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Monday, January 7th, 2019
PRICE REPORTS
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
7 January 2019 - Polyester intermediate prices are now bottoming out in the Far East, in line with a sharp rebound of crude oil prices in the last week. Demand is however not expected sharply recovering from polyester fiber producers, meaning that any rally of the polyester chain prices could be limited in both scope and time. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
7 January 2019 - Cotton prices could now rebound in line with an overall recovery of financial markets after they have sharply declined during the holiday period. Demand for US cotton could also recover if US-China negations would be successfully completed. In addition, global production is expected dropping this season, according to the ICAC. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
4 January 2019 - Nylon chain prices have been in free fall in the past weeks in Asia, losing between 14% and more than 20% depending on products. 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.
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
4 January 2019 - Margins have rebounded at spinning mills in India and Pakistan in December, whereas dropping in China. Fiber and yarn prices have moved in rather different directions depending on countries, therefore affecting the level of the yarn vs fiber price difference. Our monthly report compares cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, offering a comprehensive view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed on a monthly basis with 10-year historical data available for download.
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Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
3 January 2019 - Polyester fiber prices are increasingly competitive in China and in India, if compared with cotton fiber prices after PSF prices have significantly dropped in the past months. In Pakistan however, the price difference has been kept unchanged by the fall of the rupee supporting import prices in local currency terms. 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 cotton/polyester price difference. Our charts cover the past 5-year period. Full historical data covering the past 10 years are available for download.
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Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: Full 2018 (Monthly Report)
2 January 2019 - The currencies of most emerging economies have eventually resisted any new decline in the past months, after clearly falling against the dollar in the first half. Risks of a new financial crisis have now disappeared with however a few countries still confronted with a sharp fall of their currencies, including Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Turkey. The US dollar could weaken in the new year, whereas the euro is expected slightly rebounding and the pound remaining weak, over the Brexit crisis. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years and displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar but also v. the euro, the British pound, the Indian and Pak rupees, and the Chinese renminbi over a 2-year period.
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEWool prices have sharply risen in Australia, back from a 3-week Christmas recess. Demand has been boosted by a fall of the Australian dollar and by tighter supply: Daily Wool prices in Australia: regional markets in A$ terms
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
9 January 2019 - Polyester prices are no more falling in China and could slightly bottom out in the coming weeks, over the current recovery of petrochemical prices. Demand remains however weak from downward processors and is not expected rebounding in the coming period. PSF prices have been lowered in India whereas staying frozen in Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
9 January 2019 - Spun yarn prices should now remain very firm on the domestic and export markets in Pakistan, over a similar stability of cotton prices whatever the fall of the international market, our correspondent reports. Demand for spun yarns could soon rebound, in line with a recovery of textile exports following the recent decline of the rupee. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
9 January 2019 - Spun yarn prices have clearly fallen in the last weeks in India over a new drop of cotton and polyester fiber prices. Demand remains relatively weak after the rupee has further risen, in addition. A lower cotton production than expected could however boost cotton fiber prices, already maintained above official minimum levels by state-buying. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Indonesia Apparel Exports in Jan-Sep 2018 (Country Report)
8 January 2019 - Indonesia's apparel exports have risen at a much lower pace in the third quarter last year, reflecting a continuous increase of labor costs and a firm currency level. Shipments to the United States and the European Union have begun dropping whereas demand was however surging from other countries in Asia. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive picture of Indonesia's textile and clothing exports and imports, per month, year and destination, with an exhaustive review of US and EU imports per product category.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
8 January 2019 - Spun yarn prices have slightly dropped in the past weeks in China, over a lack of demand from processors. Fiber prices have stayed relatively firm or slightly dropped depending on materials. Demand will remain depressed until the end of trade negotiations with Washington and/or the end of Chinese holidays. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
8 January 2019 - Spun yarn prices have slightly dropped in the past weeks in China, over a lack of demand from processors. Fiber prices have stayed relatively firm or slightly dropped depending on materials. Demand will remain depressed until the end of trade negotiations with Washington and/or the end of Chinese holidays. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
7 January 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have continued falling in China and India in December whereas staying firm in local currency terms in Pakistan. Gross margins have moved in opposite directions in China and India, however, whereas remaining frozen in Pakistan. The rebound of crude oil prices in the past days could further change the market trends and the way margins are moving at spinning mills. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, in both local currency terms and US$ terms. Gross margins of spinners are also calculated on a monthly basis. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
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Friday, January 11th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEAverage price of cotton fiber prices has sharply dropped in January so far, after cotton futures have plunged in New York. Cotton prices on the international market: varieties and origins - monthly average prices
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
11 January 2019 - Production prices have increased at a much lower pace at Chinese plants in December, reflecting the current slowdown of the economic growth. The Purchasing Manager Index has also fallen below 50, indicating that pessimism is now prevailing in the manufacturing sector. Textile prices have also less risen in December whereas apparel exports have dropped in November for the first time since May. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
11 January 2019 - Wool prices have rebounded in the first week of the new year in Australia, back from a 3-week Christmas recess. Buyers expect the Australian dollar to continue rising in the first half whereas tight supply may also support prices. 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 January 2019 - Viscose prices have begun more significantly falling in China by contrast with the current rebound of petrochemical prices. Demand remains very depressed whereas new capacities could result in lower price offers in 2019. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
10 January 2019 - The currency changes are now playing a decisive role on the global yarn market, with Pakistani spinners beneftinig from the sharp fall of their rupee, as clearly indicated by our new series of charts comparing yarn prices in US$ terms in China, India and Pakistan. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis 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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Monday, January 14th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester chain prices have declined in January so far, if considering the average price in the month to date. Depending on products, prices have lost 17% to 30% in only three months: Polyester Chain: Crude Oil, PX, PTA, MEG, Polyester Chips and Polyester Staple Fibers and Filament Yarns - monthly average prices
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
14 January 2019 - Polyester chain prices could now stabilize at their current levels, as producers are progressively reducing their operating rates ahead of looming 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
14 January 2019 - Cotton prices have apparently found a strong support after falling 10% in December, as investors are more optimistic about the successful completion of US-China trade talks, which would result in Beijing scraping its 25% additional tariffs and New York cotton prices sharply rebounding as a result. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have been raised in the past week in India with most categories of products being affected: Yarn Prices in India: Ludhiana (Punjab)
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
16 January 2019 - Polyester fiber prices are now stabilized in China where material costs are staying relatively firm, in line with more resisting crude oil prices. In Pakistan, PSF prices have even been raised in the last days, reflecting the higher cost of Chinese imports. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
16 January 2019 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices have stayed unchanged for the last two weeks in Pakistan where textile production could however be boosted by higher sales at Heimtextil fair this year, our correspondent reports. Demand for spun yarns could soon rebound, in line with a recovery of textile exports following the recent decline of the rupee. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
16 January 2019 - Yarn prices have been slightly raised on India's domestic market whereas yarn export prices were further lowered over a decline of the rupee and a lack of demand from foreign markets, including China. India's cotton yarn exports have been very strong in the first months of the fiscal year before plunging at the end of 2018, as reflected by latest trade data available in our report. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
15 January 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have continued dropping in China where the market is very depressed by an unusual level of fabric inventories. The US-China trade war and he economic slowdown have convinced textile producers to limit their demand for raw materials, negatively affecting yarn sales, a few weeks before the Chinese holidays. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly Report)
15 January 2019 - Textile fiber prices have continued falling in the last weeks before eventually stabilizing over a rebound of crude oil prices and a return to optimism on financial and commodity markets. Polyester, viscose, acrylic or nylon 6 prices are however not expected sharply recovering in the coming period, partly due to seasonal trends, with Chinese holidays looming. The slowing down economic growth in China is also negatively affecting global demand. Our tables and charts offer a 12-month 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.
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Monday, January 21st, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices falling across the board in Bangladesh, over a recent decline of cotton prices on the international market: Yarn Prices in Bangladesh
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
21 January 2019 - Polyester chain prices were this Monday bottoming out in Asia, over a rebound of crude oil prices during the weekend. Demand could also have been triggered by a need to replenish stocks ahead of Chinese holidays, due in only two weeks. Credit easing aimed at stimulating a slowing down Chinese economy may also boost commodity 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
21 January 2019 - Cotton prices have last week rebounded over a series of unverified rumors circulating in New York, in absence of USDA data banned by the US government shutdown. Demand from China would surge after a successful end of current trade negotiations, whereas large sales would be reported to Vietnam and Pakistan. In China, demand for Australian cotton would have been very strong in the past weeks. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Goose and Duck Down Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
18 January 2019 - Down prices are rebounding in China, in line with a sharp rise of demand for down jackets in this part of the year. Online sales to young consumers are boosting production with down prices expected now further rising. Duck down prices are however less significantly increasing than goose down prices in the current period. Benchmark goose and duck down prices are available for standard GB-T14272-2011 with tables and charts offering a clear view of latest trends in China. 1-year daily data and 10-year historical monthly data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
18 January 2019 - Wool prices have moved into different directions this week in Australia, depending on regional markets and micron types. The tight supply situation triggered by Australian drought continues driving 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
Bangladesh Apparel Exports in Jan-Sep 2018 (Quarterly Report)
17 January 2019 - Apparel exports from Bangladesh have continued surging in the last months of 2018, benefiting from the low level of labour costs in the country. Although the minimum wage has been raised by more than 51% as of December, after a 5-year freeze, strikes and demonstrations have disrupted production in the last weeks whereas the government is trying to retake control of security checks at apparel plants. Our statistical tables provide a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's clothing exports over the last years, also covering the latest US and EU apparel import data per product category. Volume, value and unit price changes are released with all data available for download.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
17 January 2019 - Yarn prices are moving into different directions in China, India and Pakistan with an overall price stabilization however limiting any change of prices in the current period. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
17 January 2019 - Viscose prices have stayed unchanged in the last days in China and Pakistan. Looming Chinese holidays are reducing activities on the market with operating rates being lowered at both fiber and spun yarn plants. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have risen in the past seven days in Bhiwandi, Tirupur and Ludhiana, as reflected by our coverage of India's yarn market
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China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
22 January 2019 - Spun yarn prices are bottoming out in China over a slight rebound of demand ahead of lunar year holidays. Optimism is back and inventories are being replenished, as activities are expected to recover after holidays and the successful end of the trade war with the United States. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
E.U. Clothing Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
22 January 2019 - EU's clothing imports have slowed down in November, although still rising, according to latest available data from Eurostat. China has continued losing shares of the market whereas Bangladesh has remained very strong. The fall of the euro from a year earlier has resulted in a slight decline of US$ export prices, for the first time in more than two years. Our report covers monthly EU clothing import data, with historical trends being analyzed, and a specific focus on China vs Rest of World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and on knit vs woven clothing. Data are supplied in euro and in US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2000.
India Apparel Exports in Jan-Sep 2018 (Country Report)
21 January 2019 - India's apparel exports have continued falling in the last months of 2018, over a rise of the rupee resulting in higher export prices in US$ terms and a weaker demand, especially from the European Union. Sales to Dubai have continued dramatically falling in the meantime. Our report provides apparel export data in 3rd quarter 2018 per major destination. US and EU clothing imports from India per product category are also available over a 5-year period from 3rd quarter 2013. Variations have been calculated in volume, value and unit value terms. All data can be easily downloaded.
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
PRICE DATABASE Yarn prices have risen on the domestic market in Pakistan whereas export prices were dropping by contrast:
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
23 January 2019 - Polyester filament yarn prices have sharply rebounded in the last days in China, over a significant increase of PTA prices in the last week. Demand is triggered by the need to replenish stocks and benefit from a recovery of textile activities after holidays. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
23 January 2019 - Cotton yarn prices continue rising in Pakistan, over a rebound of demand from home textile producers. Yarn export prices are however falling by contrast, due to a low level of sales to foreign customers, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
23 January 2019 - Yarn prices have further risen in the past week on India's domestic market, even rebounding on export markets. Fiber prices are far from recovering at the same time, meaning that margins have improved at spinning mills in India. Profits will however stay at low levels for structural reasons. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Silk Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
23 January 2019 - Silk prices are eventually bottoming out in the first month of 2019 in China, in line with an urgent need to replenish stocks ahead of the spring festival. Silk prices have fallen about 25% in the last year, reflecting a stronger production in China after dried cocoon prices have surged in the first half. Export prices have however continued increasing in the summer before staying at high levels. Our quarterly report provides daily prices in the past 12 months and monthly average prices over the last seven years for silk and dried cocoons on China's domestic market, with in-depth analysis of latest and long-term trends. China's export prices are also released over a 4-year period along with EU's silk import data, including average import prices over the last 5 years. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, January 24th, 2019
PRICE DATABASE Silk prices are now available on a daily basis in our price database along with dried cocoon prices:
Linen and Luxury Fibers: Price Database
Cambodia Apparel Exports in Jan-Sep 2018 (Country Report)
24 January 2019 - Cambodia's apparel exports have stayed very strong in the third quarter 2018, enjoying a double-digit increase in dollar terms to most Western markets. EU's threat to possibly remove Cambodia's duty-free access to its market has just been reiterated by its Trade Commissioner with the 1-year procedure being officially triggered on January 29th. Certain apparel buyers could have already decided to partly shift to other origins. Our statistical tables offer a comprehensive view of EU and US imports from Cambodia in the 3rd quarter 2018, with percentage changes being calculated in volume and value terms. Unit prices are available for a large number of product categories. All data can be downloaded covering a 5-year period from 2013.
