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Monday, January 3rd, 2022
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Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: December and full 2021 (Monthly Report)
3 January 2022 - Most emerging currencies fell in 2021 against the US dollar, helping exporters in overcoming the Covid-related disruptions. The euro fell sharply in the past year, by contrast. The Turkish lira collapsed and and the Pak. rupee dropped significantly. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
3 January 2022 - Polyester intermediate prices stayed firm or even rebounded at the end of 2021, thanks to the support of crude oil prices rising to higher levels amid ambient optimism. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
3 January 2022 - The cotton prices rebounded in the last week of 2021, as a clear sign that the market indicators could stay at current high levels in the first months of the new year. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed
through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
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Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
31 December 2021 - Nylon 6 prices slid further in December in China before stabilizing ahead of year's end. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament
yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
31 December 2021 - Cotton prices fell in December with gross margins also dropping at spinning mills in China, India, and Pakistan. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a
comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 10-year historical data available for download.
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Tuesday, January 4th, 2022
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Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
4 January 2022 - Spandex prices fell significantly in December, staying far above their levels a year earlier, however. Material costs have not moved in the meantime. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
4 January 2022 - Cotton yarn prices rose slightly, back from a long weekend in China, in line with the current rally on the international market. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Wednesday, January 5th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
5 January 2022 - Polyester prices rose in the last seven days in China, as a result of a new increase in crude oil prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
5 January 2022 - Cotton fiber prices reached new record levels in the last days in Pakistan, with margins falling at spinning mills as yarn prices were far from following fibers, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
5 January 2022 - Cotton prices reached new record highs in the last days in India. Cotton yarn prices have been significantly raised on both the domestic and international markets. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Thursday, January 6th, 2022
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E.U. Clothing Imports: September 2021 (Monthly Report)
6 January 2022 - EU clothing imports began clearly recovering in September, partly due to China's rebound on the market, as reflected by the latest available data. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 January 2022 - Viscose prices rebounded in the first days of the new year in China, over a need to replenish stocks at spinning mills. Modal prices also rose in the meantime. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as csv files.
Monday, January 10th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
10 January 2022 - Polyester intermediate prices rose across the board in the past seven days over higher crude oil prices and lower production levels at paraxylene, PTA, and MEG plants. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
10 January 2022 - The cotton markets have ignored the fast-spreading Omicron variant in the past week, with fiber prices further rising in India, Pakistan, and China. New York also jumped to higher levels, amid overall acceptance of higher prices in the global economy. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries: 2022 Update (Statistical Report)
7 January 2022 - Minimum wages have been slightly increased or were kept unchanged in apparel manufacturing countries, as of January 1st. The pandemic continues limiting any improvement in social standards at apparel plants, as exporters try preserving their competitive advantages. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from January 2015 to January 2022, in local currency and US$ terms. A 6-year
comparison is available in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms. Minimum wages in China are also displayed.
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
11 January 2022 - Fiber and yarn prices rose in the last seven days in China, reflecting a slight rebound in demand from downstream processors. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
EU Clothing Imports in 3rd Quarter and Jan-Sep 2021: Origins (Quarterly Report)
11 January 2022 - EU's clothing imports fell significantly from China in the third quarter, with Bangladesh, Turkey, and Pakistan benefiting from the exodus. Shipments from Myanmar and Cambodia heavily declined from their level two years earlier. Our comprehensive reports cover the 3rd quarter and Jan-Sep 2021 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. A large number of statistical tables are released, with volume, value, and unit value changes in both euro and US$ terms. Data covering Q3 2016-21 and Jan-Sep 2016-21 are available for download.
Wednesday, January 12th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
12 January 2022 - Polyester fiber prices surged in the last seven days in China and Pakistan. Crude oil and material costs have rallied, whereas Chinese demand rebounded over a need to replenish stocks. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
12 January 2022 - Fiber and yarn prices rose across the board in the last seven days in Pakistan, reflecting a new rebound in demand from downstream processors, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
12 January 2022 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices have risen further in the past seven days in India, but the rally could end in the coming period. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Friday, January 14th, 2022
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U.S. Apparel Imports: November 2021 (Monthly Report)
14 January 2022 - US apparel imports sharply rebounded in November, partly due to a surge in Chinese shipments, whereas unit prices soared at the same time from a year earlier. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2021 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
14 January 2022 - Cotton surged further in the first two weeks of January in India and Pakistan, whereas rising slightly in China. PSF rebounded in China, by contrast. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past 14 years are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
14 January 2022 - Wool prices rebounded in the first week of the trading year in Australia over strong demand from top makers, and whatever the rise in offered quantities. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Monday, January 17th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
17 January 2022 - Polyester intermediate prices rose further in the last seven days over a new rally in crude oil prices and lower production levels at PTA plants in China. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
17 January 2022 - Cotton prices surged further in the past week in New York and on domestic markets in Asia. Logistical issues have resulted in a global tight supply situation on the cotton market affecting India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
18 January 2022 - Fiber and yarn prices rose further in the last seven days in China over the need for replenishing stocks ahead of holidays. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
18 January 2022 - China's economic recovery was confirmed in December thanks to surging exports. However, retail sales remained depressed, and the fight against Omicron could now revamp supply chain issues. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also followed.
