for every
category of products, in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical data cover the first quarters in the past five years, from 2016-2021.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
25 May 2021 - Cotton yarn imports stayed firm in the past seven days in China where demand is not declining, whereas cotton prices may be boosted by a low level in import quotas. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local
market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Cashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
24 May 2021 - Cashmere prices could rebound in the coming months, in line with a sharp recovery in the luxury sector. Production has further risen in Mongolia whereas demand for sustainable products could support the market over the long term. Our report offers an overall picture of short-term and long-term
trends of the cashmere market, including China's exports of fiber and yarns, with volume, value, and unit prices. Italy's cashmere imports from China are also displayed. Historical data covering the last two years (China) and five years (Italy) are available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
24 May 2021 - The polyester intermediate prices have stayed stable in the past seven days in Asia, over weakness in demand from fiber producers. Our weekly report covers the
polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
24 May 2021 - Cotton prices are expected to rise everywhere, in line with a rebound in post-Covid demand, whereas production
will not follow the same trend in the coming season. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2021: Categories (Statistical Report)
21 May 2021 - US apparel imports rebounded sharply in volume terms in the first
quarter of the year, with strong differences depending on product categories. If trousers recovered, woven shirts continued to plunge, for instance. Our quarterly report offers a detailed analysis of US apparel imports per category through statistical tables. It displays a comprehensive view of volume, value, and unit value changes, compared with previous quarters from 2016-21. Annual tables and charts covering 2016-21 are also released. Full quarterly data are available for the last 10 years.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
14 May 2021 - Wool prices fell less than expected this week in Australia, over strong demand from China. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
20 May 2021 - Viscose staple fiber prices fell further in China, whatever the current stability of the material costs. Our weekly report covers the viscose
fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
E.U. Clothing Imports: February 2021 (Monthly Report)
20 May 2021 - EU's clothing imports continued to decline in February, partly due to Brexit's
negative impact. Chinese shipments fell significantly, whereas Bangladesh began bottoming out. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
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Monday, May 31st, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
31 May 2021 - Polyester intermediate prices stayed relatively stable in the past week in Asia. PTA producers in China could lower their operating rates in June. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
31 May 2021 - Cotton prices have rebounded in India and Pakistan, as a result of the lockdown and due to looming end-of-season short supply. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Covid Update: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia
28 May 2021 - The latest wave of the pandemic disrupted significantly the textile supply chain in Asia. With the crisis now receding, business activities are rebounding in line with a surge in retail sales in the United States, the United Kingdom, and very soon the European Union also. However, the situation is very different depending on textile and apparel producing countries. As a consequence, we decided to offer a comprehensive view of the Covid picture in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia. This report is available for free to help anyone in assessing the pandemic's impact.
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Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
28 May 2021 - The nylon 6 market has weakened in the past week in China, amid ambient pessimism over the level of demand in the coming period. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
28 May 2021 - Wool prices stayed firm overall this week with fine and superfine types surging, whereas medium and broad categories fell heavily. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
27 May 2021 - Viscose prices stayed weak in the last seven days in line with a significant fall of spun yarns in China, whereas the raw material costs of staple fiber producers stayed very firm. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
2 June 2021 - Polyester filament prices have been raised in India and Pakistan, whereas staying stable in China where demand for polyester fibers stays at a low level. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2 June 2021 - Yarn prices surged further in the past week in India, in line with a rebound in cotton prices, recovery in foreign demand for textiles and apparel, and lower production levels triggered by the Covid crisis. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2 June 2021 - Cotton yarn prices continued to rise in the last seven days in Pakistan, over stronger demand and low inventory levels. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
1 June 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices stay depressed by a low level in demand in China. The rise of the renminbi is expected to depress textile and apparel exports. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are
available for download.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: May 2021 (Monthly Report)
1 June 2021 - The US dollar declined further in May against the euro, the Sterling, the renminbi, and many low-income currencies. The Turkish lira continued to plunge over a new rise in the inflation rate. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over
the last four years.