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Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
24 January 2019 - Fiber and yarn prices are slightly rising in China, India and Pakistan, where cotton and polyester prices have stopped declining. With Chinese holidays in view, demand should remain relatively shy in the coming two weeks, nevertheless. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
24 January 2019 - Viscose prices are no more moving in China where lunar year holidays have triggered a short-lived rebound in demand for replenishing stocks. VSF prices are also frozen in Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Monday, January 28th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton yarn prices have further dropped in the last seven days in Bangladesh as reflected by our weekly update
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
28 January 2019 - Cotton prices have stayed frozen in the last week, with the US Government shutdown and looming Chinese holidays freezing demand. Data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) should progressively be updated in the coming period, offering a boost in the arm of the cotton market. Chinese buying is also expected rebounding after holidays, especially if a trade agreement is settled between Washington and Beijing. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
28 January 2019 - Polyester chain prices are remaining very firm in the current period, although Chinese holidays are now in sight. Polyester fiber prices have rebounded over a jump of PTA prices earlier this month. Paraxylene prices have continued rising, with profit margins improving at PX plants whereas falling at PTA plants, as reflected by our new price spread tables. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
25 January 2019 - Wool prices have stayed relatively frozen this week in Australia, as demand was depressed by historically high prices and looming Chinese holidays. Drought-affected fibers continue struggling whereas good-quality products are attracting 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have continued rising or have stayed firm in the last seven days in India, depending on locations and products:
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China Apparel Exports in Jan-Sep 2018 (Country Report)
29 January 2019 - China's apparel exports have returned to positive territory in 2018, after falling for years. Shipments have however begun declining in November and December, mostly due to a significant decline of sales to the European Union. China's share of US and EU markets remains predominant, with Vietnam and Bangladesh still far behind the historical leader. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive picture of China's clothing exports in 3rd quarter 2018, with value changes per destination. Export data are also available over a 4-year period. In addition, the report includes a comprehensive review of US and EU imports from China per product category.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
29 January 2019 - Yarn prices have not really changed in the past seven days in China. Market activities are progressively being frozen ahead of looming holidays. The fall of the renminbi could boost demand for foreign yarns after the break. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Recycled Polyester Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
29 January 2019 - Recycled polyrester fiber prices have slightly dropped in the last weeks, in line with a lack of demand from downward processors ahead of Chinese holidays. The market has not experienced the sharp volatility of virgin polyester fiber prices in the spring and the summer and prices are therefore falling from much lower levels. Our report covers the price development of recycled polyester PSF and POY in China over the past 3 years. Prices are also compared with those of virgin (un-recycled) PSF and POY prices. Weekly prices as well as indices over 3-month and 3-year periods are available for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
28 January 2019 - Consumer prices have less significantly risen in December, in most low-cost countries, as a clear sign that economic growth is everywhere slowing down. Import prices are also under control, in line with a return to stability of domestic currencies. Our monthly report offers a comparison of inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. Impact of currency changes vs the US dollar, the euro and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECashmere prices have continued sharply rising at the end of last year on the international market, as reflected by our new table covering China's export prices on a monthly basis: Price Database: Linen and luxury fibers
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
30 January 2019 - Polyester prices are staying frozen in China, after demand has mostly disappeared in the past days. With new year holidays looming, spinning mills have sharply lowered their operating rates whereas polyester production is also being reduced at fiber plants. Raw material costs are declining over a sudden fall of crude oil prices at the beginning of the week. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
30 January 2019 - Yarn prices have remained very firm in the past seven days in Pakistan with price offers being even raised for blends, our correspondent reports. Demand is expected staying strong on both domestic and export markets, as producers benefit from the previous fall of the rupee. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
30 January 2019 - Yarn prices are staying very firm in India and a few price offers have even been raised by one to three rupees per kilo, depending on products and locations. Demand from China could rebound after holidays, especially if the rupee continues dropping while the renminbi is rebounding. The level of demand will also depend on the result of US-China trade negotiations. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
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Thursday, January 31st, 2019
PRICE DATABASEWool prices have declined this week in Australia, in local currency terms , whereas rising in US$ terms: Price Database: Wool and Acrylic Market
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Bangladesh Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly Report)
31 January 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have significantly fallen in the past months in Bangladesh, in line with a fall of cotton fiber prices and a rise of cotton yarn imports from India. Yarn production will continue increasing this year, being boosted by the sharp rise of apparel exports to the European Union and associated rules of origin. Our monthly report covers Bangladeshi yarn prices, including cotton carded, 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. Yarn prices in Bangladesh are also available in our price database on a weekly basis.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
31 January 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have been further raised in Pakistan and in India in the last seven days. Cotton fiber prices have slightly risen in India, however staying frozen in Pakistan. Polyester fiber and spun yarn prices have increased in Pakistan where textile production is recovering. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
31 January 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have slightly risen in the past seven days in China and Pakistan. Demand is negligible in China ahead of lunar year holidays whereas textile production is recovering by contrast in Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Friday, February 1st, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPTA and MEG prices have sharply risen in China ahead of holidays, as a clear signt hat the market could rebound after holidays:
Polyester Chain: Crude Oil, Naphtha, MX, PX, PTA, MEG, Chips and Fibers PRICE REPORTS
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: January 2019 (Monthly Report)
1 February 2019 - The US dollar has eventually weakened in January over a possible change in the policy of the US Fed, with the Sterling sharply rebounding whatever the Brexit uncertainties in the UK. The renminbi has significantly dropped over poor results of the Chinese economy, whereas the Indian rupee has been the weakest of our long list of low-cost currencies. Chinese demand for Indian fibers and yarns could therefore be boosted after holidays. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years and displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar but also v. the euro, the British pound, the Indian and Pak rupees, and the Chinese renminbi over a 2-year period.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
1 February 2019 - Wool prices have continued rising this week in US$ terms in Australia. Demand has remained strong whatever the rebound of the Australian dollar and with only a few days before the Chinese new year. Unit prices of wool exports from Australia and South Africa have surged from the third quarter 2015 to the same quarter last year. Export prices of wool fibers from New Zealand and Uruguay has stayed very depressed in the meantime. 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
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Monday, February 4th, 2019
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PRICE DATABASECotton prices have fallen on the international market in January, if considering the average price over the month:
International Cotton Market: Price Database PRICE REPORTS
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
PTA prices have remained very firm in the last week in Asia, over a new rise of crude oil and paraxylene prices and whatever the fall in demand from polyester producers ahead of lunar year holidays. MEG prices have slightly increased with the market confronted with surging ethylene prices, a sharp rise of chinese capacities and falling margins at glycol plants. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
4 February 2019 - The cotton market is now experiencing "the calm before the storm". Ongoing trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington could result in a sharp rebound in Chinese demand for US cotton, therefore boosting prices by early March. Global market fundamentals are also increasingly bullish, after the ICAC has lowered ending stocks and key stocks-to-use ratio. Demand is already strong from Pakistan whereas still very firm from Bangladesh. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have continued rising in the last seven days in India, as reflected by our price tables covering Bhiwandi, Tirupur and Ludhiana markets :
India Yarn Market: Price DataBase PRICE REPORTS
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
5 February 2019 - Cotton and polyester fiber prices have stayed relatively stable in the past month in China, India and Pakistan. Polyester prices have begun however bottoming out in the three countries whereas cotton prices could also climb to higher levels in the coming period. 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 cotton/polyester price difference. Our charts cover the past 5-year period. Full historical data covering the past 10 years are available for download.
Myanmar Apparel Exports in Jan-Sep 2018 (Country Report)
5 February 2019 - Apparel exports from Myanmar have continued surging in the third quarter last year ahead of EU's decision to investigate human rights violations in the country and possibly withdraw its duty-free access to the European Union, as a result. Relocation of Chinese clothing industry to the low-cost country could be curbed, as a result. Our statistical tables provide a comprehensive view of Myanmar's apparel exports per destination in the third quarter 2018. Detailed EU and US import data per category of products over the same period are also released. Historical data are available for download covering the last 5 years (2013-2018).
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Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEFlax fiber prices have further risen at the end of last year, according to latest available data. EU's flax fiber export prices have increased whereas China's linen yarn export prices were also increasing: Linen and Luxury Fibers: Price Database
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India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
6 February 2019 - Spun yarn prices have been further raised in India or have stayed stable and very firm depending on products. With polyester fiber prices being sharply raised at the start of the new month, 100% polyester, poly-cotton and poly-viscose prices have begun rising. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
6 February 2019 - Yarn prices have stayed very firm in the past seven days in Pakistan or they have even increased depending on products, over a strong demand from downward processors, our correspondent reports. A recent rise of polyester prices has boosted prices of related products whereas the fall of the rupee in the past months has stimulated foreign demand. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
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Thursday, February 7th, 2019
PRICE DATABASE100% polyester prices have risen in the last seven days on the international market, due to a rebound of polyester staple fiber prices in China, India and Pakistan: International Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
7 February 2019 - Profit margins have further improved in the past month in India whereas dropping in China and Pakistan. As spinners lack room for changing yarn prices, the level of cotton prices will tell in coming months how margins will move. Our monthly report compares cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, offering a comprehensive view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed on a monthly basis with 10-year historical data available for download.
Linen Fiber and Yarn Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
7 February 2019 - Flax fiber prices have soared at the end of last year, according to latest available data, whereas linen yarn prices were also sharply rising. Whatever the rise of French flax production, the rebound of market prices from the end of 2017 is mostly due to surging demand for linen apparel triggered by a warmer weather and a rising attraction for natural fibers. 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 on a monthly basis back to December 2012.
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Friday, February 8th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEGlobal stocks at the end of the cotton season could be higher than earlier expected, according to today released data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) after a 1-month delay due to the government shutdown : Cotton Market Fundamentals
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Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries: January Update (Statistical Report)
8 February 2019 - Minimum wages have continued rising in Cambodia and Vietnam as of January 1st, however at a lower pace than in the previous years. By contrast, minimum wages have been sharply increased in Indonesia for political reasons. Minimum wages had previously surged in Myanmar and in Bangladesh with these countries however keeping their competitive advantage. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from January 2015 to January 2019, in local currency and US$ terms. A 4-year comparison is available in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and 2019 US$ terms.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
8 February 2019 - Wool prices have further risen this week in A$ terms in Australia, over a fall of the local currency and an expected new decline of quantities on offer in the coming weeks. Superfine wool sales in Sydney have also boosted 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
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Monday, February 11th, 2019
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U.S. Apparel Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
11 February 2019 - Threats of additional tariffs have actually boosted China's share of the US apparel market. US apparel imports have declined in November after sharply rising in October, in anticipation of US additional tariffs. Chinese shipments have resisted any decline in November by contrast with a fall from other countries including Vietnam, as buyers of Chinese products have preferred anticipating a 25% increase of import tariffs. Our monthly review covers US apparel import data, with historical trends being analyzed over the 2000-2018 period including cotton vs man-made fiber apparel, and China vs Rest of World (RoW) and vs Vietnam.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
11 February 2019 - Polyester chain prices have stayed frozen in the past week over celebrations of the new lunar year in China and elsewhere. Prices were this Monday firm on the paraxylene market but new signs of a slowing down global economy could depress PTA and MEG market prices in the coming period. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
11 February 2019 - Business activities have remained subdued on the international cotton market in the last week, as participants were waiting for the first data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in two months. The market should stay stable until the end of US-China trade negotiations, due before March 2nd. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEMost yarn prices have continued to rise in the last seven days in India: India Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
12 February 2019 - Profit margins have slightly risen in the last month for polyester spun yarn producers in China, India and Pakistan. The fall of PSF prices has improved the yarn/fiber spread in India whereas yarn prices have increased in Pakistan. New trends are however now emerging in the three countries. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, in both local currency terms and US$ terms. Gross margins of spinners are also calculated on a monthly basis. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
12 February 2019 - Yarn prices were staying frozen at the start of the new week in China, as holiday mood was still prevailing and further freezing market operations. China's cotton use is now expected declining this season, according to latest data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The weakness in demand and a decrease of international cotton prices could pressure cotton yarn prices in China. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2019
PRICE DATABASE Cotton futures have further fallen yesterday in New York with the nearby contract falling below 70 cents per lb:
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
13 February 2019 - Polyester prices have stayed very stable in the past days, as China was very slowly returning to work. Prices have been frozen for weeks by lunar year holidays and they are not expected sharply moving in the coming period. A fall of PTA and MEG prices could however depress polyester prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
13 February 2019 - Yarn prices have stayed very firm in Pakistan thanks to a very strong demand from foreign markets which has been boosted by the sharp fall of the rupee in the last year. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
13 February 2019 - Spun yarn prices have continued rising in the last seven days in India, whatever the lack of demand from export markets in the current period. If polyester fiber prices have been raised, cotton fiber prices are pressured by a rise of cotton imports from other origins. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
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Thursday, February 14th, 2019
PRICE DATABASE PTA prices have already fallen 3% in the last days in China, compared with their level before holidays, whereas MEG prices were losing more than 2% in the meantime:
Polyester Chain: Price DataBase
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
14 February 2019 - Fiber and yarn prices have remained stuck at their pre-holiday level in China whereas cotton yarn prices have risen in the last two weeks in India and Pakistan. Future market trends are far from clear, with uncertainty now prevailing. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
14 February 2019 - Viscose prices have stayed frozen in the past weeks in China, being still in holiday mood in the current period. VSF prices have confirmed their decline in 2018 after they have begun to drop by early 2017, as reflected by our 5-year chart. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Friday, February 15th, 2019
PRICE DATABASE Wool prices have risen this week in Australia, being supported by the fall of available quantities in the current season:
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly Report)
15 February 2019 - Textile fiber prices could decline in the coming months, being negatively affected by very poor apparel sales at retail, amid a global economic slowdown. Cotton futures have already dropped this week in New York and polyester chain prices have begun decreasing in the Far East. Other petrochemical fibers could follow the same downward path. Our tables and charts offer a 12-month 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 Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
15 February 2019 - China's producer prices have hardly risen in January, as a clear sign that the economy has continued slowing down. Textile and apparel industries are however not threatened by deflation with their prices at factory gates more clearly increasing. Chinese exports have recovered due to renewed optimism over a successful end of trade negotiations with the United States. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
15 February 2019 - Wool prices have remained very strong in Australia as buyers anticipate a new fall of available quantities in the remainder of the season. Volumes exported by Australia have sharply declined in the last 10 years, as reflected by our comprehensive data covering 2008 to 2018. Exports have however risen in US$ terms, due to the surge of prices, especially in the last two years. 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
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Monday, February 18th, 2019
PRICE DATABASE PTA prices have begun today rebounding in Chna, over a rise of crude oil and paraxylene prices in the last days:
Polyester Chain Prices: Price Database
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
18 February 2019 - Nylon 6 prices are now expected rising after material costs of fiber producers have begun sharply increasing after lunar year holidays. The surge of benzene prices since the start of the new year in Asia has boosted caprolactam prices. Demand could however resist from nylon 6 processors now confronted with a slowing down textile production. 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.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
18 February 2019 - Polyester intermediate prices have moved into different directions in the last days in China where PTA prices were this Monday recovering after paraxylene prices have bottomed out. The rise of crude oil prices is now supporting the polyester chain with fiber prices staying currently frozen, due to a lack of demand from spinners and filament weavers. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
18 February 2019 - Cotton prices have sharply declined at the start of last week, over bearish data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and an overall drop of commodity prices. Fiber use could be depressed by the global economic slowdown and falling apparel retail sales in the United States and in Europe. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Monday, February 25th, 2019
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E.U. Clothing Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
25 February 2019 - EU's clothing imports have remained flat in December in volume terms, whereas unit values were rising in euro terms and falling in US$ terms. China has lost significant market shares in the past year, being now unable to control the rise of its unit prices whereas Bangladeshi shipments were surging in volume terms. Our report covers monthly EU clothing import data, with historical trends being analyzed, and a specific focus on China vs Rest of World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and on knit vs woven clothing. Data are supplied in euro and in US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2000.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
25 February 2019 - Polyester intermediate prices could now drop in Asia, over a lack of demand from polyester fiber producers. With margins plunging at PTA and MEG plants however, operating rates may be expected falling in the Far East, therefore offering some support to material costs of 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
25 February 2019 - Cotton futures have rebounded in the past week in New York, with investors anticipating large Chinese buying after a trade agreement will have been signed between Washington and Beijing. The first USDA data covering the coming season have however reflected a rise in global ending stocks, as a clear sign that prices will not rise over the long term and whatever short-term volatility. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
27 February 2019 - Polyester prices have begun decreasing in the last days in China, as a clear sign that they will possibly drop in the coming months, over an expected decline of material costs and a slowing down demand from fiber processors in China and elsewhere. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
27 February 2019 - Yarn prices have stayed relatively stable in the past seven days on the domestic market in Pakistan whatever military incidents with India. Cotton yarn export prices have however begun dropping in the meantime. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
27 February 2019 - Cotton yarn prices are now stabilized in India whereas blended yarn prices are slightly falling. The decline of the rupee and the rise of the renminbi could now boost cotton yarn exports to China which have dramatically fallen at the end of last year, as reflected by our comprehensive export data covering last December and full last year per destination. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
26 February 2019 - The yarn market has started recovering in China, over a return to full work at spinning mills whereas optimism is now prevailing over trade negotiations with the United States. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
EU Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2018: Categories (Quarterly Report)
26 February 2019 - EU's clothing imports have remained strong overall in the fourth quarter 2018 and the full last year. A few categories have however experienced a decline in volume terms whereas others have risen below average. Unit prices have climbed in most categories in both euro and US$ terms, especially at the end of the year. Statistical tables are published with volume, value and unit value changes in euro and US$ terms, covering 61 and 62 HS chapters (knit and woven clothing). The full tables are also available for download with 5-year historical data from full 2013-18 and 4th quarter 2013-18.