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
19 January 2022 - Polyester fiber prices rose across the board in the past week in China, India, and Pakistan, over a new jump in crude oil prices. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
19 January 2022 - Cotton yarn prices surged again in the last seven days in Pakistan, over a new sharp increase of cotton prices on the domestic and import markets, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
19 January 2022 - Cotton prices surged to new record levels in India, with cotton yarn prices being raised further amid strong demand from domestic and foreign markets. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Thursday, January 20th, 2022
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Silk Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
20 January 2022 - Silk prices stabilized at significantly higher levels than a year earlier in China, in line with a rebound in exports of finished products in the past year. Our quarterly report provides daily prices in the past twelve months and monthly average prices over the last ten years for silk and dried cocoons on China's domestic market, with an in-depth analysis of the latest and long-term trends. China's raw silk and silk yarn export prices are released over the past nine years along with the EU's silk import data, including average import prices. All data are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
20 January 2022 - Viscose fiber prices did not move in the past seven days in China, India, and Pakistan, staying firm over strong demand in the current period. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Friday, January 21st, 2022
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Vietnam Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)
21 January 2022 - Vietnam lost significant shares of the global apparel market after being affected by the terrible Covid lockdown of the last summer. Production and sales rebounded in the fourth quarter ahead of a possible disruption by the Omicron variant. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive statistical view of Vietnam's clothing exports per destination in the third quarter of 2021, including volume, value, and unit value changes. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Vietnam per product category. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
21 January 2022 - Wool prices rose last Tuesday in Australia before receding amid a jump in demand for fine micron categories. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Monday, January 24th, 2022
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E.U. Clothing Imports: October 2021 (Monthly Report)
24 January 2022 - EU's clothing imports stayed stable in October in volume terms, rising significantly in value terms as unit prices of Chinese shipments surged. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
24 January 2022 - PTA prices rose again in the last week, boosted by a new increase in crude oil prices, reaching a seven-year high. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
24 January 2022 - Cotton futures rose further in the past week in New York, reflecting strong demand for securing supplies on a disrupted global market. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
25 January 2022 - Cotton yarn prices surged again on the international market, which has supported prices on China's import and domestic markets in the last seven days. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
EU Clothing Imports in 3rd Quarter and January-September 2021: Markets (Quarterly Report)
25 January 2022 - German clothing imports continued plunging in the third quarter, reflecting the negative impact of the Brexit, whereas the pandemic also took its toll on shipments from outside the European Union. Our 5-year data cover the third quarter and the first three quarters over the last five years from 2016. The report reflects long-term European Union clothing market trends, offering a comprehensive review of the EU's imports per destination. The UK is excluded. Our statistical report provides volume, value, and unit value changes released in both euro and US$ terms. The full table is available for download.
Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
26 January 2022 - Polyester staple fiber prices declined slightly in the last days in China, as demand fell ahead of holidays. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Cashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
26 January 2022 - Cashmere prices soared in the last months of 2021, reflecting a rebound in demand from the low level in retail sales in 2020. Sustainable cashmere is also rapidly emerging on the global market. 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.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
26 January 2022 - Cotton yarn prices rose further in the past seven days in Pakistan, over a new increase of cotton fiber prices, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
26 January 2022 - Cottton yarn prices were further raised significantly in the last week in India after cotton fiber prices surged to new highs. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Friday, January 28th, 2022
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
28 January 2022 - Consumer prices began rising at a higher pace at the end of last year in low-income countries. Turkey, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are experiencing serious difficulties. The rise in wages and the fall in currencies will trigger a change in comparative advantages in 2022. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
28 January 2022 - Nylon chain prices rose slightly in the first weeks of January before being supported at their new levels by the rally in crude oil prices. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
Wool prices rose for a third consecutive week in local currency terms in Australia, helped by pre-holiday Chinese demand and a fall in the A$. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
27 January 2022 - Viscose prices stayed stable this week in China, whereas rising further in bullish Pakistan. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Monday, January 31st, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
31 January 2022 - PTA and MEG stayed firm in the past week in Asia, although Chinese demand fell from textile producers ahead of holidays. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
31 January 2022 - Cotton prices rose further in the last week on the international and domestic markets, boosted by strong demand from spinners. Logistical issues and higher retail sales have inflated inventory levels. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
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Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
1 February 2022 - Cotton prices surged further in China, India, and Pakistan in January, whereas the polyester staple fiber prices also rose significantly. The cotton-PSF spread moved differently in the three countries. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past 14 years are available for download.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: December and full 2021 (Monthly Report)
1 February 2022 - The euro fell further in January after the US Fed decided to accelerate its interest rate increases this year. Emerging currencies stayed stable overall. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
2 February 2022 - Polyester staple fiber prices continued to rise in the last week in China, India, and Pakistan with polyester filament yarn prices staying stable by contrast. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2 February 2022 - Fiber and yarn prices rose again this week in Pakistan over strong demand from domestic and export markets, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2 February 2022 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices again rose in the past week in India over strong demand. The government rejected a request to remove a 10% tariff on cotton imports. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Monday, February 7th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
7 February 2022 - Polyester chain prices rose sharply at the start of the new week, boosted by the crude oil rally, as China returned from its holidays. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
7 February 2022 - Cotton prices reached new peaks in the last week amid signs that bullish factors may weaken and prices may return to lower levels. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
4 February 2022 - Wool prices surged this week in Australia over strong demand from Europe and India, in the absence of China. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
4 February 2022 - Spandex prices continued to fall in January in China, over weaker demand ahead of holidays. Margins have dropped sharply at spandex plants since prices peaked in August. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
4 February 2022 - Cotton yarn prices have risen in China, India, and Pakistan in January. However, spinners could not pass the full rise in their costs to their customers. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 14-year historical data available for download.