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
8 June 2021 - Yarn prices are stabilized in China over a low level in demand and a rise in cotton prices. Foreign yarns are less competitive due to the disruption in international trade. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports in 1st quarter 2021: China vs. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Mexico and Honduras (Quarterly Report)
8 June 2021 - US apparel imports have rebounded from China in the first quarter, as buyers shifted to lower-priced products to limit the negative impact of punishing tariffs. Shipments in volume, value and unit value terms differed depending on product categories and origins. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive comparison of volume, value, and unit value changes per origin and product category in the first quarter of 2021. The report also includes a detailed comparison of Chinese price trends vs. other origins through a series of indexes. Unit value changes in percentage terms and market shares per category and
per origin are also released. Our full table is available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
7 June 2021 - Polyester intermediate prices stayed firm in the past week over strong support from the crude oil market and rising demand from polyester producers. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament
prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
7 June 2021 - Cotton prices rebounded in the past week in New York after previously surging in India and Pakistan. Spinners are replenishing their stocks and therefore supporting prices amid end-of-season lower inventories. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and
China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
4 June 2021 - Inflation rates have been kept relatively unchanged in low-income countries in April, amid signs they could rebound in the coming period. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with
historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
4 June 2021 - Wool prices rose this week in Australia, with demand clearly rebounding. Super-fine types could rapidly be in tight supply, in line with a lack of cashmere this season. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in
Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
3 June 2021 - Spandex prices rose further in the past weeks, over a high level in demand and a fall in inventories in China. Raw material costs begun to decline in the meantime. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price
offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
3 June 2021 - Cotton prices rose in May in China, India, and Pakistan, whereas PSF prices fell or stayed unchanged depending on countries. The cotton/PSF spread has rebounded as a result. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the
average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past ten years are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
3 June 2021 - Viscose fiber prices heavily fell in the past week in China and Pakistan, over a continuous weakness in demand, whereas supported by the surge in spun yarn prices in India. Our weekly
report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
9 June 2021 - Polyester prices further declined in the last seven days in China, whereas bottoming out in Pakistan. Chinese fiber producers could cut their operating rates to protect their rapidly falling margins. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
9 June 2021 - Cotton yarn prices fell in the past week in India, although cotton fiber prices continued sharply rising, however. The Covid crisis further limited textile and apparel production in Tamil Nadu. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
9 June 2021 - Cotton yarn export prices rose in the past seven days in Pakistan over a rebound in Chinese demand. Yarn prices have stayed very firm overall. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
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Friday, June 11th, 2021
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Turkey Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
11 June 2021 - Turkey's apparel exports surged in the first quarter of the year, boosted by a new fall in the lira and the need for European buyers to limit transportation costs and uncertainties. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Turkey's clothing exports in the first quarter of 2017-21, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination and HS 4-digit product category. In addition, export data in US$ terms are released for the first quarter of 2017-21 per destination. The full data are available for download as .csv files.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
11 June 2021 - Wool prices have surged this week in Australia, progressively returning to their level before the pandemic. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
U.S. Apparel Imports: April 2021 (Monthly Report)
10 June 2021 - US apparel imports surged in April from their low level of the Covid crisis last year. Shipments fell in volume terms from two years earlier. China's rebound in the first quarter has slowed down in April. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2021 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 June 2021 - Viscose fiber prices are no more falling in China, due to a decline in operating rates at fiber plants. Demand remains weak from processors, however. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
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Monday, June 14th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
14 June 2021 - PTA and MEG prices stayed firm in the past week due to a new rise in crude oil prices. Production levels could be cut to support prices and limit the fall in margins. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
14 June 2021 - New York's cotton futures rose in the past week above their record level this year, whereas the market indicator surged further in India over low inventories at the end of the season. China still needs to replenish its state reserves, in line with a rebound in cotton use. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
15 June 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices stayed firm or rose further in the first two weeks of June, over a low level in inventories. Margins of spinning mills have improved significantly from a year earlier. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 10-year historical data available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
15 June 2021 - Cotton yarn futures dropped significantly in the past days in China, reflecting negative anticipations over poor seasonal demand. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
14 June 2021 - Producer prices surged in May in China, reflecting a tight supply situation with many plants finding it difficult to get all the raw materials they need. Apparel exports continued to rebound in April from their low level a year earlier. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
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Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
16 June 2021 - Yarn prices rose significantly in the past seven days in Pakistan over stronger demand and lower inventory levels, our Pakistan correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
16 June 2021 - Polyester staple fiber prices rose slightly in the past week in China over an overall increase in feedstock prices supported by the current rally in crude oil prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
15 June 2021 - Yarn prices remained stable or slightly declined in the last week in India, depending on products and counts. Price trends were also dependent on the final use of yarns, as explained by our India Marketing Department. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in
the margins of Indian spinners.