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Thursday, February 28th, 2019
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Japan Apparel Imports in last five years (Statistical Report)
28 February 2019 - Japan's apparel imports have rebounded in the past year, after experiencing a long-term decline. The duty-free access now offered to a large number of exporting countries and a fast diversification out of China have boosted opportunities for low-cost exporters in Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam while India was however losing market shares. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of Japan's overall apparel imports in the past 10 years in US$ and yen terms. Detailed data per origin and 4-digit HS category are also available over the last 5-year period. All data are available for download.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
28 February 2019 - Fiber prices are moving into different directions in China, India and Pakistan, however not significantly changing. Yarn prices could follow the same trends as yarn prices, as usual, with market participants waiting for the end of US-China trade negotiations before replenishing their inventories. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
28 February 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have begun slightly dropping in China, due to a lack of demand in the post-holiday period. Inventories are kept at minimum level, due to current uncertainties over the China-US trade negotiations. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Monday, March 4th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester filament prices are bottoming out in China in line with a rise of chip prices. PSF prices could also increase in the coming days: Polyester Chain Prices (Database)
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Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
4 March 2019 - With cotton prices declining in India and Pakistan and polyester prices rising at the same time, the cotton vs polyester price difference has been reduced in both countries in February. Cotton use should therefore be favored to the detriment of polyester. 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 cotton/polyester price difference. Our charts cover the past 5-year period. Full historical data covering the past 10 years are available for download.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
4 March 2019 - PTA and MEG prices have clearly recovered in the last two trading days in Asia, as producers try to raise their margins after they have been reduced by a jump of paraxylene and ethylene prices, respectively. The polyester chain looks ready to lower its operating rates, if needed, in order to avoid any new fall of its margins. Polyester producers could follow their example. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
4 March 2019 - Cotton prices have risen for the second consecutive week in New York, amid optimism about the end of trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington. Although an expected return of Chinese buyers to the US market is supporting prices, long-term fundamentals are less exciting, with cotton use slowing down in many countries, including Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, etc. Cotton stocks could continue rising in the coming season, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
EU Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2018: Markets (Quarterly Report)
1 March 2019 - Direct shipments to the United Kingdom have continued sharply falling in volume terms in the full last year, reflecting a major market disruption ahead of the looming Brexit. A large part of the products may now be shipped to Belgium and the Netherlands. Our 5-year data from third quarter 2013 reflect long-term trends of European Union clothing markets, offering a comprehensive review of the European Union imports per destination. 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)
1 March 2019 - Wool prices have this week dropped in Australia, over a sharp rise of offered quantities. Although prices may further decline in the coming week, they will be later supported by a much tighter supply 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have stayed unchanged or have begun declininig in the past seven days in India, depending on products and markets: India Yarn Prices: Punjab, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu (Database)
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Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: Jan-Feb 2019 (Monthly Report)
5 March 2019 - The Indian rupee has clearly fallen in the first two months of the year, becoming the weakest of our long list of emerging currencies whereas the Chinese renminbi was rebounding. The recovery of the Sterling should also boost Indian exports in addition, whereas the euro remains relatively weak, over emerging populism and deteriorating economic results. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years and displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar but also v. the euro, the British pound, the Indian and Pak rupees, and the Chinese renminbi over a 2-year period.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
5 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have slightly risen in the past seven days in China, at least for specific counts and market locations, after wages have been raised at spinning mills in post-holiday period. Demand remains however very depressed from processors, if compared with previous years. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, March 6th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester staple fiber prices have begun today bottoming out in China, over a sharp rise of polyester intermediate prices: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China, India and Pakistan (Database)
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
6 March 2019 - Polyester staple fiber prices are now clearly expected rising in China after material costs have rebounded in the past days. Filament yarn prices have already been raised and spun yarn prices could follow the same trend. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
6 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have stayed unchanged in the past week in India where cotton fiber prices are now bottoming out over a sharp increase of Chinese demand. Other yarn prices have dropped in Tirupur and Bhiwandi as a resuult of a weak demand whereas being frozen in Ludhiana. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
6 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have suddenly risen in Pakistan, over a rebound of demand from domestic processors. Cotton and polyester prices have stayed very firm whereas viscose fiber and yarn prices are falling. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
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Monday, March 11th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton yarn prices are sharply falling in Bangladesh, as reflected by our weekly updated data: Yarn Prices in Bangladesh (Database Page)
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
11 March 2019 - Polyester intermediate prices are currently stabilized in the Far East, after previously rebounding. Polyester fiber and filament prices could also stop rising, after suddenly increasing in the past week. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
11 March 2019 - Cotton prices have not really moved in the last week, as market participants continue waiting for the end of China-US trade negotiations. Prices are still expected recovering, over a rebound of Chinese demand for US crop. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
8 March 2019 - Gross margins of cotton spinners have improved in February in India and Pakistan. The decline of cotton prices associated with a rise of cotton yarn prices have raised the yarn vs fiber spread in both countries whereas the Chinese market was frozen by holidays. Our monthly report compares cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, offering a comprehensive view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed on a monthly basis with 10-year historical data available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
8 March 2019 - Wool prices have again dropped this week in Australia, whatever the fall of the local currency. Poor quality levels of drought-affected wool may have depressed 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
7 March 2019 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices are now very firm in China, India and Pakistan with no sign they could soon decline. Polyester prices have bottomed out in China, meaning India and Pakistan could follow the same way. The viscose market looks everywhere depressed with prices dropping by contrast. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
7 March 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have begun significantly falling in the last seven days in China, after staying frozen for a large number of weeks. Excess inventories are pressuring the market and demand has not yet rebounded to levels usually observed in this period of the year. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
7 March 2019 - Spandex prices have eventually bottomed out in China after continuously falling for a full year by contrast with other chemical fibers. Demand is fueling the rebound whereas material costs have been mixed. Our monthly report covers spandex and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with gross margin trends at spandex plants on a weekly basis. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over 10 years are available for download.
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices are further declining on India's markets of Ludhiana, however mostly resisting in Tirupur and in Bhiwandi: Yarn Prices in India (Database Page)
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U.S. Apparel Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
12 March 2019 - US apparel imports have surged more than 10% in volume terms in December, ahead of a then feared sharp rise of US import tariffs on Chinese products. Shipments from other nations have also benefited from a sharp increase, nevertheless, although imports from Vietnam have dramatically slowed down over a significant rise of their export prices. Our monthly review covers US apparel import data, with historical trends being analyzed over the 2000-2018 period including cotton vs man-made fiber apparel, and China vs Rest of World (RoW) and vs Vietnam.
US Apparel Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2018: Origins (Statistical Report)
12 March 2019 - US apparel imports have rebounded from China in the fourth quarter last year, as importers were anticipating higher tariffs at US borders. Imports have slowed down from Vietnam and Bangladesh whereas rebounding from Nicaragua, Guatemala and Haiti, and plunging from Sri Lanka. Our quarterly report details shipments to the U.S. market per origin, with volume and value changes, market shares, and unit value variations in the last five years. Quarterly and full year data covering the 2013-18 period are available for download.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
12 March 2019 - Demand for yarns is currently rebounding in China, in line with seasonal trends. Sales of foreign yarns are recovering, thanks to the rise of the yuan in the last weeks. Yarn imports have stabilized in the past years in volume terms, as reflected by our 10-year data. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices are sharply recovering on the international market over a rebound of Chinese demand in the past weeks: Yarn Prices on the International Market (Database Page)
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UK Apparel Imports in last five years (Statistical Report)
13 March 2019 - Rising fears of a disruptive Brexit have already been materialized by a dramatic fall of UK's clothing imports in the past years, at least in dollar terms. Direct imports from low-cost countries in Asia have plunged, and not only from China, whereas shipments from European nations have surged, reflecting a radical change in the way the UK's market is being supplied. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of UK's overall apparel imports in the past 10 years in US$ and yen terms. Detailed data per origin and 4-digit HS category are also released over the last 5-year period. All data are available for download.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
13 March 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have stopped rising in the past days, after experiencing a sharp recovery in the past two weeks. PTA and MEG prices are now declining but any new rebound of crude oil prices could trigger a new recovery of polyester prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
13 March 2019 - Cotton and poly-cotton yarn export prices are sharply rebounding in India, due to a recovery of Chinese demand now offsetting the fall of shipments to Pakistan. Cotton fiber prices are also recovering over state buying and a similar rebound of sales to China. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
13 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have further climbed in the past days in Pakistan, supported by a strong demand from processors whereas cotton prices were staying frozen at their high level. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
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Friday, March 15th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEAverage prices in the month-to-date are now availabe in our historical series, allowing to compare March data with long-term trends.
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
15 March 2019 - China's economic growth has further slowed down in February, according to just released official data. Rising uncertainties over trade negotiations with the United States have depressed anticipations whereas official policy aimed at revamping business activities has not been effectively felt. Textile production prices have increased at a lower pace, as a result. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in 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)
15 March 2019 - Polyester fiber and spun yarn prices have risen in China, India and Pakistan in February with profit margins however moving into different directions, depending on countries. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, in both local currency terms and US$ terms. Gross margins of spinners are also calculated on a monthly basis. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
15 March 2019 - Wool prices have continued falling in Australia for the third consecutive week over a poor quality of drought-affected fibers in the current period. The Chinese ban on South African wool is also depressing the global market. 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, such as downloadable historical data. Links to weekly market reports in New Zealand and South Africa are provided.
Bangladesh Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly Report)
14 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices are falling in Bangladesh, due to a series of factors including lower cotton prices and slowing down apparel exports. Illegal yarn imports would also depress prices. Bangladesh could now offer Washington to use US cotton in exchange of tariff cuts for its apparel. Our monthly report covers Bangladeshi yarn prices, including cotton carded, 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. Yarn prices in Bangladesh are also available in our price database on a weekly basis.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
14 March 2019 - Cotton fiber prices are now recovering in India over a strong demand from China. Cotton yarn prices have not yet bottomed out, however. Viscose fiber and yarn prices are everywhere declining over excess inventories in China. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
14 March 2019 - Viscose fiber and spun yarn prices are currently falling over a high level of inventories on the Chinese market where new capacities could further depress prices in the coming period. VSF prices have also been lowered in Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Monday, March 18th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton fiber prices have continued today rapidly rising in India: Cotton prices in India and Pakistan (price database)
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US Apparel Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2018: Categories (Statistical Report)
18 March 2019 - US apparel imports have rebounded in the last quarter of 2018, mostly due to a surge of man-made fiber apparel imports boosted by the fall of their export prices. By contrast, cotton apparel imports have been far from surging, due to rising unit values. Wool apparel imports have recovered, whatever the sharp increase of unit prices, as reflected by our detailed analysis of US apparel imports per category. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive view of volume, value and unit value changes, compared with previous quarters and years in 2013-18. Full data are available for downloading into a comprehensive table.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
18 March 2019 - PTA and MEG prices have fallen in China after authorities have decided to lower VAT as of April 1st in order to support industrial production. Demand remains strong from polyester fiber industry where operating rates have continued rising in the past week. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
18 March 2019 - Cotton prices have further risen in the last week in New York over a short-term speculative move, whereas physical trade was much less enthusiastic. Cotton prices are rebounding on the domestic markets in India and Pakistan while remaining very firm in China. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECashmere fiber prices and flax fiber prices have further risen in last January, as reflected by latest trade data: Linen and luxury fibers (price database)
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly Report)
19 March 2019 - Textile fiber prices have bottomed out on the global market, partly due to a rebound of textile production after lunar year holidays in China. Cotton prices have sharply recovered in New York and on India's domestic market whereas viscose prices were however heavily falling in China. Nylon and acrylic prices are been firm with wool prices dropping by contrast. Our tables and charts offer a 12-month 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 Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
19 March 2019 - Viscose yarn prices are now falling in China, as a result of a sharp decline of viscose fiber prices in the past two weeks. Yarn import prices are also dropping, due to the rise of the yuan in the past period. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Recycled Polyester Prices in China (Monthly Report)
19 March 2019 - Recycled polyester prices have slightly increased two weeks ago, in line with a short-lived rebound of PTA and MEG prices having boosted demand for polyester fibers. PET bottle flake prices are staying stable in China whereas demand foe recycled fibers should not significantly increase in the coming period. Our report covers the recycled polyester PSF and POY prices in China over the past 3 years. Re-PSF and Re-POY prices are compared with similar virgin fiber prices for PSF and POY prices. Weekly prices as well as indices over 3-month and 3-year periods are available for download.