EU-27 Clothing Import Price Comparison in Jan-Sep 2021: China vs. Bangladesh, Turkey, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Myanmar, Tunisia, Morocco, and Indonesia
3 February 2022 - EU clothing imports rebounded in knit clothing categories in the first three quarters of 2021, whereas they stagnated in woven categories. China suffered a clear setback in the post-lockdown period due to surging unit prices, whereas Turkey and Bangladesh shared the gains at the opposite sides of the value
ladder, with Pakistan a clear challenger. Our quarterly report offers a series of comparison tables, giving a comprehensive view of EU-27 clothing imports per HS 4-digit category with volume, value, and unit price changes. The UK is now excluded from EU data.
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
8 February 2022 - Fiber and yarn prices have been raised in the first two days following holidays in China. The rise in prices still needs to be confirmed in the coming period. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Goose and Duck Down Prices in China (Quarterly Report)
8 February 2022 - Duck down prices declined significantly in the past months in China, whereas goose down prices resisted at their historically high levels by contrast. Benchmark goose and duck down prices are available for standard GB-T14272-2011, with tables and charts offering a comprehensive view of short and long-term trends in China. Export prices are now released on a monthly basis covering full 2021 vs. 2020. All data are available for download.
Monday, February 14th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
14 February 2022 - The Ukrainian crisis triggered a rebound in crude oil prices over the weekend, supporting already rising polyester chain prices. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
14 February 2022 - Cotton prices slightly declined in the last week in New York, amid signs that prices could stay at historically high levels for a while. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
11 February 2022 - Polyester fiber and yarn prices rose everywhere in the past month, with margins of spinners moving differently in China, India, and Pakistan. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
11 February 2022 - Wool prices eventually fell this week in Australia, after rising for four consecutive weeks. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
US Apparel Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2021: Origins (Statistical Report)
10 February 2022 - US apparel imports continued to recover in the fourth quarter of 2021, even rising from their level before the pandemic. China benefited from the rebound with Vietnam losing market shares and Bangladesh surging behind. Our quarterly report covers US apparel imports per origin in the fourth quarter and full 2021. Data include volume, value, and unit value changes, with market shares in the last five years. Quarterly data covering the 2016-21 period are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 February 2022 - Viscose prices rose significantly in China, back from holidays, reflecting higher material costs and optimism about an expected rebound in demand. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
15 February 2022 - Spun yarn prices have been raised in the past days in China, as a result of a new increase in fiber prices after holidays and ahead of an expected rebound in demand. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports: December 2021 (Monthly Report)
15 February 2022 - US apparel imports rose at a higher pace in December compared with the previous months, as a clear sign that the rebound in foreign shipments continues accelerating, especially from China. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2021 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
E.U. Clothing Imports: November 2021 (Monthly Report)
15 February 2022 - EU's clothing imports sharply rebounded in November, according to the latest available data from Eurostat. Imports from Bangladesh rose impressively whereas Chinese shipments strongly recovered. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
Wednesday, February 16th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
16 February 2022 - Polyester fiber prices have fallen in China, whereas rising in India and Pakistan. The market is looking for clear directions amid growing geopolitical concerns. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
16 February 2022 - Cotton yarn prices declined in the past seven days in Pakistan, over a lack of demand and lower operating rates, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
16 February 2022 - Yarn prices stayed unchanged or even fell in the last week in India, due to weakness in demand from processors. Cotton and polyester fiber prices continued to rise in the meantime. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Thursday, February 17th, 2022
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Recycled Polyester Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Quarterly Report)
17 February 2022 - Recycled fiber prices rose across the board in the past weeks in India and Pakistan, in line with a rebound of virgin PSF prices. Re-PSF also climbed further in China, whatever the decline of virgin PSF. Our report covers recycled polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Recycled fiber prices are compared with virgin polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Weekly prices of the three countries in the last six months and historical price series for China are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
17 February 2022 - Viscose prices stayed firm everywhere in the past weekly period, even rising in Pakistan. Lyocell and Modal prices also resisted any decline. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Friday, February 18th, 2022
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Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
18 February 2022 - Wool prices fell at the start of the week in Australia, over large quantity levels being offered, before recovering on Wednesday and on Thursday in Melbourne. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
US Apparel Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2021: Categories (Statistical Report)
18 February 2022 - US apparel imports fully recovered at the end of last year, with results significantly varying amid product categories, however. Our quarterly report offers a detailed analysis of US apparel imports per category through statistical tables. It displays a comprehensive view of volume, value, and unit value changes, compared with previous quarters from 2016-21. Annual tables and charts covering 2016-21 are also released. Full quarterly data are available for the last 10 years.