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Friday, June 18th, 2021
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E.U. Clothing Imports: March 2021 (Monthly Report)
17 June 2021 - EU's clothing imports from China rebounded in March, surging above their levels two years ago. Other countries struggled to compete, reflecting the negative impact of the second wave of the pandemic in South Asia. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
17 June 2021 - Wool prices surged for the second consecutive week in Australia, reflecting strong demand ahead of a rebound in retail sales in the coming winter season. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
17 June 2021 - The viscose market remains heavily depressed in China, where a previous jump in prices has destroyed demand without improving margins at fiber plants. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
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Monday, June 21st, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
21 June 2021 - The crude oil rally may force the petrochemical producers in lowering their operating rates to keep their gross margins in positive territory. Polyester prices could find strong support as a result. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
21 June 2021 - Cotton prices returned to a lower level in the past week, in line with an overall decline in equity and commodity markets. Fundamentals and excessively hot weather should support prices in the coming period. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
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UK Clothing Imports: Origins (Quarterly Report)
22 June 2021 - UK's clothing imports fell heavily in the first quarter from their low level of the last year. The second wave of the pandemic in South Asia has depressed shipments, while China and Turkey benefited from a rebound in their market shares. Our quarterly report covers UK's clothing imports per origin, including knit clothing, woven clothing, and total clothing imports. Data are published in volume and US$. All data are available for download through csv files.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
22 June 2021 - Spun yarn prices are not recovering in China, over a seasonal fall in demand and the negative impact of a return to partial lockdown in Guangdong. Operating rates are lowered as a result. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
23 June 2021 - Polyester fiber prices stayed firm in the last seven days in China, whereas rising in Pakistan over stronger demand from downward processors. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 June 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices rose in the past seven days in Pakistan, over a stronger demand from downward processors and higher fiber prices on the international market, our Pakistan correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 June 2021 - Yarn prices fell slightly or remained unchanged in the last week in India, depending on products, as explained by our India Marketing Services. The pandemic is receding everywhere and allowing to raise operating rates. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with
Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
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Monday, June 28th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
28 June 2021 - Polyester intermediate prices rose across the board at the start of the week over a jump in paraxylene prices. Polyester producers could resist any new rise in their costs, however. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
28 June 2021 - Cotton prices bottomed out last week, over strong demand from spinning mills. China could issue a new batch of its import quotas, which could boost cotton prices to higher levels. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
25 June 2021 - The surge in crude oil prices has boosted benzene prices, whereas nylon chip producers have been unable to pass their higher costs on to the nylon 6 filament industry in China. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
25 June 2021 - Wool prices surged further this week in Australia, over strong demand. Market participants expect a stabilization ahead of the summer break. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 June 2021 - Viscose prices remained weak in the past seven days in China, over a lack of demand from processors. VSF prices bottomed out in Pakistan, however. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
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Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
30 June 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices rose across the board in the past seven days in Pakistan, with the organic cotton market reaching a new peak, our Pakistan correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
30 June 2021 - Spun yarn prices fell across the board in the past week in India, reflecting poor demand from export and domestic markets, our India Marketing Services report. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
30 June 2021 - Polyester fiber prices rose further in the past seven days in China and Pakistan. The polyester market is supported by higher material costs in line with the surge in crude oil prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series
can be downloaded.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
29 June 2021 - Polyester spun prices slightly rose in the past seven days in China, whereas the cotton yarn market remained depressed in line with the poor seasonal trends in this period of the year. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends.