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
PRICE DATABASE Yarn prices are sharply rebounding on the international market, in line with a rise of cotton fiber prices and of the Indian rupee:
International Yarn Market (price database)
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
20 March 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have stayed very firm in the past days in China, by contrast with a significant decline of PTA and MEG prices. The reduction of VAT rates as of April 1st could however result in lower price offers on the staple fiber and filament markets. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
20 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices are now rising on the domestic market in Pakistan with cotton yarn export prices being also raised. Demand is strong with cotton prices staying very firm, in addition. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
20 March 2019 - Cotton fiber prices are further rebounding in India where cotton yarn prices have not yet been raised and spinners could experience a fall of their gross margins in the coming period. Cotton yarn export prices are surging in US$ terms over a rebound of the rupee in addition to the rise of cotton fiber prices. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
E.U. Clothing Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
20 March 2019 - EU's clothing imports have slowed down in the first month of the year, staying flat in volume terms by contrast with the surge of January 2018. The fall of the euro in the meantime has depressed demand with China but also Bangladesh being negatively affected by the new long-term trends. Our report covers monthly EU clothing import data, with historical trends being analyzed, and a specific focus on China vs Rest of World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and on knit vs woven clothing. Data are supplied in euro and in US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2000.
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Thursday, March 21st, 2019
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Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
21 March 2019 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices are mostly rising in the current period in China, India and Pakistan, whereas the polyester market stays stable and viscose heavily falls, with slight differences depending on products and locations, however. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
21 March 2019 - Viscose fiber and spun yarn prices are now heavily falling in China, as the market remains confronted with excess inventories. Raw material costs have not similarly dropped, meaning that gross margins have probably disappeared at many viscose plants. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
21 March 2019 - Inflation rates are everywhere under control, except for two major textile exporting countries, Pakistan and Turkey. In Pakistan, inflation rates are returning to higher levels due to the surge of import prices also affecting Turkey. After benefiting from the fall of their currencies, exporters could find it difficult to compete, eventually. Our monthly report offers a comparison of inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. Impact of currency changes vs the US dollar, the euro and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
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Monday, March 25th, 2019
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U.S. Apparel Imports in 2018: China vs. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Mexico and Honduras
22 March 2019 - US apparel imports from China have remained strong in the past year, as anticipations of higher US tariffs have boosted shipments and unit values have declined overall. By contrast, other Asian countries like Vietnam are obviously confronted with a rise of their production costs and slowing down exports to the United States. Results have however been radically different, 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 full 2018. 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.
US Apparel Imports in 2018: China vs. Rest of World (Statistical Report)
25 March 2019 - China has been able to resist competition from other nations in many product categories of the US apparel import market in 2018. Unit prices of Chinese exports have further declined, especially in cotton apparel categories. This is reflected by our statistical review comparing US apparel imports from China with shipments from Rest of the World (RoW) for every category of products, in volume, value and unit value terms. Historical data cover the past five years, from 2013-2018.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
25 March 2019 - Polyester intermediate prices have stayed relatively firm in the past week, whatever the fall of paraxylene prices over the addition of new production capacities in China. Operating rates are reaching record levels at polyester plants where profit margins are also further rising. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
25 March 2019 - Cotton fiber prices have clearly rebounded on the international market therefore triggering a need for replenishing stocks as textile production is also recovering at the same time. New York is back to a 3-month high and cotton prices are further rallying in India, whatever the rise of the rupee. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
22 March 2019 - Wool prices have further dropped in Australia this week, although very slightly. A higher Aussie dollar and a further lack of quality fibers have depressed 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.
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEIndian spinners have begun raising their cotton yarn prices after cotton fiber prices have sharply rebounded on their domestic market. India Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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Bangladesh Apparel Exports in Full 2018 (Quarterly Report)
26 March 2019 - Apparel exports from Bangladesh could now rapidly slow down, after surging in the past year. The fall of the euro and the decline of retail sales in Europe have already depressed EU's demand whatever the duty-free access still offered to Bangladeshi exporters. The sharp increase of minimum wages in the country could trigger a rise of export prices whereas security issues are far from being fully fixed, according to recent reports. Our statistical tables provide a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's clothing exports over the last years, also covering the latest US and EU apparel import data per product category. Volume, value and unit price changes are released with all data available for download.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
26 March 2019 - Viscose fiber and spun yarn prices have continued dropping in China with VSF however stabilizing in the past days. Cotton fiber and yarn prices are no more moving, but they could rebound after inventories will have been digested. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton yarn prices have stayed unchanged in the past seven days on the international market after sharply rising in the previous weeks. International Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
27 March 2019 - Polyester prices have stayed unchanged in the past seven days in China whatever the recent decline of material costs. Demand remains strong in this part of the year with too large stocks however limiting any price increase. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
27 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have again increased in the past days in Pakistan, as demand remains strong from downward processors. Margins should further rise at spinning mills, as cotton fiber prices are no more moving. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
27 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have been slightly raised in India after cotton fiber prices have sharply rebounded in the past weeks. Demand from downward processors could however decline as a result, as already observed on the export markets where cotton yarn prices have been significantly increased, partly due to the rise of the rupee. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
EU Clothing Import Price Comparison in 4th Quarter and Full 2018: China vs. Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Morocco, Pakistan, Tunisia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka (Quarterly Report)
27 March 2019 - EU's clothing imports have begun sharply falling from China in the past year, in line with a surge of unit prices in the country. Bangladesh has benefited from the move out of China in a large number of product categories whereas imports have also surged from other Asian countries, however from a much lower level. Our series of comparison tables offer a comprehensive view of EU clothing imports per HS 4-digit category with volume, value and unit price changes, while market shares are also calculated for each major supplying country. Full data are available for download.
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Monday, April 1st, 2019
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
1 April 2019 - MEG prices have begun heavily falling in Asia and could continue dropping in the coming weeks due to long-term structural trends. PTA prices are bottoming out by contrast, in line with a very strong demand from polyester producers in China and a fall of production levels due to a series of 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
1 April 2019 - Cotton futures have rebounded at the end of last week, after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has predicted a slight fall of US cotton areas. Cotton prices had previously shown some weakness on the international market, but also on the Indian domestic market where the rebound of the rupee has curbed export sales. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Korea's Apparel Imports in last five years (Statistical Report)
29 March 2019 - South Korea's apparel imports have continued surging in the past year, with Vietnam potentially becoming the largest supplier of the market in 2019 after China's share has sharply fallen since 2013. Myanmar and Bangladesh have a negligible share of the market, by contrast, only after Italy in value terms. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of Korea's overall apparel imports in the past 10 years in US$ and yen terms. Detailed data per origin and 4-digit HS category are also released over the last 5-year period. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
29 March 2019 - Wool prices have continued declining overall in Australia this week, with the market being now split in two parts depending on quality, and better styles still enjoying a rise of their prices. Crossbred prices have also further increased. 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.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
28 March 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have begun rising in India whereas further climbing in Pakistan and staying frozen in China. Cotton prices could now stop rising on domestic markets over a slowing down fiber use. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
28 March 2019 - Viscose prices have stopped falling in China, due to a decline of operating rates at fiber plants after margins have disappeared. Material costs are now declining however, as a result of lower demand from VSF producers. Prices could possibly bottom out in a few weeks, according to our short-term price forecast. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
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Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: 1st Quarter 2019 (Monthly Report)
1 April 2019 - The euro has further dropped in March whereas the Sterling was resisting Brexit-related uncertainties. Emerging currencies have therefore fallen against the British currency in the first quarter whereas rising against the euro. The Sri Lankan rupee has been the strongest whereas the Turkish lira has experienced a new crisis in the last days. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years and displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar but also v. the euro, the British pound, the Indian and Pak rupees, and the Chinese renminbi over a 2-year period.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
2 April 2019 - The cotton vs polyester price difference has slightly increased in the past month in China and India, supporting the use of a cheaper polyester fiber at spinning mills when apparel exporters are trying to limit the impact of higher production costs in Asia. 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 cotton/polyester price difference. Our charts cover the past 5-year period. Full historical data covering the past 10 years are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
2 April 2019 - Nylon 6 prices have slightly risen in the past weeks, over a new rebound of caprolactam prices. With margins melting at nylon plants, production levels may be lowered whereas material costs will further climb. 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.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
2 April 2019 - Cotton yarn import prices have been raised in dollar terms in China, however dropping in yuan terms, due to the rise of the Chinese currency. Domestic yarns are less competitive, with imports being therefore potentially boosted. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
3 April 2019 - Polyester prices have stayed unchanged in the last seven days in China, although raw material costs have clearly dropped, therefore offering larger margins to fiber plants. Maintenance operations should support market prices in the coming period. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
3 April 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have further increased in the past days in Pakistan, over a rebound of sales to China, our correspondent reports. Prices could continue climbing, whatever the current rise of operating rates at spinning mills. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
3 April 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have been further raised in the past seven days in India, as a result of a new jump of cotton fiber prices. Margins are falling at spinning mills and downward textile and apparel producers are protesting. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Cashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
3 April 2019 - Cashmere prices have continued rising in the last months of 2018 and in January this year, reflecting the fall of Chines production, in line with a sharp increase of goat meat prices. Cashmere yarn prices have also surged in the past year, as reflected by our latest data. Our report offers an overall picture of short-term and long-term trends of cashmere fiber and yarn prices, in addition to Italian cashmere imports from China. Historical data covering the last five years are available for download.
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Monday, April 9th, 2019
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
8 April 2019 - PTA prices have sharply rebounded this Monday in China, as a series of planned overhauls should result in lower production levels in the coming weeks. The chemical industry is also experiencing technical and safety issues in the current period which could trigger a massive relocation of capacities far from urban areas, with costs and prices therefore rising over the long run. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
8 April 2019 - Cotton prices have continued rising in the last week on the international market, being boosted by a rebound of US export sales over stronger demand from China. With the end of trade negotiations being Beijing and Washington now in sight, prices will continue rising, as demand from Bangladesh and Vietnam could rebound. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
5 April 2019 - Wool prices have slightly declined in local currency terms, this week in Australia. The market continues being negatively affected by quality issues. Demand from China has surged on the global wool market in the last 10 years, as reflected by our import data covering the 2008-2018 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.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
4 April 2019 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices are further increasing in India and Pakistan, with the rise of the renminbi boosting Chinese demand at the same time. Viscose fiber prices have bottomed in China, and viscose spun prices no more falling as a result whereas prices were still declining in the last week in Pakistan. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
4 April 2019 - Viscose prices have slightly bottomed out in the past week in China after heavily falling in March. A series of VSF facilities have been shut down for limiting losses and supporting prices whereas inventories have fallen at spinning mills. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
China Apparel Exports in Full 2018 (Country Report)
4 April 2019 - China's apparel exports have been far from plunging in the last year, partly due to a last-minute surge of shipments to the US market, ahead of a possible sharp increase of US tariffs this year. Exports to the European Union have been much more disappointing whereas sales to Japan and Korea were sharply dropping. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive picture of China's clothing exports in 2013-2018, including value changes per destination and per HS 4-digit categories. US and EU import data covering the last quarter of 2018 are also released with volume, value and unit value variations. In addition, the report includes a comprehensive review of US and EU imports from China per product category. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton yarn prices have been further raised in the last days in India, as a result of a new jump of cotton fiber prices on the domestic and international markets: India Yarn Market: Price Database
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China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
9 April 2019 - Spun yarn prices are no more moving in China. Yarn import prices are further rising in dollar terms, however dropping in yuan terms favoring demand for foreign yarns. Cotton yarn imports from Vietnam have slowed down in the last year whereas Indian shipments were rebounding, as reflected by our 5-year import data. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
8 April 2019 - US apparel imports have continued recovering in January, partly due to a rebound of Chinese shipments, in line with a shift from cotton apparel to cheaper man-made fiber apparel. Imports from Vietnam have also surged in January, however from a low level in the first month last year. Our monthly review covers US apparel import data, with historical trends being analyzed over the 2000-2018 period including cotton vs man-made fiber apparel, and China vs Rest of World (RoW) and vs Vietnam.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
8 April 2019 - Cotton yarn margins have fallen in March in India, as a rise of cotton prices has not been immediately followed by a similar increase of yarn prices. In China and Pakistan, fiber prices and yarn margins have moved differently. Our monthly report compares cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, offering a comprehensive view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed on a monthly basis with 10-year historical data available for download.
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Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton yarn prices have stayed unchanged in the last seven days in Bangladesh, as a new rise of cotton prices on the international market was supporting offers: Bangladesh Yarn Market: Price Database
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
10 April 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have bottomed out in China, over a jump of PTA prices in the past weeks, but the rise could be limited by a lack of downstream demand and high operating rates at polyester plants. PSF use has surged in the last year at spinning mills of Vietnam and Indonesia, as reflected by China's 5-year PSF export data which are below available. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
10 April 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have been again raised by Indian spinners, although very slightly by contrast with the surge of cotton prices in the past weeks. The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has further lowered its forecast for India's crop this season. Our review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
10 April 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have continued rising on the domestic market in Pakistan whereas export prices have been raised in dollar terms, for the first time in weeks. Demand remains strong from downward processors as exports are boosted by the weakness of the local currency. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
9 April 2019 - Spandex prices have slightly risen in the last four weeks, over a seasonal rebound of downward textile production. BDO and PTMEG prices have stayed frozen, but MDI prices have sharply rebounded.The level of spandex prices in April-May will depend on a series of factors which are below analyzed. Our monthly report covers spandex and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with gross margin trends at spandex plants on a weekly basis. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over 10 years are available for download.