Monday, February 21st, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
21 February 2022 - Polyester pipeline prices fell in the past days in line with a sharp decline of crude oil prices. Prices could rapidly rebound if Russia triggers a war with Ukraine in the coming days. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
21 February 2022 - Cotton prices fell for the second consecutive week, and could now experience a long-term decline after large stocks have been accumulated at spinning mills. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022
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China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
22 February 2022 - Fiber and yarn prices began to slide in China, in line with an overall change in market trends on the global textile market. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
22 February 2022 - Producer prices continue to rise at a slower pace in China in January, confirming the weakness in the recovery. The zero-case Covid policy and the need to reduce financial risks resulted in a lack of economic momentum with retail sales also stagnating. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also followed.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
23 February 2022 - Polyester prices fell slightly in the past seven days over weak demand from fiber processors in China. PSF prices stayed unchanged in Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 February 2022 - Demand has weakened in the past seven days in Pakistan, reflecting the pessimistic mood on the global textile market and the negative consequences of the Ukrainian crisis, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 February 2022 - Cotton fiber and yarn prices fell across the board in the last days in India, reflecting a lack of demand and rising pessimism over the negative consequences of the Ukrainian crisis. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and
Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Wednesday, February 24th, 2022
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Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
24 February 2022 - The viscose market remains weak over a lack of demand from downward processors. Fiber and spun yarn prices could begin to slide in the coming period. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
US Apparel Imports in 2021: China vs. Rest of World (Quarterly Report)
24 February 2022 - US apparel imports from China rebounded in 2021, with its share of the US market rising as a result. However, compared with 2019, China's share slid in volume terms and even more significantly in value terms after its unit prices plunged. Our quarterly report compares US apparel imports from China with shipments from the Rest of the World (RoW) for every category of products in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical data cover the past five years, from 2016 to 2021.
Friday, February 25th, 2022
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Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
25 February 2022 - Wool prices increased slightly this week in Australia, although large quantities were offered by growers, confirming the strong market trends currently. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
25 February 2022 - Nylon 6 prices fell in the past weeks, ignoring the rally in crude oil prices, over a fall in material costs, and a lack of demand from processors in China. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends of nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
25 February 2022 - Inflation climbed further in emerging countries in January, reflecting a surge in food prices. Turkey's inflation rates nearly reached 50%, whereas consumer prices also soared in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Monday, February 28th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
28 February 2022 - The polyester chain prices have been supported by the war in Ukraine in the past days, whereas a seasonal rebound in demand should boost them further. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
28 February 2022 - Cotton prices ignored the boosting effect of the war in Ukraine on commodity markets in the past week. The decline in prices reflects a lack of demand from spinners and a larger output in the next season after prices soared dramatically. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
1 March 2022 - Cotton fibers and yarn prices fell in the past days in China over unusual weakness in demand in this part of the year. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: February 2022 (Monthly Report)
1 March 2022 - Currency variations have been relatively limited in February whatever the surging risks in Europe. The euro has begun to slide in the past few days, however, and could drop further in March. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
2 March 2022 - Polyester prices rebounded sharply in China as a result of the surge in crude oil prices after Western companies stopped buying crude from Russia. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2 March 2022 - Yarn prices declined in the last seven days in Pakistan over weakness in demand from downward processors and large inventory levels, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2 March 2022 - Cotton prices rebounded this Wednesday in India after sharply recovering in New York. Market volatility is boosted by the war in Ukraine amid weakened demand overall. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2022
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Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
3 March 2022 - Viscose staple fiber prices strengthened in the last seven days in China, whereas they remained flat in India and Pakistan. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
3 March 2022 - The cotton and polyester prices continued to rise in February, especially in India and Pakistan. The price difference between cotton and PSF continued expanding in the past month. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past 14 years are available for download.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
3 March 2022 - Spandex prices began to bottom out in China after sliding for months. Seasonal rebound in textile production and higher material costs triggered the rise in price offers at spandex plants. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
Friday, March 4th, 2022
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U.S. Apparel Imports in 2021: China vs. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Mexico and Honduras (Quarterly Report)
4 March 2022 - US apparel imports sharply recovered in 2021 after falling significantly in the previous year. China's share of the market was partly restored with sharp differences in data depending on origins and categories. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive comparison of volume, value, and unit value changes per origin and product category in full 2021. The report also includes a detailed comparison of Chinese price trends vs. other origins through a series of indexes. Unit value changes in percentage terms and market shares per category and per origin are also released. Our full table is available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
4 March 2022 - Wool prices rose significantly in euro terms this week, reflecting a sharp fall of the euro whereas the Australian dollar was boosted by the surge in commodity markets. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Monday, March 7th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
7 March 2022 - Polyester chain prices began sharply rising at the start of the new week, boosted by a surge in crude oil prices over the weekend. Polyester fiber prices are expected to increase further in the coming days. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
7 March 2022 - Cotton prices fell further in the last week, whatever the boom in other commodity prices, like wheat or crude oil. Demand is definitely depressed from spinners, indicating that cotton prices have reached unbearable levels. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with many tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and
Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
9 March 2022 - Polyester fibre prices rose sharply in the last days in China on the back of a surge in crude oil prices amid Russia's continuing military push into Ukraine and the resulting geopolitical fallout. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
9 March 2022 - Yarn prices recovered in the last seven days in Pakistan, over a jump in apparel exports boosting demand for textile products, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
9 March 2022 - Cotton yarn prices continued to fall in the past week in India on both domestic and export markets, although cotton fiber prices stopped declining. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
8 March 2022 - Polyester spun prices rose in the last days in China, in line with a surge in polyester staple fiber prices boosted by the jump in crude oil prices. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for
download.