All data are available for download.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2021
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Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: June and 1st Half 2021 (Monthly Report)
1 July 2021 - The US dollar sharply rebounded in June, with most low-income currencies falling as a result. The euro also slid, resulting in a significant drop in the first half, whereas UK's Pound rose slightly. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
1 July 2021 - Viscose prices surged in the past days in Pakistan, over a rebound in demand from spinners. Prices were also raised in India, as of July 1st. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
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Friday, July 2nd, 2021
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Quarterly Report)
2 July 2021 - Textile fiber prices stayed firm in the past three months after previously surging. The fall in seasonal textile production in China has limited any attempt to raise fiber prices. Viscose even dropped significantly. Our tables and charts deliver a 3-month and annual price comparison of most used textile fibers, including cotton, polyester, viscose, wool, acrylic, and nylon, all available for download weekly through our historical csv file.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
2 July 2021 - Cotton prices stayed stable in China, but rose significantly in India and Pakistan in the last month, whereas polyester prices were everywhere kept stable. PSF has become more competitive as result. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past 13 years are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
2 July 2021 - Wool prices declined this week in Australia after rising for six consecutive weeks. The market contraction has been fueled by larger offerings ahead of the summer break. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Monday, July 5th, 2021
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
5 July 2021 - Cotton prices have stayed firm in the past week on international and domestic markets. Low inventory level support prices in the end of the season. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
5 July 2021 - Polyester intermediate prices further rose in the past seven days, over a new increase in crude oil prices and strong demand from downward processors. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
6 July 2021 - Inflation threats have evaporated in low-income countries with consumer prices still rising at a higher pace than a few months ago, however. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
6 July 2021 - Polyester fiber and yarn prices moved into different directions depending on countries in June. The rise in yarn prices helped to improve margins in India and Pakistan. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 July 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices bottomed out in the past days in China, after the crude oil rally triggered anticipations of higher prices later this summer. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
5 July 2021 - Spandex prices surged further in the past four weeks, reflecting strong demand from downward processors, whereas inventories have melted at fiber plants and capacities have stayed frozen. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
7 July 2021 - Polyester chain prices Wednesday plunged in China, in line with a sudden drop in crude oil prices. Polyester filament prices have resisted, however, whereas staple fiber prices heavily fell. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
7 July 2021 - Cotton fiber prices reached a new record high in Pakistan, pushing up cotton yarn export prices, our Pakistan correspondent reports. Organic cotton prices were also raised significantly. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
7 July 2021 - Cotton yarn prices rebounded in the past week in India, over a new rise in cotton fiber prices. The weak demand for yarns could limit any increase in prices, however. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and
Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
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Thursday, July 8th, 2021
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U.S. Apparel Imports: May 2021 (Monthly Report)
8 July 2021 - US apparel imports surged in May from a year earlier, whereas declining from their level in the pre-pandemic period, however. China's regained shares of the US market over the 5-month period, with imports rising more than 50% from Pakistan, Honduras, and El Salvador. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2021 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
8 July 2021 - Viscose prices rose for the first time in weeks in China, whereas surging for the second consecutive week in Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
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Friday, July 9th, 2021
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EU Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2021: Origins (Quarterly Report)
9 July 2021 - Turkey has benefited from a rebound in EU's demand in the first quarter, as surging uncertainties favored proximity. Bangladesh suffered a setback, by contrast, losing its first place in volume terms as Chinas was regaining its leadership. Our comprehensive reports cover the first quarter of 2021 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. A series of statistical tables are released, with volume, value, and unit value changes in both euro and US$ terms. Data covering Q1 2016-21 are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
9 July 2021 - Wool prices slightly declined this week in Australia over a very large offering and firm Aussie currency. Next week will be the last one before a 3-week summer recess. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Monday, July 12th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
12 July 2021 - Polyester chain prices fell overall in the last week after OPEC + countries failed in agreeing over production levels. Demand remains firm from polyester producers, limiting any drop in PTA and MEG prices. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
12 July 2021 - Cotton market prices stayed firm in the past week on international and domestic markets, supported by low inventory levels in this period of the year. China's sales from state reserves have resumed. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