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Thursday, April 11th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEAcrylonitrile prices are surging in China, as a clear sign that acrylic prices may also rebound: Acrylic Chain Prices in China: Price Database
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Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
11 April 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have stayed unchanged in the last seven days in China, also staying frozen in Pakistan which is increasingly dependent on its imports of Chinese VSF. China's viscose exports to Pakistan but also to Indonesia have surged since 2013, as reflected by our below available 5-year data. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
11 April 2019 - Gross margins of cotton spinners are further rising in Pakistan whereas again falling in India, as a result of opposite trends in local currency variations. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis 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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Monday, April 15th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton prices have sharply rebounded today in India after falling at the end of last week: Cotton market indicator in India: last 3 months
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Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
15 April 2019 - Polyester fiber and spun yarn prices have stayed rather unchanged in China, India and Pakistan in March with gross margins however moving differently from their level a year earlier. The fall of the Pakistani currency has boosted margins at spinning mills whereas the rise of the Indian rupee has weakened yarn producers in India. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, in both local currency terms and US$ terms. Gross margins of spinners are also calculated on a monthly basis. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
15 April 2019 -China's economy is possibly recovering, according to just released data announcing that a majority of professional buyers are optimistic about the coming period. Producer prices have therefore begun rising at a higher pace in the manufacturing sector, however not in the textile industry. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
15 April 2019 - Raw material costs of polyester fiber producers are weakening in the current period whatever the rebound of crude oil, naphtha, mixed xylene and paraxylene prices in the past two weeks. Downward textile producers are far from enthusiastic, in addition, although optimism is back in China's economy. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
15 April 2019 - Cotton prices are supported by an expected rebound of Chinese demand on the international market after Beijing has suddenly released an additional quota of 800,000 metric tons on last Friday. Demand from Vietnam, Bangladesh and even India could further boost prices to higher levels whereas China's cotton futures are already rebounding. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton yarn prices have further risen in the last week in India, with other yarn prices showing signs of obvious weakness: India Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly Report)
16 April 2019 - Textile fiber prices have remained very firm in the past four weeks on the global market, mostly due to strong raw material costs. Demand was depressed by persistent uncertainties on the textile and apparel markets, partly due to ongoing trade negotiations between China and the United States. Our tables and charts offer a 3-month and 12-month 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 Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
16 April 2019 - Cotton yarn import prices have declined in yuan terms in China, whatever their rise in dollar terms. Allocation of additional cotton import quotas should however support domestic spinners. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
17 April 2019 - Polyester prices are staying firm in China whatever the fall of glycol prices and the current weakness in demand from downward textile industry. Prices could however decline over larger inventory levels in the second part of April. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
17 April 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have been once again slightly raised in the last week, with cotton fiber prices however surging in the meantime, and gross margins plunging at spinning mills, consecutively. Cotton yarn exports may also be expected suffering after sharply increasing in 2018, as reflected by our 5-year export data per destination available in the below report. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
17 April 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have slightly risen once again in Pakistan over a strong domestic demand whereas yarn export prices could be boosted by surging sales to China. Both countries have agreed over a free trade agreement covering textiles and apparel exports as of next July. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
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Thursday, April 18th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEParaxylene prices have sharply dropped this week in Asia, triggering a similar fall of PTA prices which could result in lower polyester prices, if confirmed in the cming days. Polyester Chain: Crude Oil, Naphtha, MX, PX, PTA, MEG, Chips and Fibers
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Vietnam Apparel Exports in 4th Quarter and Full 2018 (Quarterly Report)
18 April 2019 - Vietnam's apparel exports are further surging in the first months of 2019, due to a rebound of shipments to the US market and to strong sales to rapidly rising Asian markets. Duty-free agreements will further boost exports in the coming years, including the now being implemented CPTPP with other Asia-Pacific countries and a free trade deal with the European Union. Our report includes Vietnam's latest clothing export data per month, covering the past six years, and 5-year data per destination, also providing comprehensive data for US imports per quota category and EU imports per HS 4-digit categories over the 2012-2019 period. Unit prices and long-term trends are calculated over the last five years. All data are available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
18 April 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have stayed stable in the last seven days in China but could actually decline in the coming weeks over a lack of demand and excess production and inventories. There is however a limit down which will trigger a fall of operating rates. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
18 April 2019 - Spinners are confronted with rising uncertainties in India and China where foreign competitors in Pakistan and Vietnam are favored by the currency variations. The rise of the cotton fiber prices on domestic and international markets has eroded margins in both countries. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis 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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Friday, April 19th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEParaxylene prices have again plunged in the Far East for the second day in a row with polyester chain prices beginning to decline as a result, including polyester fiber prices. Polyester Chain: Crude Oil, Naphtha, MX, PX, PTA, MEG, Chips and Fibers
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India Apparel Exports in 4th Quarter and Full 2018 (Country Report)
19 April 2019 - India's apparel exports have declined in 2018, mostly due to the strength of the rupee and a drop in sales to the European Union. Apparel exports to the US market have begun rebounding in the fourth quarter last year however, before being very strong in January and February 2019. Our report provides apparel export data in 3rd quarter 2018 per major destination. US and EU clothing imports from India per product category are also available over a 5-year period from 3rd quarter 2013. Variations have been calculated in volume, value and unit value terms. All data can be easily downloaded.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
19 April 2019 - Wool prices have slightly recovered this week in Australia, as Chinese buyers were returning to the market ahead of 1-week Easter break. China's demand has sharply dropped nevertheless as of last November and at least until last January, as reflected by our monthly data of China's wool imports per origin, in volume, value and unit value terms. 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.
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Monday, April 22nd, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester fiber prices have begun today falling in China, over a sharp decline of paraxylene prices in the last weak and lower demand from processors: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China, India and Pakistan
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U.S. Apparel Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
22 April 2019 - US apparel imports have rebounded from Vietnam in the first two months of the year whereas Chinese shipments were slowing down. Cotton apparel imports have declined in volume terms after unit prices have rebounded. Our monthly review covers US apparel import data, with historical trends being analyzed over the 2000-2019 period including cotton vs man-made fiber apparel, and China vs Rest of World (RoW) and vs Vietnam.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
22 April 2019 - Paraxylene prices have suddenly plunged in the last week in Asia, over larger supplies and weaker demand. PTA producers could now lower their price offers on their turn, as polyester fiber prices are alredy declining this Monday 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
22 April 2019 - Cotton prices have stayed very firm in the past weeks, ahead of a possible new rise of New York futures in the the second part of May. Demand could intensify from India and China, as the two largest cotton users are now turning to the international market for feeding their needs. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton yarn prices have continued slightly rising in the last seven days in India, over a new increase of cotton fiber prices: India Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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Indonesia Apparel Exports in 4th Quarter and Full 2018 (Country Report)
23 April 2019 - Apparel exports from Indonesia are recovering at the start of 2019 after experiencing a significant decline in the second half last year. The continuous rise of labor costs in the past years and the lack of duty-free access to EU's market have depressed demand. Sales are however surging to emerging markets in Asia, and also to Australia where they should be further boosted by a just signed Free Trade Agreement. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive picture of Indonesia's textile and clothing exports and imports, per month, year and destination, with an exhaustive review of US and EU imports per product category.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
23 April 2019 - 100% polyester yarn prices have been lowered in China, after staple fiber prices have declined. Cotton yarn futures have suddenly dropped, reflecting a lack of confidence in market prospects, as cotton yarn imports prices are further falling in yuan terms. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
24 April 2019 - Polyester filament prices have heavily fallen in the past seven days in China, reflecting a weaker seasonal demand than usual from filament fabric producers. PSF prices have more resisted however, also confronted with a poor demand level from spinners. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
24 April 2019 - Indian spinners are increasingly trapped between a rise of cotton fiber prices in India and a fall of yarn sales after they have raised their offers on domestic and export markets. The rebound of China's demand is favoring cotton yarns from Pakistan, now benefiting from a duty-free access on Chinese market. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centres are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
24 April 2019 - Cotton yarn exports have begun more significantly increasing in the last days in Pakistan, reflecting a rebound in demand from China. Cotton yarn exports from Pakistan have been supported by sales to China in the last five years, as reflected by our export data per destination, in volume, value and unit value terms. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
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Friday, April 26th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester filament prices are further falling day after day in China, over a weakness of demand and a high level of fiber production:
Polyester Filament Yarns: Price Database
Bangladesh Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly Report)
26 April 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have stopped falling in Bangladesh, in line with the rebound of cotton prices on the international market. The surge of yarn imports is however pressuring domestic spinners with limited room for raising prices. Our monthly report covers Bangladeshi yarn prices, including cotton carded, 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. Yarn prices in Bangladesh are also available in our price database on a weekly basis.
Recycled Polyester Prices in China (Monthly Report)
26 April 2019 - Recycled polyester prices are now falling in China, in line with the decline of virgin polyester prices. Imports of foreign recycled fibers is also pressuring prices whereas PET bottle flakes are still lacking ahead of the peak season which will be triggered by hot temperatures of the coming months. Our report covers the recycled polyester PSF and POY prices in China over the past 3 years. Re-PSF and Re-POY prices are compared with similar virgin fiber prices for PSF and POY prices. Weekly prices as well as indices over 3-month and 3-year periods are available for download.
E.U. Clothing Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
26 April 2019 - EU's clothing imports have heavily fallen in volume terms in February, as a consequence of a sharp decline of the euro and also due to higher costs for production of woven clothing after minimum wages have been further raised in Asia.. Our report covers monthly EU clothing import data, with historical trends being analyzed, and a specific focus on China vs Rest of World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and on knit vs woven clothing. Data are supplied in euro and in US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2000.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
25 April 2019 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices are moving into different directions in China, India and Pakistan amid relatively low volatility levels, nevertheless. Polyester fiber and spun yarn prices are slightly dropping in China whereas viscose fiber prices are rising in Pakistan. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
25 April 2019 - Viscose staple fiber prices have stayed unchanged in the past seven days in China over a lack of demand from downward processors. In Pakistan by contrast, VSF prices have nearly risen 2% in a single week, reflecting strong sales of spun yarns in the current period. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Monday, April 29th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester filament prices have sharply declined over the weekend in China, ahead of May Day holidays:
Polyester Filament Yarns: Price Database
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
29 April 2019 - Polyester fiber prices are now falling over a weakness in demand, and although PTA prices have been kept unchanged. MEG prices are however further plunging, therefore offering room for lower polyester 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
29 April 2019 - Cotton prices have slightly fallen on the international market after China has announced that its official sales from state reserves will resume in the next week. Chinese buyers are however still expected turning to the US crop and therefore pushing up New york futures to higher levels. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Bangladesh Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly Report)
26 April 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have stopped falling in Bangladesh, in line with the rebound of cotton prices on the international market. The surge of yarn imports is however pressuring domestic spinners with limited room for raising prices. Our monthly report covers Bangladeshi yarn prices, including cotton carded, 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. Yarn prices in Bangladesh are also available in our price database on a weekly basis.
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Monday, May 6th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton futures are plunging in New York, after US president Trump has threatened to raise and extend tariffs against Chinese products:
New York Cotton Futures: 3-month index (Price Database)
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: Jan-Apr 2019 (Monthly Report)
6 May 2019 - Currency values have remained very stable in April, with most of them slightly dropping against the US dollar, as a clear sign of the strength of the American economy. The Turkish lira has however experienced a new crisis, sharply falling against the euro and even more dropping against a recovering pound, and therefore boosting sales to the European Union. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years and displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar but also v. the euro, the British pound, the Indian and Pak rupees, and the Chinese renminbi over a 2-year period.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
6 May 2019 - Polyester chain prices have begun dropping across the board in Asia with PTA however resisting any decline whatever the sharp fall of paraxylene prices. Polyester prices are depressed by the low level in demand which should even plunge after latest tariff threats from US president. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
6 May 2019 - Cotton prices have surprisingly fallen in the last week in New York whereas also dropping on domestic markets in China, India and Pakistan. US futures have been depressed by a decline of commodity prices and renewed pessimism over ongoing trade negotiations with China. Cotton inventories could also be larger on domestic markets than earlier expected. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have further risen in the last seven days in India, whatever the fall of cotton prices:
India Yarn Market: Price Database
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
8 May 2019 - Polyester prices have declined in the last seven days in China and Pakistan, reflecting a lack of demand on the Chinese market. With PTA prices far from sliding, margins have sharply decreased at fiber plants in China. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
8 May 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have stopped rising in Pakistan or have even started dropping for specific products, in line with the decline of cotton fibers on the domestic and international markets. Polyester staple fiber prices have also begun sliding on the domestic and import markets. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
8 May 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have stopped rising in Pakistan or have even started dropping for specific products, in line with the decline of cotton fibers on the domestic and international markets. Polyester staple fiber prices have also begun sliding on the domestic and import markets. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
7 May 2019 - Textile fiber prices are now declining in China, and yarn price offers could rapidly follow the same downward trend. Demand is not expected to rebound in the coming period, with fiber and yarn prices therefore expected declining. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing and Shaoxing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for yarns from India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
7 May 2019 - Polyester use at yarn plants should be favored by the rise of cotton prices in the past months whereas polyester prices were staying stable. The current decline of PSF prices in China should boost demand for polyester at Chinese spinning mills. In India and Pakistan, the cotton/polyester spread has surged in the last 12 months also favoring PSF use. 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 cotton/polyester price difference. Our charts cover the past 5-year period. Full historical data covering the past 10 years are available for download.
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Thursday, May 9th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPSF prices have continued falling today in China whereas filament prices were kept unchanged:
Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China: daily update
Cambodia Apparel Exports in 4th Quarter and Full 2018 (Country Report)
9 May 2019 - Cambodia's apparel exports have further surged in 2018, being actually tripled in the past ten years. Exports to the European Union have continued sharply rising, but are now threatened by a possible withdrawal of their duty-free access. A return to 12% import tariffs would not significantly reduce Cambodian exports, according to a just published report by the World Bank. Current uncertainties could however benefit Vietnam and Bangladesh in the short term. Our statistical tables offer a comprehensive view of overall Cambodia's apparel exports in the past 10 years and exports per destination in the last 5 years. EU and US imports from Cambodia in 4th quarter 2018 are also available, with percentage changes being calculated in volume and value terms. Unit prices are available for a large number of product categories. All data can be downloaded covering a 5-year period from 2013.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
9 May 2019 - Cotton yarn prices could be expected declining on Asian markets after cotton fiber prices have started dropping on domestic and international markets. Demand could remain relatively shy, over surging uncertainties triggered by US tariff threats. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
9 May 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have slightly declined in the past days in China, over a weakness in demand. Raw material costs have however dropped this week, for the first time in months. In Pakistan by contrast, viscose prices have risen over strong textile exports from the country. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Friday, May 10th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton and polyester prices are now falling across the board, partly due to the US decision to raise its tariffs from 10% to 25% on a list of already punished Chinese products: Textile fiber Comparison: Daily Updated Table
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
10 May 2019 - Gross margins of cotton yarn producers have sharply increased in Pakistan in May thanks to strong sales and a consecutive rise of prices at spinning mills. By contrast, margins of yarn producers have heavily fallen in India after cotton fiber prices have sharply increased. May prospects are radically different, however. Our monthly report compares cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, offering a comprehensive view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed on a monthly basis with 10-year historical data available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
10 May 2019 - Prices are now falling in the nylon chain, due to lower material costs and a weakness in demand from downward processors at the same time. Margins of nylon 6 filament producers could however improve to the detriment of chip makers. 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.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
10 May 2019 - Wool prices have dropped this week in Australia, over a lack of demand from major Chinese buyers. The poor quality of drought-affected wool is also behind the decline of prices. 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.
