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Thursday, June 9th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSViscose and lyocell prices rose in the past seven days in China, supported by the exit out of lockdowns and the surge of polyester fiber 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.
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US apparel imports surged further in April, even from their level in the pre-pandemic period. Our 3-year index reveals a fall in Chinese shipments from 2019, benefiting other Asian origins. 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).
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Friday, June 10th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSWool prices rebounded in Australia over a low level in offered quantities and whatever the rise of the local currency. 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.
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Myanmar's apparel exports began rebounding in the first quarter of 2022, after suffering from the disastrous consequences of the pandemic and of the military coup. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Myanmar's clothing exports in Q4 2017-21, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination and per HS chapter. US and EU imports per category in the first months of 2022 are also released. All data are available for download.
Monday, June 13th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton prices rebounded in the last week in New York amid rising uncertainties and extreme volatility. 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.
Full Report Cotton Prices Price Database
Polyester chain prices began to fall in Asia following sharp declines in the financial markets and the return of lockdowns 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.
Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSPolyester and viscose yarn prices rose in the last seven days in China, while cotton yarn prices ended mixed amid weak volumes. 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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Myanmar's apparel exports began rebounding in the first quarter of 2022, after suffering from the disastrous consequences of the pandemic and of the military coup. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Myanmar's clothing exports in Q4 2017-21, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination and per HS chapter. US and EU imports per category in the first months of 2022 are also released. All data are available for download.
Wednesday, June 15th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSPolyester fiber prices fell in the last seven days in China as fresh covid cases dampened sentiment, and energy prices declined. 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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Fiber prices surged n the last seven days in Pakistan, partly due to a new fall of the rupee. Spinners could find it difficult to maintain their margins. 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.
Full Report Pakistan Yarn Prices Price Database
Cotton yarn prices fell further in the past week in India over persistent weakness of demand from downward processors. 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.
Thursday, June 16th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSLyocell prices rose across the board in the past week in China, India, and Pakistan, whereas viscose stayed firm. 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.
E.U Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)
EU clothing imports surged more significantly in March, reflecting a return to higher levels than before the pandemic. Unit prices sharply increased in euro terms. Our report covers monthly EU-27 clothing import data per origin, with historical trends being analyzed and focusing on China vs. the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, and knit vs. woven clothing. Data are supplied in euros and US dollars with historical data available for download, back to January 2002.
Friday, June 17th, 2022
Wool prices jumped this week in A$ terms over a rise in the US interest rates resulting in a fall of the Australian curreny. 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.
Cambodia Apparel Exports (Country Report)
Cambodia apparel exports surged in the first months of 2022, reflecting strong demand from the US market. Shipments to the EU also rebounded, whatever the sanctions imposed in 2020. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Cambodia's clothing exports in 2016-21, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination and per HS chapter. US and EU imports per category in the first months of 2022 are also released. All data are available for download.
Monday, June 20th, 2022
Cotton prices fell further in the past week amid rising pessimism and low demand from spinners. 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 fell in the last seven days in Asia following a sharp decline in the financial markets and the partial return of restrictions 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.
Full Report Polyester Prices Price Database
Producer prices less significantly rose in May in China, reflecting weak demand amid rising uncertainties. Retail sales sharply fell. 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.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2022
PRICE REPORTSPolyester and cotton yarn prices declined in the last seven days in China, while viscose yarn prices ended higher. 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.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)
Myanmar's apparel exports began rebounding in the first quarter of 2022, after suffering from the disastrous consequences of the pandemic and of the military coup. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Myanmar's clothing exports in Q4 2017-21, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination and per HS chapter. US and EU imports per category in the first months of 2022 are also released. All data are available for download.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022
Polyester fiber prices fell in the last seven days in China as energy prices declined and covid restrictions reduced 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)
Fiber and yarn prices fell further in the last seven days in Pakistan due to a weakness in demand amid rising uncertainties. 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 fiber and yarn prices fell further in the last seven days in India, in line with a low level in market activities. 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.
Thursday, June 23rd, 2022
PRICE REPORTSViscose and lyocell stayed firm in the past week, reflecting the current interest for cellulosic fibers. 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.
Indonesia Apparel Exports (Country Report)
Indonesia's apparel exports rebounded sharply after the covid period, partly due to a surprising return of US buyers looking for alternatives to China. Our statistical report provides a comprehensive view of Indonesia's apparel exports in the first quarter of 2022 per destination and product category, in volume, value and unit price terms. US import data from Indonesia per product category are published, including volume, value, and unit value changes. All data are available for download.