13 July 2021 - Spun yarn prices rose further in the past seven days in China, over low inventory levels and a need to replenish stocks ahead of the full season. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
EU Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2021: Product Categories (Quarterly Report)
13 July 2021 - EU-27's clothing imports fell significantly in a series of key product categories in the first quarter, reflecting disruptions in the supply chain and the consecutive delays in deliveries. The lockdown in South Asia has negatively depressed imports over the period, with average unit prices rising as a result. Our data cover the 27 members of the European Union, now excluding the U.K. Data cover the fourth quarter and the last five years, with volume, value, and unit value changes in euro and US$ terms per HS 4-digit product category. Full tables are available for download.
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
14 July 2021 - Polyester prices bottomed out this week in China, in line with a rebound of crude oil and petrochemical prices. Demand remains stable along the pipeline, therefore stabilizing prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
14 July 2021 - With the covid crisis now left behind, India's textile industry anticipates a rebound in orders with prices further rising as a result, our India Marketing Services report. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
14 July 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices rose further in the last seven days in Pakistan, with demand staying strong ahead of Eid holidays, our Pakistan correspondent reports. Organic cotton fiber and yarn prices were again raised. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are
available for download covering the last 12 months.
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Thursday, July 15th, 2021
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
15 July 2021 - China's producer prices rose at a slower pace in June, reflecting a slowdown in business activities. Textile inflation continues increasing, however, in line with a surge in fiber prices. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
15 July 2021 - Viscose fiber prices rose in the last days in China, reflecting a return to optimism after months of stagnation. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
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Friday, July 16th, 2021
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
16 July 2021 - Gross margins fell at spinning mills in China, India, and Pakistan, after cotton prices rose significantly in the first two weeks of July. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 10-year historical data available for download.
EU Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2021: Markets (Quarterly Report)
16 July 2021 - EU's clothing import data have been affected in the 1st quarter by the Covid-19 crisis in South Asia, along with the Brexit's implementation limiting shipments to U.K.'s market through Rotterdam or Antwerp. Our 5-year data cover the first quarter over the last five years from 2016. The report reflects long-term European Union clothing market trends, offering a comprehensive review of the EU's imports per destination. The UK is excluded. Our statistical report provides volume, value, and unit value changes released in both euro and US$ terms. The full table is available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
16 July 2021 - Wool prices slightly rose this week in Australia, ending a glorious rally since the start of the year, and ahead of a 3-week summer recess. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.
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Monday, July 19th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
19 July 2021 - Crude oil prices plunged after OPEC+ members announced an agreement over production levels. Polyester chain prices were supported by strong demand for polyester fibers, however. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
19 July 2021 - Cotton futures reached a 5-Year high in the past week in New York, boosted by strong sales on the international market. Organic cotton prices continued surging. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
20 July 2021 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices rose significantly in the past seven days in China. However, a market contraction could be triggered by Monday's sudden fall in financial markets. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
E.U. Clothing Imports: April 2021 (Monthly Report)
19 July 2021 - EU's clothing imports continued surging in April from their low level a year earlier. However, shipments were still lower than pre-pandemic levels in April 2019. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2021
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Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
22 July 2021 - Spinners across Asia have been forced to partly absorb the overall rise in fiber prices in the past four weeks. This is reflected by our fiber and yarn price comparison report offering a comprehensive view of the 30s and 32s carded yarns, in China, India, and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms every week over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose are being covered, with all data available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
22 July 2021 - Viscose fiber prices slightly rose in the past seven days in China, whereas staying stable in India and Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
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Monday, July 26th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
26 July 2021 - Polyester chain prices recovered in the last week after a short-lived drop on Monday. Demand is progressively rebounding ahead of the full season in China. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
26 July 2021 - Cotton prices have continued to climb in the past week in China and India, whereas New York failed in rising above 90 cents among signs that commodities could tumble over a looming market contraction. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
22 July 2021 - Spinners across Asia have been forced to partly absorb the overall rise in fiber prices in the past four weeks. This is reflected by our fiber and yarn price comparison report offering a comprehensive view of the 30s and 32s carded yarns, in China, India, and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms every week over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose are being covered, with all data available for download.