Monday, March 14th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
14 March 2022 - Prices dropped in the last days in the polyester chain in line with a fall in crude oil prices over the hope that Russia-Ukraine negotiations will not fail. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
14 March 2022 - Cotton prices rebounded sharply last Friday in New York after China released its first batch of import quotas announcing strong Chinese demand in the coming period. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with many tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
11 March 2022 - Polyester prices rose further in February in China, India, and Pakistan with spinners finding it difficult to raise their yarn prices in line with the surge in their material costs. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
11 March 2022 - Wool prices surprisingly climbed further in A$ terms this week in Australia, whatever the new rise of the Australian currency and the large quantities available. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
10 March 2022 - Viscose Staple Fiber (VSF) prices zigzagged in China during a week of choppy trade as producers attempted to protect thinning margins in the face of escalating raw material cost pressures and tepid demand. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose
filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
16 March 2022 - Polyester fiber prices fell significantly in the last days in China, whereas being raised in India and Pakistan by contrast. Covid restrictions in China may disturb logistics and depress demand. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
16 March 2022 - Cotton yarn prices rose further in the last week in Pakistan, although demand from China is expected to dwindle over new Covid restrictions, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
16 March 2022 - Cotton yarn prices rose slightly in the past week in India, as spinners tried to limit the fall in their margins. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
15 March 2022 - China's yarn market could be negatively affected by the new lockdown measures disrupting logistics in the country. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Thursday, March 17th, 2022
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U.S. Apparel Imports: January 2022 (Monthly Report)
17 March 2022 - US apparel imports continued rising sharply in January, in line with a surge in unit prices from China or India. However, shipments stayed stable from their level three years earlier. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2021 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
17 March 2022 - Viscose staple fiber prices stayed firm in the last days in China whatever the ambient pessimism linked to Covid restrictions. Lyocell and Modal prices did not move either. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as
CSV files.
Friday, March 18th, 2022
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Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
18 March 2022 - Wool prices slightly fell in Australia this week, reflecting a pessimistic mood over logistical issues, as shipments take a very long time in reaching processing plants. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Country Report)
18 March 2022 - Producer prices rose at a slower pace in February in China for the fourth consecutive month, reflecting the weakness in demand, whatever the slight rebound in consumer demand. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also followed.
E.U. Clothing Imports:
December 2021 (Monthly Report)
18 March 2022 - The surge in the EU's demand for knit clothing products resulted in a new rebound in imports in December with Bangladesh taking advantage of lower prices. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
Monday, March 21st, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
21 March 2022 - Although crude oil prices experienced a sharp volatility in the past week, polyester chain prices were driven by the weakness in demand in Covid-affected China. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
21 March 2022 - Cotton prices surged to a new 10-year high at the end of last week in New York, over financial speculation and strong market fundamentals. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with many tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022
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UK Clothing Imports: Origins (Quarterly Report)
21 March 2022 - UK's clothing imports stagnated in the fourth quarter last year after surging a year earlier. The implementation of Brexit has boosted direct shipments to the UK, with a radical impact on import statistics in the last year. Our quarterly report covers UK's clothing imports per origin, including knit clothing, woven clothing, and total clothing imports. Data are published in volume and US$. All data are available for download through csv files.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
22 March 2022 - Spun yarn prices stayed firm in the past seven days in China, whatever the unusual weakness in demand in this part of the year. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
23 March 2022 - Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) prices rose firmly in the last seven days in China on the back of a sharp increase in international oil prices as global geopolitical concerns flared up once again. Renewed lockdowns in China and the reduction in operating rates constrained supply and deliveries. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 March 2022 - A new surge in apparel exports boosted domestic yarn prices in Pakistan, whereas weakness in Chinese demand depresses export prices, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
23 March 2022 - Cotton prices surged to new record levels in the past seven days in India, reflecting a tight supply situation after a fall in production this season. Confronted with weakened demand, spinners tried to raise their price offers, however. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil
Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Friday, March 25th, 2022
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Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
25 March 2022 - Wool prices were affected by the rise of the Australian currency this week, as a result of the rebound in crude oil prices. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
EU Clothing
Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2021: Origins (Quarterly Report)
25 March 2022 - EU's clothing imports rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter from their level a year earlier, even rising from the pre-pandemic period amid surging unit prices. Knit clothing imports were significantly stronger than woven apparel imports benefiting Bangladesh overall. Our comprehensive reports cover the 4th quarter and full 2021 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. A large number of statistical tables are released, with volume, value, and unit value changes in both euro and US$ terms. Data covering Q4 2016-21 and full 2016-21 are available for download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
24 March 2022 - Viscose prices stayed firm in the past seven days over elevated material costs and relatively good demand. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Monday, March 28th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
28 March 2022 - The return of crude oil prices to lower levels has weakened the polyester chain in the last seven days in Asia, as China was imposing new lockdowns. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