Friday, June 24th, 2022
Wool prices rose further in A$ terms this week, but fell in US$ due to a new decline of the local currency. 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 1st Quarter 2022: Origins
Cambodia apparel exports surged in the first months of 2022, reflecting strong demand from the US market. Shipments to the EU also rebounded, whatever the sanctions imposed in 2020. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Cambodia's clothing exports in 2016-21, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination and per HS chapter. US and EU imports per category in the first months of 2022 are also released. All data are available for download.
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSThe dramatic fall in cotton prices in China will not boost demand for yarns in the short term, as the US ban on everything from Xinjiang is further depressing the domestic 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.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)
Inflation continued to rise steadily in emerging countries in May but consumer prices have been far from surging so far, except in Turkey, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. 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.
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSNylon chain prices fell in the past two weeks, in line with the decline of crude oil prices. Demand from the textile producers remains heavily depressed in China. 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.
Polyester fiber prices stabilized in the last days in China after previously falling. Production levels are being lowered. 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)
Cotton prices fell sharply in Pakistan this week, triggering a new decline in cotton yarn prices. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Cotton yarn prices fell significantly in India, after cotton prices sharply declined on the domestic and international 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.
Thursday, June 30th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSViscose fiber prices stayed firm in the past seven days in Asia, reflecting the high level in wood pulp prices 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.
U.S. Apparel Imports from Central America
Central America lost shares of the US apparel import market in the past quarters, reflecting difficulties for Honduras and El Salvador, whereas Nicaragua and Guatemala enjoyed strong growth. Our report offers a comprehensive view of the US apparel imports from Haiti and the CAFTA-DR (Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic) in the past four quarters of 2021-22. US imports per product category from CAFTA-DR are compared with overall shipments.
Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)
Polyester staple fiber prices continued to rise in June in China, India, and Pakistan with spinners unable to raise their offers in line. 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.
Friday, July 1st, 2022
PRICE REPORTSThe Bangladeshi taka suddenly plunged in June, inaugurating a new period of financial instability in emerging countries. 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.
Wool prices suddenly fell this week in Australia, due to a sharp rise in available quantities. Thanks to a strong demand, wool prices resisted the rebound in the Australian production this season. 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 Chain Prices in China (Monthly)
Spandex prices declined again in June in China, over a fall in material costs and persistent weaknees in demand. 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.
Monday, July 4th, 2022
Cotton prices continued to decline in the past seven days in Pakistan and in China, whereas recovering in India. 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 fell slightly in the past week, reflecting a weak level in demand whereas crude oil prices failed in offering some strong support. 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.
Tuesday, July 5th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton fiber and yarn prices declined again in the last seven days in China, although at a slower pace than in the previous period. Yarn production continues to fall, partly due to the ban on Xinjiang cotton. 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: Markets (Quarterly)
EU clothing imports surged in the first quarter, returning above their level before the pandemic. Direct exports to France sharply increased in volume terms, whereas unit prices of shipments to Germany rose significantly. Our 5-year data cover the first quarter from 2017-22. The report reflects long-term European Union clothing market trends, offering a comprehensive review of the EU's imports per destination. Our statistical report provides volume, value, and unit value changes released in both euro and US$ terms. The full table is available for download.
Wednesday, July 6th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton prices continued to decline in June, whereas polyester prices rose further, with the cotton-PSF spread narrowing significantly. 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.
Polyester fiber prices declined further in the last seven days, over weak demand and lower material costs. 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)
Cotton fiber and yarn prices fell significantly in the past seven days in Pakistan, in line with a global decline in commodity 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)
Cotton yarn prices continued to sharply decline on the domestic market in India, with margins pluging further at spinning mills. 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.
Thursday, July 7th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSViscose fiber prices slightly declined in the last seven days in China and Pakistan over a sharp fall in cotton 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.
E.U Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2022: Categories
EU clothing imports surged in the first quarter from a year earlier. In most product categories, however, shipments have not yet fully returned to their level before the Covid-19 pandemic three years earlier. Our data cover clothing imports by the 27 members of the European Union per HS 4-digit product category, in the first quarter 2017-22, with volume, value, and unit value changes in euro and US$ terms. Full tables are available for download.
Friday, July 8th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSUS apparel imports surged again in May, with a signficant increase from pre-pandemic levels. China struggles in returning to 2019 levels, however. 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).