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Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
22 July 2021 - Viscose fiber prices slightly rose in the past seven days in China, whereas staying stable in India and Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are
available for download as csv files.
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
28 July 2021 - Consumer prices are still kept under control in many low-income countries, whatever the rebound of the pandemic and the consecutive supply chain disruptions. Consumer prices continue surging in Turkey and Pakistan, nevertheless. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
28 July 2021 - Fiber and yarn prices rose further in the past seven days in Pakistan over a new surge in textile and apparel exports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
28 July 2021 - Polyester prices stayed relatively stable in the past seven days in China, whereas rising in Pakistan over strong demand. Gross margins are falling at fiber plants. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
28 July 2021 - Cotton yarn prices rose significantly in the past seven days in India, over a new increase of cotton fiber prices, our India Marketing Services report. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are
compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
27 July 2021 - Cotton yarn prices surged in the last seven days in China, over weather-related disruptions and new increase in cotton fiber prices. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing
(Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
EU-27 Clothing Import Price Comparison in 1st Quarter 2021: China vs. Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Myanmar, Tunisia, Morocco, and Indonesia
26 July 2021 - EU's clothing imports fell further in the first quarter, reflecting serious disruptions in the supply chain. Depending on product categories and origins, however, shipments and unit
prices have moved differently. Our quarterly report offers a series of comparison tables, giving a comprehensive view of EU-27 clothing imports per HS 4-digit category with volume, value, and unit price changes. The UK is now excluded from EU data.
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Thursday, July 29th, 2021
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Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
29 July 2021 - Viscose prices slightly rose in the past seven days in China, over low inventory levels ahead of the peak season as of August. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
29 July 2021 - Nylon 6 prices stayed firm in July in China, over stable material costs at high levels and lower operating rates aimed at supporting margins. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
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Monday, August 2nd, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
2 August 2021 - Polyester intermediate prices soared in the past week in Asia over firm crude oil prices and tighter PTA and MEG supplies in China. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
2 August 2021 - Cotton prices further rose in the past week on the domestic and international markets. Although trailing behind, New York eventually reached 90 cents before receding, as US cotton is increasingly snubbed by China and other importers. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
China Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
30 July 2021 - China's apparel exports sharply rebounded in the first half this year, from their low levels last year. Compared with the pre-pandemic data two years ago, shipments also rose, although less significantly. Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of China's exports in volume, value, and unit values. 2-Year changes are included to assess the Covid-19's impact per destination and product category. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
3 August 2021 - Spun yarn prices rose across the board in the past week in China before stabilizing over a return to pessimism. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: July 2021 (Monthly Report)
3 August 2021 - The Turkish lira eventually rebounded in July, whereas the Pak. rupee fell significantly in the meantime, potentially boosting already surging textile and apparel exports. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
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Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
4 August 2021 - Spun yarn prices move differently in the past seven days in Pakistan, depending on products, amid a surge in the number of Covid-19 cases, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
4 August 2021 - Cotton yarn prices continued to rise significantly in India, over a new increase of cotton prices and strong demand from domestic and export markets, our India Marketing Services report. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
4 August 2021 - Polyester prices have begun slightly declining in China, reflecting a return to pessimism as the Delta variant emerged. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be
downloaded.