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Monday, May 13th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton futures have further plunged on Monday in New York after heavily falling in the last week: International cotton Market: Price Database
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
13 May 2019 - Raw material costs of polyester producers have remained firm in the past seven days, due to tight supply in India. New PTA capacities will however be launched in the coming period in China, which could result in lower 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
13 May 2019 - Cotton prices have dramatically fallen in the last week in New York, over a possible failure of China-US trade negotiations and the release by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) of bearish data for the next season 2019-20. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPTA prices have suddenly tumbled today in China, leaving room for lower polyester prices: PTA & MEG Prices in China (Import & Domestic Markets): Price Database
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
15 May 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have further declined in the last seven days in China and may be expected further sliding after PTA prices have suddenly tumbled in the country. Demand is also expected being depressed in the coming period. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
15 May 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have stopped rising in India where cotton fiber prices have sharply fallen in the last seven days, in line with a dramatic decline of the international cotton market. The deterioration of US-China trade relations which has triggered the fall of cotton prices is therefore immediately benefiting Indian spinners. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins. Market fundamentals are available on a monthly basis, including production and exports.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
15 May 2019 - Spun yarn prices have further declined in Pakistan, with demand weakening during the month of Ramadan. Yarn export prices have however not dropped, as demand from foreign customers remained strong. Polyester prices could eventually fall after Chinese PSF prices have heavily declined, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
Linen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Quarterly Report)
15 May 2019 - Flax fiber prices have further surged to record levels in the first quarter of the year, due to the development of linen apparel sales in the United States and Europe. With flax fiber production remaining stable in France, prices are expected to stay at a high level. This could favor a shift to cannabis, which is now legalized in many countries of the world, with a rebounding production currently in China. 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 on a monthly basis back to December 2012.
China's Apparel Imports in last five years (Statistical Report)
14 May 2019 - China is rapidly becoming a major apparel importer in line with the relocation of its capacities to low-income countries in Asia, but also due to the development of its clothing and luxury markets. Imports from Italy have therefore rebounded in the last year, while shipments from Vietnam and Cambodia were further surging. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of Korea's overall apparel imports in the past 10 years in US$ terms. Detailed data per origin are also released over the last 5-year period. All data are available for download.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
14 May 2019 - Spun yarn prices have begun dropping across the board in China, in line with a decline of fiber prices. Spinners are forced immediately lowering their offers, being confronted with high inventory levels after a disappointing peak season. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
13 May 2019 - US apparel imports have been very strong in March with shipments from China sharply falling however, and imports surging by contrast from other nations like Vietnam. Higher production costs and the threat of heavier import tariffs could have triggered a decisive decision to progressively leave China to the benefit of a series of low-income countries. Our monthly review covers US apparel import data, with historical trends being analyzed over the 2000-2019 period including cotton vs man-made fiber apparel, and China vs Rest of World (RoW) and vs Vietnam.
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Thursday, May 16th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton, polyester and viscose prices have continued today falling in China: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) vs. Cotton Fibers and Viscose Staple Fibers (VSF) in China : Price Database
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly Report)
16 May 2019 - Textile fiber prices have begun tumbling across the board on the international market and on domestic markets in Asia after US President Trump has decided raising import tariffs on a series of Chinese products. An already depressed textile market was actually betting on a sharp increase of China's buying of US cotton. The weakness of demand for textiles this year in China is now pushing down all fiber prices to lower levels, acrylic excepted. Our tables and charts offer a 3-month and 12-month 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.
US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2019: Origins (Statistical Report)
16 May 2019 - US apparel imports have remained strong in the first quarter with China losing market shares and Bangladesh and Vietnam benefiting from a rebound in their shipments. Imports from India, Sri Lanka and Jordan have also experienced a double-digit increase while shipments were declining from Cambodia. Our quarterly report details shipments to the U.S. market per origin, with volume and value changes, market shares, and unit value variations in the last five years. Quarterly and full year data covering the 2013-18 period are available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
16 May 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have begun sharply falling in China after cotton and polyester prices have started sliding. New capacities are expected further depressing prices in the coming period whatever the fall of margins at fiber plants. 100% viscose and poly-viscose yarn prices are also falling. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Monday, May 20th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester staple fiber prices have begun sharply falling: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China : Price Database
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
20 May 2019 - Polyester chain prices have begun falling across the board in the last week in Asia, as PTA and PSF prices were eventually plunging on spot markets. Although margins have remained at high levels, operating rates could be lowered at PTA and polyester plants, as demand has sharply declined from downward textile producers expecting lower prices in the coming period. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
20 May 2019 - Cotton prices have continued sharply falling in the last week, over a new deterioration of the China-US relationship. The rebound of global cotton production expected for the coming season is also pressuring prices on international but also on the domestic markets. Even in China, domestic cotton prices are sharply falling. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have begun falling in India after cotton prices have sharply dropped. India Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
21 May 2019 - Yarn prices are now clearly falling in China, on both domestic and import markets. The sharp decline of cotton and polyester fiber prices in the last seven days has depressed demand, as buyers expect yarn prices will further decline in the coming period. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
E.U. Clothing Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
21 May 2019 - EU's clothing imports are no more rising in volume terms amid a sharp fall of Chinese shipments. Unit value have surged in March in euro terms although stable in US$ terms. Imports from Bangladesh have continued sharply increasing, reflecting the current shift in European buying from China to the low-income country. Our report covers monthly EU clothing import data, with historical trends being analyzed, and a specific focus on China vs Rest of World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and on knit vs woven clothing. Data are supplied in euro and in US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2000.
Goose and Duck Down Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
21 May 2019 - Goose down prices have continued surging in the first months of 2019 while duck down prices were stabilizing. Seasonal demand is depressed with long-term trends however favoring sales, especially on the higher end of the market. Production is expected recovering after being curbed by new environmental regulations affecting factories but also farmers. Benchmark goose and duck down prices are available for standard GB-T14272-2011 with tables and charts offering a clear view of latest trends in China. 1-year daily data and 10-year historical monthly data are available for download.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
20 May 2019 - Textile production prices have risen at a lower pace in April in China, by contrast with a slight rise for the overall economy. Textile producers are confronted with a sharp fall of apparel exports whereas clothing retail sales have begun even declining in the past month, after having experienced a double-digit growth for years. Textile material prices can be expected falling in the coming months, as a result. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including in textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also being followed.
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPSF prices have continued sharply falling today in China (also see below weekly report): Polyester Staple Fiber Price in China (price database)
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
22 May 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have sharply fallen in the past seven days and may be expected further tumbling in the short term, due to a series of factors analyzed in our weekly report. With apparel exports plunging and clothing retail sales declining, demand for textiles and fibers is rapidly weakening, as a result. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
22 May 2019 - Yarn price offers have eventually been lowered in the past seven days in India, according to the latest results of our weekly survey in Punjab, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Cotton fiber prices are no more declining however, and margins could return to lower levels at spinning mills. India's cotton production is expected rebounding in the coming season, with cotton use slightly rising. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
22 May 2019 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices are staying very firm in Pakistan, due to a new fall of the rupee having limited the decline of import prices in local currency terms, our correspondent reports. Cotton, viscose and polyester prices are therefore kept rather unchanged, whatever their current decline on the Chinese market, and elsewhere. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
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Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
PRICE DATABASETextile fiber prices are falling across the board (acrylic excepted) over surging pessimism on the global market: Textile fiber price comparison: 3-Month Index chart in US$ terms
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Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 May 2019 - Viscose prices have more slightly dropped than cotton and polyester prices in the past two weeks in China, having previously tumbled over a high level of excess inventories. Viscose yarn prices have been however lowered in the past days due to a lack of demand. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
23 May 2019 - Cotton and polyester fiber rices have tumbled in China, with spinners being forced lowering their price offers for a very wide range of their products. In Pakistan by contrast, cotton yarn prices have been raised while they were eventually lowered in India. Polyester fiber and spun yarn markets could resist downward market trends in India and Pakistan. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2019: Categories (Statistical Report)
23 May 2019 - US cotton apparel imports have been stronger in the first quarter, whatever a more significant rise of unit prices. Imports of man-made fiber apparel have less clearly increased than in last quarter 2018, however still at a higher pace than cotton apparel imports. Wool apparel imports have sharply dropped in volume terms, by contrast, as reflected by our detailed analysis of US apparel imports per category. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive view of volume, value and unit value changes, compared with previous quarters and years in 2014-19. Full data from 1st quarter 2011 are available for downloading into a comprehensive table.
Silk Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
23 May 2019 - Silk prices are currently stabilizing in China, thanks to a recovery in seasonal demand, including from Indian importers. Prices have however dramatically fallen from their peak in January last year, partly due to a rise of production. China's output could however fall 35% this year after prices have tumbled. Our quarterly report provides daily prices in the past 12 months and monthly average prices over the last seven years for silk and dried cocoons on China's domestic market, with in-depth analysis of latest and long-term trends. China's raw silk and silk yarn export prices are also released over a 4-year period along with EU's silk import data, including average import prices over the last 5 years. All data are available for download.
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Monday, May 27th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester staple fiber prices have continued today sharply falling in China: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China, India and Pakistan
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
27 May 2019 - Raw material costs of polyester producers could now rebound, in line with a sharp decline of operating rates being planned at MEG plants. PTA producers could however accept lower prices after having sharply reduced their offers in the past two weeks. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
27 May 2019 - Cotton prices have begun recovering in the seven past days after sharply falling in the previous weeks. Although long-term data are depressing market prices with a much larger global output expected in the next season, short-term factors should boost cotton to higher levels when US cotton supplies will have dried up in the coming weeks. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
24 May 2019 - Inflation has been kept under control in most emerging countries with however Turkey and Pakistan being both confronted with surging consumer prices. Pakistan benefits from the support of China and the IMF whereas Turkey is partly refusing to implement necessary financial constraints for reducing its inflation rate. Our monthly report offers a comparison of inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. 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)
24 May 2019 - Wool prices have continued sharply falling this week in Australia. Sales of wool apparel have eventually fallen at retail, after prices have excessively risen in the past 12 months. The surge of wool prices has destroyed demand, not surprisingly, as reflected by latest US wool apparel import data. 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.
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Tuesday, May 28th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have continued declining in the last seven days in India, as reflected by our survey in Punjab, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu: India Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
28 May 2019 - Spun yarn prices have heavily fallen in the last seven days in China, after fiber prices have sharply declined, especially on the polyester market. Poly-cotton prices have also dropped whereas the viscose market was less significantly affected. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2019: China vs. Rest of World (Quarterly Report)
28 May 2019 - China's share of the US apparel import market has slightly declined in the first quarter this year, as Chinese shipments were stagnating and imports from other countries were surging. Chinese imports have even experienced a double-digit decline in a large number of categories, as reflected by our statistical review comparing US apparel imports from China with shipments from Rest of the World (RoW) for every category of products, in volume, value and unit value terms. Historical data cover first quarters in the past five years, from 2014-2019.
EU Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2019: Origins (Statistical Report)
28 May 2019 - EU's clothing imports from China have sharply declined in the first quarter this year, with Bangladesh not far from becoming the largest supplier in volume terms, although its shipments have risen at a lower pace. Imports from Cambodia have suffered from the possible removal of their duty-free access while Vietnamese shipments were shifting to the US market. Imports from Myanmar have further surged due to the continuous relocation of Chinese apparel industry. Our comprehensive reports covers the 1st quarter 2019. A large number of statistical tables are released, with volume, value and unit value changes in both euro and US$ terms. The full-year and quarterly tables are also available for download from 2014-2019.
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester prices have apparently bottomed out in China with PSF prices rising for the second consecutive day: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China (price database)
Wool prices have today rebounded in Australia, for the first time in weeks: Wool Prices : Australia's Regional Indicators / US$ Cents (price database)
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
29 May 2019 - Polyester prices have further fallen in the last seven days in China, however possibly bottoming out in the coming days. The rebound of PTA prices and lower production levels at polyester plants could eventually trigger a rise of staple fiber and filament prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
29 May 2019 - Cotton yarn prices haves stopped declining on the domestic market in India, immediately after cotton fiber prices have begun sharply rebounding in the last week. Confronted with a new fall of their margins, spinners could even raise their offers in the coming period, amid rising uncertainties. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
29 May 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have been further raised in Pakistan, over a rebound of cotton fiber prices on both domestic and international markets. Polyester prices have begun dropping by contrast. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
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Thursday, May 30th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEFar from recovering, polyester prices have actually further declined today in China whereas PTA prices were also falling: Polyester Chain Prices (price database)
Nylon prices are now declining day after day in China, over a fall of material costs and lower demand: Nylon/Polyamide 6 and Caprolactam Prices in China (price database)
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Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
30 May 2019 - Viscose prices have further declined in the last seven days in China, mostly due to the weakness of demand from downward processors. The sharp fall of cotton and polyester fiber prices in the past weeks has pressured viscose prices. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
30 May 2019 - Spandex prices have continued falling in the past weeks in China, over a lack of demand from downward processors. PTMEG prices have stayed firm but MDI prices have suddenly plunged after previously rebounding. Spandex prices could now further drop until weakest units will be shut down. Our monthly report covers spandex and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with gross margin trends at spandex plants on a weekly basis. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over 10 years are available for download.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
29 May 2019 - Polyester prices have further fallen in the last seven days in China, however possibly bottoming out in the coming days. The rebound of PTA prices and lower production levels at polyester plants could eventually trigger a rise of staple fiber and filament prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
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Friday, May 31st, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester staple fiber prices have continued dropping in China, with average price in May eventually down 8% from April: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China: Monthly Prices (price database)
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Australia's Apparel Imports in last five years (Statistical Report)
31 May 2019 - Australia's apparel imports have continued rising in the last two years, with China keeping a very strong share of the market, although slightly down in the past 5 years. The duty-free access offered since last January should support demand for Chinese apparel whereas imports from Vietnam should further surge through implementation of the CPTPP as of January this year also. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of Australia's overall apparel imports in the past 10 years in US$ terms. Detailed data per origin and 4-digit HS category are also released over the last 5-year period. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
31 May 2019 - Wool prices have suddenly and sharply rebounded this week in Australia, reflecting a need for replenishing stocks, and continuous anxieties over the fall of available quantities, due to the drought in Australia. 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.