28 March 2022 - Cotton futures continued rocketing in the past week in New York, over surging speculation, low supplies, strong demand, and logistical issues. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with many tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Tuesday, March 29th, 2022
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
29 March 2022 - Inflation rates have continued to rise in the past month, with a surge in food prices possibly triggering social unrest and new disruptions in the supply chain. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
29 March 2022 - China's cotton yarn market ignored the surge in international prices in the past few days over rocketing cotton prices in New York and India. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Nylon/Polyamide and Caprolactam Market Prices in China (Monthly Report)
28 March 2022 - Nylon 6 chain prices rose in the past weeks overall, reflecting a sharp rebound followed by a slight decline in the past week. Nylon 6 production remains strong although demand weakens. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing the gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
Wednesday, March 30th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
30 March 2022 - Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) prices rose marginally in the last seven days in China, whereas climbing further in Pakistan amid surging uncertainties over the war in Ukraine and the Covid restrictions in China. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
30 March 2022 - Cotton yarn prices rose further in Pakistan, over a jump in cotton import prices, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
30 March 2022 - Cotton yarn prices surged on the domestic and export markets in India, over a jump in cotton fiber prices due to the tight supply situation. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Monday, April 4th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
4 April 2022 - Polyester chain prices fell in the past week over a sharp fall in crude oil prices and continued weakness in demand. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
4 April 2022 - Cotton prices fell slightly in the last week in New York, but stay supported by heavy speculative buying, a short supply situation and China's need to replenish it stocks of foreign cotton. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with many tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
1 April 2022 - Wool prices fell slightly in the past days in Australia, reflecting the negative impact of Covid restrictions in China. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
31 March 2022 - The viscose prices remained at standstill in the past seven days in China amid weaker production and sales. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
6 April 2022 - Polyester fiber prices stayed firm in the past week over a fall in production levels in China, in line with Covid-related restrictions. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 April 2022 - Cotton yarn prices further rose in the last seven days in Pakistan, amid weakening demand from China, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
6 April 2022 - Cotton yarn prices were sharply raised for the second consecutive week in India, as fiber prices were reaching new historical highs. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
5 April 2022 - Fiber and yarn prices stayed mostly stable in the last week in China, ahead of the Qingming festival. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Currency Trends in Emerging Countries: March and First Quarter 2022 (Monthly Report)
5 April 2022 - Most currencies including the euro weakened against the dollar during the quarter. The Turkish lira, Sri Lankan rupee, and Pakistani rupee declined more or less significantly during the month amid economic and political fallouts. Tighter monetary policy in the United States may force emerging market countries to raise rates slowing their recoveries. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee, and the Chinese
renminbi over the last four years.
Spandex and PTMEG Prices in China (Monthly Report)
5 April 2022 - Spandex prices slightly fell in March in China over a lack of demand from downward processors negatively affected by ambient pessimism in the country. Operating rates remain at a high level at spandex plants, meaning there is room for lowering prices. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants.
Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
Cotton and Polyester Price Comparison: China, India, and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
4 April 2022 - The cotton vs. PSF price difference moved differently in China, India, and Pakistan in March. 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 in the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past 14 years are available for download.
Thursday, April 7th, 2022
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U.S. Apparel Imports: February 2022 (Monthly Report)
7 April 2022 - US apparel imports continued increasingly sharply in February from their level a year earlier. Shipments less significantly rose from pre-pandemic levels three years ago, with Chinese imports even plunging in dollar terms. Our report covers US apparel imports every month, comparing shipments from most origins in the last month and the year-to-date. Import data are available in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical trends are analyzed over the 2000-2022 period, including cotton vs. man-made fiber apparel, China vs. Vietnam, and the Rest of the World (RoW).
EU Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter and Full 2021: Product Categories (Quarterly Report)
7 April 2022 - EU knit clothing import categories have more sharply recovered than woven apparel categories in the fourth quarter of 2021. Shirt imports have not returned to their levels before the pandemic two years earlier, whereas underwear surged, reflecting a definitive change in consumer trends. Our data cover clothing imports by the 27 members of the European Union per HS 4-digit product category, in the fourth quarter and full 2016-21, with volume, value, and unit value changes in euro and US$ terms. Full tables are available for
download.
Viscose Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
7 April 2022 - The viscose prices rose substantially in China during the past seven days driven by reduced output and elevated raw material prices. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available
for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Monday, April 11th, 2022
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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
11 April 2022 - The Covid restrictions in China have significantly depressed textile and PTA production, with prices dropping slightly over a fall in demand along the polyester pipeline. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
11 April 2022 - Cotton prices fell in the last week in New York, with no sign yet that the rally is over amid tight supply and whatever the potential destruction in demand. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with many tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
8 April 2022 - Cotton prices rose further in India and Pakistan, with spinners struggling for preserving their gross margins, whereas Chinese prices were frozen by new Covid restrictions. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 14-year historical data available for download.
Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
8 April 2022 - Wool prices rose this week in US$ and euro terms, over a new increase of the local currency and a new Chinese ban on South African fibers. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India, and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
13 April 2022 - Polyester fiber prices increased in China following a rebound in crude oil prices and operating rate cuts. However, new health restrictions are expected to depress demand for the coming weeks. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
13 April 2022 - The change of government over the weekend in Pakistan has curbed business activities and frozen prices, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
13 April 2022 - Cotton fiber prices surged to new record highs in the last days in India with spinners unable to pass any new increase in their material costs to downward processors. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Many yarn prices are also reviewed, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
12 April 2022 - Cotton yarn prices have begun to slide in China over a sharp fall in demand as a result of the Covid restrictions and consecutive disruptions in transport. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are
available for download
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison: China vs. India and Pakistan (Monthly Report)
12 April 2022 - Polyester fiber and yarn prices rose in March in Pakistan, whereas staying relatively stable in India and in China. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
Thursday, April 21st, 2022
PRICE REPORTSApril 21, 2022 - The viscose prices are deadlocked this week due to elevated raw material prices, weak market demand and accumulating inventories. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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April 21, 2022 - EU's clothing imports rebounded in the past year, although not returning yet to their level before the pandemic after Brexit boosted direct shipments to the UK. Our 5-year data cover the third quarter and the first three quarters over the last five years from 2016. The report reflects long-term European Union clothing market trends, offering a comprehensive review of the EU's imports per destination. The UK is excluded. Our statistical report provides volume, value, and unit value changes released in both euro and US$ terms. The full table is available for download.
Friday, April 22nd, 2022
PRICE REPORTSApril 22, 2022 - Yarn prices have declined in recent weeks in Bangladesh while capacity improvements are well placed to cater to new orders diverted from China, as reflected by our comprehensive data. Our quarterly report covers the yarn prices in Bangladesh, including cotton carded and combed, cotton organic, melange, carded slub, cotton-polyester 60/40, cotton-polyester 40/60, and open end. Data on the cotton consumption and cotton fiber and yarn imports of Bangladesh provide further insight.
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April 21, 2022 - Flax fiber prices stayed firm in US$ terms reflecting a rise in euro terms offset by the decline of the European currency. Demand stays strong and fiber production cannot be increased significantly. Our report offers a comprehensive view of the international market prices, including China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. China's import and export data in volume and value terms are also available for download with every monthly price back to December 2012.
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PRICE REPORTSApril 25, 2022 Cotton prices fell in the last week in New York, over an overall decline in financial markets. Strong support is expected for the coming months, however. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with a large number of tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
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April 25, 2022 Polyester chain prices tumbled this week following fears of more widespread Covid transmission. Oil prices fell to below $100 and market demand was uncertain. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
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PRICE REPORTSApril 26, 2022 EU's clothing imports stayed strong in January, with shipments from Bangladesh surging further, whereas imports from China were slowing down by contrast. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
April 25, 2022 Polyester chain prices tumbled this week following fears of more widespread Covid transmission. Oil prices fell to below $100 and market demand was uncertain. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Wednesday, April 27th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSApril 27, 2022 Cotton yarn prices rebounded in the last week in Pakistan over stronger foreign demand and a return to a business-friendly environment, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
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April 27, 2022 Cotton yarn prices fell further in the past week in India, with most expensive products like Supima or organic yarns sharply declining. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Yarns are extensively covered, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
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April 27, 2022 Polyester prices fell in China during the past seven days amid Covid restrictions and low demand. Prices of spun yarns were unchanged in China, India and Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
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PRICE REPORTSApril 28, 2022 Nylon 6 prices fell slightly in the past weeks in China, over a sharp drop in demand and firm material costs. The Covid restrictions resulted in demand destruction. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing the gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
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April 27, 2022 Cotton yarn prices fell further in the past week in India, with most expensive products like Supima or organic yarns sharply declining. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Yarns are extensively covered, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
April 28, 2022 Nylon 6 prices fell slightly in the past weeks in China, over a sharp drop in demand and firm material costs. The Covid restrictions resulted in demand destruction. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing the gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
April 27, 2022 Cotton yarn prices fell further in the past week in India, with most expensive products like Supima or organic yarns sharply declining. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Yarns are extensively covered, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
Monday, May 2nd, 2022
May 2, 2022 Cotton futures rocketed again in the past week in New York, boosted by speculative trends and market fundamentals. Prices could sharply fall later this year, however. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with a large number of tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
may 2, 2022 Polyester chain prices were supported by a rebound in crude oil prices this week. However, they did not rise over a persistent weakness in demand. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
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PRICE REPORTSMay 3, 2022 Most emerging currencies fell against the US dollar in April, with the renminbi and the Sri Lankan rupee tumbling significantly. The euro plunged further and is not far from reaching parity. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
April 27, 2022 Cotton yarn prices fell further in the past week in India, with most expensive products like Supima or organic yarns sharply declining. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Yarns are extensively covered, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
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May 3, 2022 Cotton and viscose yarn prices rose this week, while polyester spun prices slipped. Due to market closures on account of May Day, prices may firm in the near term. However, with the onset of the off-season period, yarn demand is likely to continue to decline. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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Wednesday, May 4th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSMay 4, 2022 Most fiber and yarn prices stayed unchanged ahead of the Eid holidays in Pakistan, with sustainable fiber and yarn prices surging, however. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
May 4, 2022 Cotton yarn prices have rebounded in the past week in India, as spinners tried to restore their margins after lowering production levels. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Yarns are extensively covered, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
May 4, 2022 Polyester prices increased in China at the end of last week amid domestic replenishment demand before holiday closures. Prices of spun yarns were once again unchanged in China, India and Pakistan. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
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Subscription OptionsThursday, May 5th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton prices continued to surge in April in India, whereas PSF stayed stable in China and rose further in Pakistan. Our monthly report delivers a comparative view of the average cotton and polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan, including the latest and historical trends of the cotton/polyester price difference. Historical data covering the past 14 years are available for download.