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Thursday, August 5th, 2021
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Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
5 August 2021 - Viscose prices could be negatively affected by the Delta variant now spreading all across Asia. VSF prices have already begun falling in Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
5 August 2021 - Cotton and Polyester fiber prices rose everywhere in July. The PSF price reached historical lows against its main rival, favoring polyester use at spinning mills. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past 13 years are available for download.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
5 August 2021 - Spandex prices surged again in July over a new jump in material costs. BDO prices have been boosted by a tight supply situation, pushing up PTMEG prices. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
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Monday, August 9th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
9 August 2021 - Crude oil prices sharply declined in the last week in line with an expected fall in consumption over Delta variant spreading. However, PTA and MEG resisted any decline. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
9 August 2021 - Cotton prices rose again in the past week, with New York's key contract reaching a new record high. The Chinese market was rebounding this Monday after the latest Covid news have been digested. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports: June 2021 (Monthly Report)
6 August 2021 - US apparel imports continued to decline significantly in value terms in June, from their level two years earlier, reflecting sharply lower unit prices in the Covid-19 period. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2021 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2021
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Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
10 August 2021 - Polyester fiber and yarn prices rose in July in most locations over a jump in crude oil and polyester intermediate prices. Margins improved as a result. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 August 2021 - Cotton yarn prices continued to rise in the last seven days in China, supported by a rebound in fiber prices and a lower production than in the pre-pandemic period. Our weekly report covers China's fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and Import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Silk Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
9 August 2021 - Silk prices fell slightly in July in China after recovering in the first half over a rebound in silk textile and apparel exports. Our quarterly report provides daily prices in the past 12 months and monthly average prices over the last ten years for silk and dried cocoons on China's domestic market, with an in-depth analysis of the latest and long-term trends. China's raw silk and silk yarn export prices are released over the past 9 years along with the EU's silk import data, including average import prices in the last 8 years. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2021
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
11 August 2021 - Spun yarn prices have moved differently in the last week in India, depending on products and counts, our India Marketing Services report. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
11 August 2021 - Polyester prices fell in the last seven days in China, over subdued demand in line with the rebound in Covid cases. However, the full textile season looms, which should boost demand. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
11 August 2021 - Cotton yarn export prices surged in the last seven days in Pakistan over strong demand from foreign buyers and a new rise in cotton fiber prices. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
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Thursday, August 12th, 2021
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Bangladesh Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
12 August 2021 - Apparel exports from Bangladesh rebounded in the second quarter of 2021 without reaching pre-pandemic levels, however. With the latest lockdown lifted, and shipping delays significantly reduced, exports should rise further to Europe and the United States. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's clothing exports in Q4 2016-20, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. Annual change per destination in the past months is supplied. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Bangladesh per product category. All data are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
12 August 2021 - Viscose prices fell in the last days in China, as demand was declining over large inventory levels at spinning mills. Modal and lyocell prices have not moved by contrast. Our weekly report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as csv
files.
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Monday, August 16th, 2021
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
16 August 2021 - Polyester chain prices fell across the board in the past days over a previous drop in crude oil prices. Paraxylene, PTA, MEG, and filament prices also slid over the resurgence of Covid cases. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
16 August 2021 - Cotton prices surged in the last week in New York, after the US crop estimate was cut by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Domestic prices also soared in China and Pakistan. Our weekly cotton report covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries: 2021 Update (Statistical Report)
13 August 2021 - Minimum wages have not been raised in 2021 in low-income countries due to the pandemic and whatever surging pressure from manufacturing workers. In China, by contrast, minimum wages have been significantly raised in a series of provinces, whereas Pakistan could experience a surge in its minimum wages. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from January 2015 to July 2021, in local
currency and US$ terms. A 6-year comparison is available in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms. Minimum wages in China are also displayed.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
13 August 2021 - Wool prices heavily declined in Australia, back from a 3-week recess, in the absence of Chinese buyers stayed on the sidelines over Covid's resurgence in their country. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of
micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download covering the last ten years.