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Monday, June 3rd, 2019
PRICE DATABASEVolatility is back on the fiber markets, after cotton prices have heavily fallen in a few hours before sharply rebounding: New York Cotton Futures: daily update (price database)
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
3 June 2019 - Polyester chain prices have fallen across the board over the weekend with most petrochemical products eventually declining 15-20% in two weeks. PTA prices have heavily dropped, leaving room for further lowering polyester prices in the coming period. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
3 June 2019 - Cotton prices were in free fall at the start of the new week on the international market, as a result of latest threats by president Trump to apply additional tariffs on Mexican products. Although cotton prices should now firm up as the latest crop is drying up, political disruption may depress the cotton market at any time, negatively affecting anticipations of the global supply chain. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEAll fiber prices have declined in May, if considering the average price over the month: Textile Fiber Price Comparison Monthly: local currency terms (price database)
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Bangladesh Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly Report)
4 June 2019 - Spun yarn prices could now further decline in Bangladesh after cotton and polyester prices have sharply dropped in the past weeks. Yarn prices have continuously fallen in the past 12 months over a new rise of domestic capacities and an illegal use of consigned yarn imports on the domestic market. Our monthly report covers Bangladeshi yarn prices, including cotton carded, 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. Yarn prices in Bangladesh are also available in our price database on a weekly basis.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
4 June 2019 - Yarn prices are now falling across the board in China, over a sharp decline of fiber prices, including cotton, polyester and viscose. Yarn processors are waiting for the end of the price decline, further pressuring prices as a result, amid surging yarn inventories at spinning mills. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
EU Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2019: Categories (Quarterly Report)
4 June 2019 - EU's clothing imports have stabilized in volume terms in both knit and woven clothing categories in the first quarter, from a year earlier. The fall of the euro has depressed demand after unit prices have rebounded, as a result. The market has slightly risen in most categories over the past 5-year period, in volume terms, however falling in US$ terms. Statistical tables are published with volume, value and unit value changes in euro and US$ terms, covering 61 and 62 HS chapters (knit and woven clothing). The full tables are also available for download with 5-year historical data from 1st quarter 2014-19.
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton yarn prices have fallen ahead of Eid in Pakistan: Cotton Yarn Prices in Pakistan (price database)
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
5 June 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have further plunged in the last seven days in China, over a weakness in demand. The full textile chain is actually anticipating a new decline of prices in the coming period, therefore limiting its orders as far as possible. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
5 June 2019 - Polyester-cotton yarn prices have been lowered in the last seven days in India whereas cotton yarn prices and other products have behaved differently, according to our price survey. The level of available cotton in India could have been underestimated, in addition. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins.
EU Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2019: Markets (Quarterly Report)
5 June 2019 - Direct clothing shipments from outside the European Union have declined to Spain, Italy and the U.K. in the first quarter this year, in volume terms. Imports have further risen to France and Germany, by contrast. Spain remains the strongest market over the past five years. Our 5-year data from third quarter 2013 reflect long-term trends of European Union clothing markets, offering a comprehensive review of the European Union imports per destination. Our statistical report provides volume, value and unit value changes released in both euro and US$ terms. The full table is available for download.
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Thursday, June 6th, 2019
PRICE DATABASENylon 6 prices have sharply declined in the last seven days, in line with the fall of material costs: Nylon/Polyamide 6 and Caprolactam Prices in China (price database)
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Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
6 June 2019 - Cotton prices are falling across the board in China where polyester prices are even more rapidly plunging, with polyester fibers being more competitive than a month ago, as a result. In India and Pakistan, prices are staying firm, but they could eventually be affected by the Chinese storm. 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 cotton/polyester price difference. Our charts cover the past 5-year period. Full historical data covering the past 10 years are available for download.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
6 June 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have dropped in China and Pakistan in the last seven days, whereas being firm in India. Spun polyester and viscose prices have moved into different directions in the three countries. The sharp fall of cotton and polyester prices in China could rapidly disrupt international markets, therefore affecting India and Pakistan. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 June 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have further dropped in the last seven days, although less sharply falling than polyester. Demand for viscose could therefore be negatively affected in the coming period, when raw material costs are not really dropping in addition. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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Monday, June 10th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPTA and MEG prices have today rebounded in China, leaving room for a stabilization of polyester prices: PTA and MEG Prices in China (price database)
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
10 June 2019 - Polyester intermediate prices have rebounded this Monday in China over a sudden rise of paraxylene prices before the weekend. Production levels have been lowered in Asia after prices have slumped in the past weeks. Demand may now slightly recover with any attempt to raise price offers over the long term being expected to fail, anyway. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
10 June 2019 - Cotton prices have further plunged at the end of last week in New York, reflecting massive selling by speculative funds. Prices are not expected rebounding in the next season, due to a recovery of global production. In China, demand remains anemic, further depressing domestic prices. Prices are much more resisting in India and Pakistan. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Indonesia's Apparel Imports in last five years (Statistical Report)
7 June 2019 - Indonesia's apparel imports have surged in the past two years. Although still accounting for a small share of the global clothing market, Indonesia is rapidly emerging as a significant niche market which should not be forgotten. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of Indonesia's overall apparel imports in the past 10 years in US$ terms. Detailed data per origin and 4-digit HS category are also released over the last 5-year period. All data are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
7 June 2019 - Cotton fiber prices have begun plunging in China, offering larger margins to spinners, amid lower business activities, however. In Pakistan, prices are moving in a different direction and margins are further soaring. In India, spinners are confronted with other market conditions. Our monthly report compares cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, offering a comprehensive view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed on a monthly basis with 10-year historical data available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
7 June 2019 - Wool prices have returned to lower levels this week in Australia, after experiencing a short-lived rebound. The dragon boat festival has obviously depressed Chinese 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.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester prices are bottoming out in China after heavily falling in the last two weeks.: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China (price database)
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
12 June 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have bottomed out in China, over a sharp decline of inventories at fiber plants. Lower operating rates are also supporting staple fiber and filament prices. With material costs further dropping however, any rebound in prices could be short-lived. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
12 June 2019 - Spun yarn prices are now declining across the board in India where most products have lost one or two rupees per kilo in the past seven days, reflecting a weaker demand and a fall of PSF prices. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices offering latest trends of spinners' margins.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
12 June 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have slightly declined in Pakistan in the first days after the end of Eid holidays, as demand was still relatively weak. A new depreciation of the rupee could however boost exports in the coming period. We have reworked our charts in the report to reflect the difference of price trends in rupee and dollar terms, respectively. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
U.S. Apparel Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
12 June 2019 - US apparel imports have remained relatively strong in April, with shipments even recovering from China. Over the first four months, Chinese apparel have however lost shares of the US import market, benefiting Vietnam and Bangladesh, but also India, amid rising unit values. Our monthly review covers US apparel import data, with historical trends being analyzed over the 2000-2019 period including cotton vs man-made fiber apparel, and China vs Rest of World (RoW) and vs Vietnam.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
11 June 2019 - Yarn prices have continued falling in the past seven days in China, on both domestic and import markets. Demand is heavily depressed after apparel exports have begun tumbling, partly due to the US-China trade conflict. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2019: China vs. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Mexico and Honduras (Quarterly Report)
10 June 2019 - Which countries hve benefited from China's loss of market shares in the first quarter this year and in which categories? As usual, overall variations are hiding very different changes depending on product categories. Cambodia has been harmed by a rise of its unit prices whereas Vietnam has benefited from its price stability. South Asia has made strong gains, nevertheless, as usual triumphing in cotton apparel categories. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive comparison of volume, value and unit value changes per origin and product category in first quarter 2019. 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.
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Thursday, June 13th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton stocks could be higher at the end of the next season than anticipated a month ago, according to latest USDA data: Global Cotton Market: Production, Use, Trade and Stocks in last 10 years (price database)
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Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
13 June 2019 - Polyester fiber and spun yarn prices have significantly fallen in the past weeks in China and India whereas staying unchanged in Pakistan. The depreciation of the Pak. rupee is protecting local producers from the decline of Chinese price offers. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
13 June 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have further declined in the last seven days in China. From a year earlier, VSF prices have sharply declined whereas material costs were not as heavily falling. The viscose industry is therefore in turmoil in China. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Recycled Polyester Prices in China (Monthly Report)
13 June 2019 - Recycled polyester prices have heavily fallen in the past weeks in China, after virgin fiber prices have begun plunging. Market prices have however stabilized in the past days, as observed with rival virgin fibers. The high level of material costs is reducing profits at Re-PSF and Re-POY plants. Our report covers the recycled polyester PSF and POY prices in China over the past 3 years. Re-PSF and Re-POY prices are compared with similar virgin fiber prices for PSF and POY prices. Weekly prices as well as indices over 3-month and 3-year periods are available for download.
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Friday, June 14th, 2019
PRICE DATABASESpun yarn prices have heavily fallen in the first days of June in China, as reflected by our monthly average data: China Spun Yarn Prices: Qiangqing's Market - Zhejiang (price database)
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Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
14 June 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have begun dropping in China in May, triggering a fall of 100% polyester yarn prices. Fiber and yarn prices have remained firm in India before now receding on the domestic market. Margins are moving into different directions depending on months and countries with June offering a radically new picture. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan, in both local currency terms and US$ terms. Gross margins of spinners are also calculated on a monthly basis. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
14 June 2019 - Nylon 6 prices have sharply fallen in the last weeks in China amid an overall decline of nylon chain prices, including caprolactam, nylon slices, POY, FDY and DTY. Operating rates have been significantly lowered at CPL plants whereas inventories were being digested. Nylon chain prices could now stabilize or even bottom out. 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.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
14 June 2019 - The Australian wool market has continued experiencing a low level in demand, due to the poor quality of drought-affected fine micron categories. Australian wool exports have fallen in both volume and value terms in first quarter, amid dropping prices, as reflected by our comprehensive export data in volume and US$ terms per market destination. 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.
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Monday, June 17th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEDown prices are now falling in China, in line with a seasonal decline in use: Goose and Duck Down Prices in China (price database)
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
17 June 2019 - Polyester chain prices have stayed relatively firm in the last week, with PTA and MEG even slightly recovering in the last days. Demand is bottoming out from textile producers after polyester prices have fallen to very competitive levels. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
17 June 2019 - Cotton prices have stayed at their currently low level in the past week, over a lack of demand from spinners who are primarily trying to reduce their stocks, also anticipating prices to stay very weak in the coming season. Global cotton stocks at the end of 2019-20 have been raised by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its latest monthly report. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, June 26th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have fallen about 10 cents per kilo in a single week on the international market: International Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
26 June 2019 - Polyester staple fiber prices have continued sharply rebounding in the past seven days in China whereas being also raised in Pakistan. The low level of Chinese inventories could continue supporting prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
26 June 2019 - The yarn market in Pakistan remains dominated by the shift to a new taxation system, as of July 1st. Cotton prices have begun falling whereas polyester and viscose were rebounding, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
26 June 2019 - Spun yarn prices have further fallen in India, with polyester-cotton and 100% polyester sharply down in the last four weeks. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices, and offering the latest trends of spinners' margins.
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Thursday, June 27th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester fiber and filament prices have sharply risen today in China:
Polyester Staple Fiber Prices in China
Polyester Filament Prices in China
Wool prices have continued heavily sliding this week in Australia: Wool and Acrylic Markets
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Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
27 June 2019 - Fiber and yarn prices have moved into very different directions in China, India, and Pakistan, in the last seven days. The cotton and polyester markets are slowly recovering in China and Pakistan, however staying depressed in India. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of 30s or 32s carded yarns in China, India, and Pakistan, in local currency and US$ terms on a weekly basis over the last 12 months. 100% cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose are being covered with all data available for download.
Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
27 June 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have slightly bottomed out in the last seven days in China, over a sharp rebound of polyester prices. Margins are staying very depressed at viscose fiber plants, nevertheless. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
Turkey Apparel Exports in 1st Quarter 2019 (Quaterly Report)
27 June 2019 - Turkey's apparel exports have surged in volume terms in the first quarter this year after a dramatic fall of the lira has allowed lowering unit values in dollar terms. Sales to Germany have significantly declined whereas shipments to Spain were sharply rising. Iraq has become the largest market of Turkish apparel, at least in volume terms. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Turkey's clothing exports in 1st quarter 2015-2019, including volume, value and unit value changes per destination. Market shares are also available with a series of indices offering a 4-year approach. Knit, woven and total apparel exports are separately displayed. All data are available for download.
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Friday, June 28th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester staple fiber prices have heavily fallen in China in June, if considering the average price over the month: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China
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Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
28 June 2019 - Spandex prices have continued falling in June in China, over excess supplies and weakness of demand from downward textile and apparel producers. New capacities have appeared, and spandex producers are now confronted with a financial loss. Our monthly report covers spandex 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.
Taiwan Apparel Imports in last five years (Statistical Report)
28 June 2019 - The Taiwanese apparel market has surged in the last ten years, with China's share dropping and other suppliers taking advantage of more competitive prices, including Bangladesh and Vietnam. Imports from Italy have also sharply risen in 2018 at the higher end of the market. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of Malaysia's overall apparel imports in the past ten years in US$ terms. Detailed data per origin and 4-digit HS product statistics are also released over the last 5-year period. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
28 June 2019 - Wool prices have further declined in the last week of the season, experiencing their worst month since 1991 and the end of the reserve price scheme. Demand should not recover as long as inventories are not fully digested along the whole pipeline. 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.
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Monday, July 1st, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPSF prices have surged more than 4% in a single day, in China: Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) in China (daily update)
Down prices are sharply falling in china, in line with seasonal trends: Goose and Duck Down Prices in China (daily update)
Cotton futures have rebounded in China, as negotiations will resume with the United States: China Cotton Futures Market (daily update)
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
1 July 2019 - PTA prices have sharply risen in the last week in China, eventually surging 13% in seven days only. Petrochemical prices have been boosted by the announcement that US-China negotiations would soon resume. Prices have more than erased their recent fall, now returning to a 4-month high 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
1 July 2019 - The US-China statement of the weekend may boost cotton futures for a few days, but any rally could be short-lived, in absence of a more detailed announcement and as market fundamentals are far from being supportive, especially when considering the next season. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India, and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019
PRICE DATABASEFlax fiber prices have risen in May, being up 30% in a single year: Flax Fiber Import Prices and Linen Yarn export Prices in China
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
3 July 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have sharply rebounded in the last two weeks in China, erasing their previous fall and returning to April levels. Operating rates have also been raised in the polyester chain, meaning that the rally could rapidly end. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
3 July 2019 - Spun yarn prices have continued declining in the last seven days in India, with a sharp drop being observed for the past four weeks, as a result. In the meantime, fiber prices have not moved on the domestic market, with gross margins therefore falling at spinning mills. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices, and offering the latest trends of spinners' margins.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
3 July 2019 - The new depreciation of the rupee has resulted in lower yarn export prices in dollar terms, whereas domestic prices were supported by a jump of fiber import prices in local currency terms. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over a 12-month period.