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Spandex prices fell further in the past weeks, over a decline in demand due to covid restrictions. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices on the domestic Chinese market, with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers of major spandex producers are also released. Daily data over the last 12 months and monthly average prices over ten years are available for download.
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Viscose prices were unchanged in China in the past week with demand mostly for replenishing inventories at spinning mills. Modal and Lyocell prices are unchanged, while in India, they both increased this week. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Monday, May 9th, 2022
Cotton prices fell heavily in New York at the end of the last week after sharply rising. Prices could stay at elevated levels, however. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with a large number of tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Polyester chain prices rose slightly in the past week, with weak demand being offset by lower operating rates. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
Wool prices rose further this week in all currency terms over strong demand from buyers. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Tuesday, May 10th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSSilk prices fell suddenly this Tuesday in China, reflecting a lack of demand from downward processors, in line with the persistent lockdowns in the country. Our quarterly report provides daily prices in the past twelve months and monthly average prices over the last ten years for silk and dried cocoons on China's domestic market, with an in-depth analysis of the latest and long-term trends. China's raw silk and silk yarn export prices are released over the past nine years along with the EU's silk import data, including average import prices. All data are available for download.
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Silk prices fell suddenly this Tuesday in China, reflecting a lack of demand from downward processors, in line with the persistent lockdowns in the country. Our quarterly report provides daily prices in the past twelve months and monthly average prices over the last ten years for silk and dried cocoons on China's domestic market, with an in-depth analysis of the latest and long-term trends. China's raw silk and silk yarn export prices are released over the past nine years along with the EU's silk import data, including average import prices. All data are available for download.
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Cotton, viscose and polyester yarn prices edged marginally higher reflecting low demand. With the onset of the off-season period, yarn demand is likely to decline. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton yarn prices have fallen in Pakistan over a weaker demand from China in line with the Covid lockdown, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Cotton prices continued to rise in the past week in India, resulting in higher cotton yarn prices on the domestic and export markets. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Yarns are extensively covered, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
PSF prices rose slightly in the past seven days in China and Pakistan. The market stayed driven by lockdowns in China having depressed demand and output. Downstream margins improved last week. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Monday, May 16th, 2022
Cotton prices rebounded last week in New York, whatever the fall of equity markets. The USDA has released its first forecast for the next season. The weekly cotton report offers a comprehensive view of the global market with a large number of tables and charts. It covers the futures market in New York and China and the physical indicator “A Index”. Domestic cotton prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Brazil are reviewed through tables and charts. Organic and BCI cotton prices in India and Pakistan are also released. All data are available for download.
Polyester chain prices rose slightly in the past week, with weak demand being offset by lower operating rates. This weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. PTA and MEG prices are available for import and domestic markets in China and India. All data are available for download.
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Wool prices rose further in A$ terms this week, whereas staying frozen in USD and EUR terms. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of the wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$, and euro terms. Historical data are also available for download covering the last ten years.
Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries (Quarterly)
Viscose and Lyocell prices rose significantly in the last seven days in China, due to the low level in production volumes. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
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Viscose and Lyocell prices rose significantly in the last seven days in China, due to the low level in production volumes. The weekly viscose report covers the viscose fiber and spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Fiber and yarn prices are compared in the three countries. Cotton linter, cotton pulp, and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are tracked. Viscose filament prices are available for China. Modal and Lyocell prices in China and India are also released. All data are available for download as CSV files.
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton yarn prices rose further on the domestic textile market in Pakistan, whatever the fall in margins and the decline in foreign demand, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Cotton prices reached new record highs in India, where processors request a ban on exports amid falling margins along the textile chain. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Yarns are extensively covered, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Major yarn production centers are covered with Tirupur (Tamil Nadu), Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), and Ludhiana (Punjab). Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
PSF prices rose in the last seven days in China and Pakistan. Polyester filament yarn prices continued to climb in China whatever the covid-related depression. Downstream demand remains weak. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2022: Origins (Quarterly)
US apparel imports surged further from many countries in the first quarter with Bangladesh taking significant shares of the market. Our quarterly report covers US apparel imports per origin in the first quarter 2022. Data include volume, value, and unit value changes, with market shares in the last five years. Quarterly data covering the 2017-22 period are available for download.
Cotton, viscose and polyester yarn prices edged marginally higher reflecting low demand. With the onset of the off-season period, yarn demand is likely to decline. This weekly report covers China’s fiber and yarn prices on cotton, polyester, and viscose markets. Domestic and import yarn price indicators are released, and local market prices in Qianqing (Zhejiang), including many counts for spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and blends. All data are available for download.
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)
Producer prices rose at a slower pace for the fifth consecutive month in China, amid harsh lockdowns and weakness in demand. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of production costs and consumer prices in China, including the textile and clothing sectors. Labor costs in major provinces are also followed.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)
Cotton yarn producers in India and Pakistan have been unable to pass the full rise in cotton prices in May, whereas Chinese spinners were strullging with plunging demand. Our report compares the cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan, in the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. These gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 14-year historical data available for download.