Bangladesh Apparel Exports in 1st Quarter 2019 (Quaterly Report)
2 July 2019 - Apparel exports from Bangladesh have remained very strong in the first quarter this year, although with different results depending on destinations. Exports to the French and US markets have recovered, whereas shipments were further surging to Japan. Unit prices have been kept under control as the sharp rise of labor costs has not yet been taken into account. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's clothing exports in the 1st quarter 2015-2019, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. A set of indices offers a 4-year approach. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately displayed. All data are available for download.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
2 July 2019 - Spun yarn prices are expected to significantly bottom out in China where fiber prices have recovered in the last week. Polyester staple fiber prices have sharply rebounded, meaning that margins will further fall at spinning mills, with many plants plunging into the red. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: 1st Half 2019 (Monthly Report)
1 July 2019 - The US dollar has begun weakening in June, as the US Fed was expected becoming more accommodative and possibly raising its interest rates. The Pak. rupee has dramatically fallen once again, offering domestic exporters a clear competitive advantage over their rivals of low-income countries. Our monthly statistical report covers the past two years and displays a comprehensive view of currency values against the US dollar but also v. the euro, the British pound, the Indian and Pak rupees, and the Chinese renminbi over two years.
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Thursday, July 4th, 2019
PRICE DATABASESilk prices have risen in June: Silk Prices in China: domestic market - Raw silk and dried cocoons
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Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
4 July 2019 - Polyester yarn prices have significantly increased in the last days in China, over a sharp rebound of PSF prices. Cotton yarn prices have been firm by contrast in Pakistan, whatever the fall of cotton fiber prices. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of the 30s, or 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 Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
4 July 2019 - Viscose fiber prices have continued rising in the last seven days in China, and have also been raised in Pakistan. Production levels have been reduced in China, offering strong support to market prices. We have introduced this week a new table with monthly average offers in China. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
4 July 2019 - The cotton vs. polyester spread has significantly moved in June in China, India, and Pakistan. The fall of PSF prices has strengthened the competitive advantage of polyester, therefore boosting demand at spinning mills. Polyester prices are now rebounding, however, whereas cotton prices have fallen in 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. Our charts cover the past 5-year period. Full historical data covering the past ten years are available for download.
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Monday, July 8th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEViscose prices are further rising: China: Viscose Staple Fiber Price (VSF)
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
8 July 2019 - PTA prices have rapidly fallen in the last days China, after previously surging for about two weeks. The polyester chain is now experiencing extreme volatility triggered by sudden rise in operating rates, followed by a sharp increase of inventory levels. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
8 July 2019 - Cotton prices have stayed at the same low level for the last two months on the international market, pressured by anticipations of larger production in the next season, especially in India. Prices have further fallen in the last week on domestic markets in 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, and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
5 July 2019 - Wool prices have recovered this week in Australia, at last, with demand suddenly rebounding from traders. With only one week remaining before the 3-week summer recess, this new upward trend will need to be confirmed when sales will resume, in August. 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.
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices are stabilizing in India, after significantly falling: India Yarn Market: Price DataBase
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China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
9 July 2019 - Spun polyester prices are now falling in China, in line with the return of polyester staple fiber prices to lower levels. Yarn import prices are more competitive with demand for foreign yarns recovering. Cotton yarn imports have surged from Uzbekistan, as reflected by our May import data. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
9 July 2019 - Gross margins have partly recovered in the last month in China, India, and Pakistan, thanks to a fall in cotton prices. Indian spinners have progressively lost their competitive advantage in the past 12 months, due to the high level of cotton prices and the strength of their currency. Our monthly report compares cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, offering a comprehensive 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.
U.S. Apparel Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
8 July 2019 - US apparel imports have risen at a higher pace in May due to a rebound of Chinese shipments in volume terms, for the second consecutive month. Imports from other origins have been robust over the first five months of the year, as reflected by our new series of tables offering a comprehensive view of shipments per origin. Our monthly review covers US apparel import data, with historical trends being analyzed over the 2000-2019 period including cotton vs man-made fiber apparel, and China vs Vietnam and Rest of World (RoW). Import data are available per origin in the year-to-date, in volume, value, and unit value terms.
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
PRICE DATABASECotton futures have fallen in China, reflecting market trend reversal: China Cotton Futures Market
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Vietnam Apparel Exports in 1st Quarter 2019 (Quaterly Report)
10 July 2019 - Apparel exports from Vietnam have continued sharply rising in the first months of the year, benefiting from a structural exit out of China. New free trade agreements signed with the European Union, the Pacific countries, and Hong Kong should further boost exports, as far as the domestic clothing industry can comply with rules of origin. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Vietnam's clothing exports in the 1st quarter 2015-2019, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. A set of indices offers a 4-year approach. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately displayed. All data are available for download.
Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
10 July 2019 - Polyester prices are now retreating in China, after previously rebounding, as a clear sign of extreme volatility on the market. PSF prices have been raised at the start of the month in India and Pakistan, in line with China's recovery. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
10 July 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have fallen in the past seven days in Pakistan, reflecting weakness in demand from downward processors. Sales to Chinese customers could however recover in the coming days, supporting yarn export prices. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over 12 months.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
10 July 2019 - Spun yarn prices are no more falling in India, where cotton prices have however continued declining in the last seven days. Exporters continue suffering from the relatively higher level of Indian cotton prices in dollar terms. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices, and offering the latest trends of spinners' margins.
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Thursday, July 11th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEOur US Apparel and Home Textile Import Database has been updated with 1st Quarter data: Apparel & Home Textile Price DataBase
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Bangladesh Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly Report)
11 July 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have further fallen in Bangladesh, mostly due to the sharp decline of cotton prices on the international market. Domestic spinners are increasingly confronted with yarn imports, also now developing their exports to foreign markets. Our monthly report covers Bangladeshi yarn prices, including cotton carded, 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. Yarn prices in Bangladesh are also available in our price database on a weekly basis.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
11 July 2019 - Fiber prices are now moving into different directions, depending on the products and locations. Spinners may find it difficult to follow the constant changes in market trends, in such a short period. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of the 30s, or 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 Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
11 July 2019 - Viscose prices have further climbed in the last seven days in China, but they could rapidly return to lower levels, in line with the current fall of polyester prices. VSF prices have been sharply raised in the meantime, in Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months.
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Monday, July 15th, 2019
PRICE DATABASESpandex prices contnue dropping in China: Spandex, MDI & PTMEG Prices in China
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
15 July 2019 - PTA and MEG prices have slightly declined in the last seven days in the Far East after previously surging. The price volatility is due to intense competition between market participants, who have too rapidly raised their operating rates when prices were rising. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
15 July 2019 - Cotton prices have heavily fallen in the last week on the international market, as global cotton use was expected to be lower in the next season than previously announced. Global production has been raised by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the same time, resulting in larger stocks than previously anticipated. 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, and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Cashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
12 July 2019 - Cashmere prices have eventually declined in the first half this year, over a weakness in demand after rates have excessively surged in the last year. Fiber and yarn exports are declining, as a result. However, cashmere prices were rebounding in the previous days in Mongolia. 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.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
12 July 2019 - Wool prices have risen for the second consecutive week in Australia, as demand for prompt shipments was boosting sales ahead of a 3-week recess. Whatever the tight supply in Australia, the sharp rise of wool prices in the last 20 years may have reached its limits, however, as indicated by our historical charts. 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.
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Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have continued to decline in India and Bangladesh:
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Bangladesh Yarn Market
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
16 July 2019 - 100% polyester yarn prices are now dropping in China, in line with the fall of staple fiber prices in the past week. Demand for yarns remains heavily depressed, and production is falling month after month. Yarn imports are also very weak with Pakistani origin benefiting from its duty-free access. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
16 July 2019 - Nylon 6 prices have slightly bottomed out in the last weeks in China, over a rebound in material costs and recovery of demand. Benzene, cyclohexane, and caprolactam prices have significantly increased. 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.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
16 July 2019 - PSF prices have declined in the last month, resulting in significantly lower spun polyester prices. Gross margins have suffered in China and India, moving differently in Pakistan, in local currency and dollar terms. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in both local currency terms and US$ terms. Gross margins of spinners are also calculated every month. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
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Wednesday, July 17th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEYarn prices have slightly risen on the international market:
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
17 July 2019 - China's economy has further decelerated in June, amid ambient pessimism. Production prices have stopped rising for the first time in nearly three years, and textile prices could even start to decline in the coming months. 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 Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
17 July 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have continued to decline in the last seven days in China, as a result of a weakness of demand from downward users and a previous rise of inventories. May export data confirm the sharp fall of sales to the US market, whereas exports have surged to India and Bangladesh. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
17 July 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have further dropped in the last seven days in India, after previously stabilizing. Exports could be further depressed by foreign competition, especially from Pakistan. The market is expected to recover in the next season, nevertheless. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices, and offering the latest trends of spinners' margins.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
17 July 2019 - Cotton yarn prices have further declined in Pakistan, over uncertainties about the new tax system, our correspondent reports. Demand from China is expected to rebound, thanks to duty-free access for Pakistani yarns, as of July 1st. The latest USDA data show that Pakistan is increasingly dependent on its cotton imports. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over 12 months.
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Thursday, July 18th, 2019
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Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
18 July 2019 - Viscose fiber prices could now decline in China, after
previously rebounding. Demand is too weak, whatever the reduction in operating rates. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months.
Yarn Price Comparison: China vs India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
18 July 2019 - Cotton and polyester fiber and spun yarn prices are currently dropping over a weakness in demand. With buyers anticipating a new decline in prices, inventories are kept at low levels. Our yarn comparison report offers a comprehensive view of the 30s, or 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.
Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly Report)
18 July 2019 - The textile fiber prices are everywhere falling, however at a very different pace depending on countries and products. Extreme volatility is also adding to current uncertainties and ambient pessimism in the worldwide textile industry. Our tables and charts offer a 3-month and 12-month 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.
E.U. Clothing Imports: Latest and Long-Term Trends (Monthly Report)
18 July 2019 - European clothing imports have continued recovering in May for the second consecutive month, as a clear sign that the fall of the euro is progressively digested. Chinese shipments are no more significantly falling, with the Bangladeshi origin being negatively affected by the surge of minimum wages in the country. Our report covers monthly EU clothing import data, with historical trends being analyzed, and a specific focus on China vs. Rest of World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and on knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2000.
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Monday, July 22nd, 2019
PRICE DATABASEPolyester chain tables are now available on a weekly basis in our price database, in addition to daily and monthly updates: Polyester Chain: Crude Oil, Naphtha, MX, PX, PTA, MEG, Chips and Fibers
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
22 July 2019 - Polyester intermediate prices have moved into opposite directions in the past seven days, with PTA further declining, whereas MEG was rising. Demand remains subdued from downward polyester users, and operating rates are bein cut at fiber plants. 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. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
22 July 2019 - Cotton prices have last week further collapsed before suddenly recovering on Friday, over the rumor of an imminent trade agreement between China and the United States. Prices could, however, continue to fall in New York, before rebounding when short speculators will take their profits. We have below added a new table with average rates in the last months in New York, including in month-to-date. 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, and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
Recycled Polyester Prices in China (Monthly Report)
19 July 2019 - Recycled polyester fiber prices have followed the same trends observed on the virgin fiber market in the past months, therefore remaining cheaper in China. Uncertainties are rising about the level of available PET bottle flakes, as imports have surged this year with domestic production however declining. Our report covers the recycled polyester PSF and POY prices in China over the past 3 years. Re-PSF and Re-POY prices are compared with similar virgin fiber prices for PSF and POY prices. Weekly prices, as well as indices over 3-month and 3-year periods, are available for download.
Indonesia Apparel Exports in 1st Quarter 2019 (Quarterly Report)
19 July 2019 - Indonesian apparel exports have again suffered from the rise of labor costs in the country, in the first quarter of 2019. A rebound in exports to the US market has been short-lived, whereas sales to the European markets, Japan and South Korea have stagnated. Shipments to China are this year rocketing, however from a small level. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Indonesia's clothing exports in the 1st quarter 2015-2019, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. A set of indices offers a 4-year approach. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately displayed. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, July 24th, 2019
PRICE DATABASEOur EU clothing import database has been updated with first-quarter data, offering a comprehensive view of category imports per origin, with a series of specific products being covered, including home textiles: US & EU clothing import database
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
24 July 2019 - Polyester fiber prices have continued to decline in the last days in China, partly due to a sharp fall of PTA prices in the meantime, after operating rates have been slashed at fiber plants. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
India Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
24 July 2019 - Cotton fiber prices have begun bottoming out in India, where spinners have continued to lower their offers for cotton yarns, by contrast. Gross margins should continue dropping, as a result, with anemic exports further depressing production and sales. Our weekly review of Indian yarn prices covers the domestic and export markets, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices, and offering the latest trends of spinners' margins.
Pakistan Yarn Prices: Domestic and Export Markets (Weekly Report)
24 July 2019 - Cotton fiber prices have rebounded in Pakistan, over a rise in orders from spinners. Demand for yarns remains however subdued, due to uncertainties triggered by the new tax system, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review offers 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 being covered. All these weekly data are available for download over 12 months.
China Yarn Prices: Domestic and Import Markets (Weekly Report)
23 July 2019 - Spun yarn prices have further fallen in the past seven days in China, over a weakness in demand. Seasonal trends should now favor spinners, however, as inventories also need to be replenished, and yarn import prices are not very competitive. Our weekly report covers the China yarn domestic and import market indicators, as well as local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang). Prices of a large number of counts are released for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. Import prices are also available for cotton yarns. Domestic and import yarn prices are compared. All data are available for download.
Cambodia Apparel Exports in 1st Quarter 2019 (Quarterly Report)
23 July 2019 - Cambodian apparel exports have begun to feel the negative impact of the EU's threat to withdraw their duty-free access. Although the decision, if confirmed, will not be effective before August 2020, European buyers have anticipated the possible end of the preferential treatment. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Cambodia's clothing exports in the 1st quarter 2015-2019, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. A set of indices offers a 4-year approach. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately displayed. All data are available for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
22 July 2019 - Inflation rates are stable in emerging countries, however staying at very different levels depending on origins. Turkey and Pakistan are confronted with high inflation rates, but a dramatic fall in their currencies is more than offsetting the negative effect for exporters. As reflected by our price model, inflation rates may be quite different after being converted into US$ or euro terms. Our monthly report offers a comparison of inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. Impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
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