Wool prices declined for the second consecutive week in Australia, as large quantities have been offered by growers ahead of the 3-week winter recess. 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, July 11th, 2022
Cotton prices dropped further in the last week in New York, amid signs that market stabilization is possibly in view. 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 continued to decline in the last seven days in Asia over a lack of support from the crude oil market. 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, July 13th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSPolyester prices began more rapidly declining in the last seven days in China over a sharp fall in material costs in the past 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)
Fiber and yarn prices continued to decline in the past seven days in Pakistan amid low activity levels due the Eid holidays, our correspondent reports. Our weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Organic cotton fiber and yarn prices fell more significantly than conventional products in the past week in India amid lower demand. 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.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Cotton yarn import prices fell significantly in the past seven days in China with the domestic market less dramatically sliding by contrast. 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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Subscribe Full ContentFriday, July 15th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSPrices rose more significantly in the textile and clothing industries in June in China in line with a rebound in apparel exports. However, the recovery will largely depend on the level of Covid restrictions. 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.
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Apparel exports from Bangladesh surged in the past months from their level last year, but also from the pre-pandemic period, as the low-cost country benefits from a shift in US demand out of China. Our statistical series provide a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's clothing exports in Q1 2018-22, including volume, value, and unit value changes per destination. Annual change per destination in the past months is supplied. Data also include US and EU clothing imports from Bangladesh per product category. All data are available for download.
Wool prices fell this week as a very large offer triggered a rebound in demand ahead of the 3-week winter recess. 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)
Viscose prices stayed firm in the past seven days in China, India, and Pakistan, reflecting the elevated level of material costs. Spun viscose prices fell 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.
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Subscribe Full ContentMonday, July 18th, 2022
Cotton prices plunged in the last week, whatever their rebound on last Friday. Global use is more rapidly falling than global production, the USDA said. 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.
The polyester chain prices rebounded this Monday after previously plunging over a decline in demand. Paraxylene prices experienced a free fall in the past week. 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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Subscribe Full ContentTuesday, July 19th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton fiber and yarn prices fell dramatically in the past week in China before bottoming out in the past two days. Margins could improve at spinning mills, eventually. 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.
Cashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices (Quarterly)
Cashmere prices slightly declined in the past months, while staying elevated by historical standards. Price recently dropped in Mongolia. Our report offers an overall picture of short-term and long-term trends of the cashmere market, including China's exports of fiber and yarns, with volume, value, and unit prices. Italy's cashmere imports from China are also displayed. Historical data covering the last two years (China) and five years (Italy) are available for download.
Wednesday, July 20th, 2022
Polyester fiber prices declined significantly in the last seven days in India and Pakistan, whereas a short-lived recovery supported prices 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)
Yarn export prices fell in the last seven days in Pakistan over poor demand level, whereas domestic prices rose by contrast, our correspondent reports. The 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 yarn prices tumbled in the past week in India with both domestic and export prices falling about 20 cents per kilo. 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, July 25th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSThe polyester chain prices rebounded this Monday after previously plunging over a decline in demand. Paraxylene prices experienced a free fall in the past week. 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 stabilized in the last week on the international market and on domestic markets in China and India, even rebounding in Pakistan. 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 were firm in the past week in Asia, due to tight supply on paraxylene and PTA markets. Prices should move differently in the coming period. 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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Flax fiber price surged further in the first months of 2022 in euro terms, staying more stable in dollar terms, over a fall in the European currency. China's linen yarn exports recovered this year. 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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Viscose prices resisted the weakness in demand in the last seven days in China, whatever the dramatic fall of cotton prices in the last weeks. 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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Subscription to the Full ContentTuesday, July 26th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton prices fell less significantly in the past seven days in China, whereas cotton yarn prices continued sliding, partly due to the US ban on Xinjiang cotton products. 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.
Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)
Cotton fiber and yarn prices fell significantly in China, India, and Pakistan, in July. The gross margins moved differently at spinnig mills, however. 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.
Inflation rates surged further in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Turkey with minimum wages soaring as a result. The fall in currencies boosts exports, nevertheless. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
Wednesday, July 27th, 2022
Polyester filament prices slightly rose in the last days in China, over a rebound of crude oil prices. However, demand remains heavily depressed from the textile industry. 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.
Nylon chain prices fell further in the past weeks, over weakness in demand. Gross margins improved at filament plants in China, however. 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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Fiber and yarn prices rebounded in Pakistan due to a series of domestic and international factors, our correspondent reports. The 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 fibers recovered in India, with spinners forced to lower again their 100% cotton prices, however. 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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PRICE REPORTSViscose fiber prices began clearly falling in the last seven days in China, reflecting the low level of viscose spun 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.
Recycled Polyester Prices: China, India, Pakistan (Quarterly)
Recycled polyester prices were less volatile than virgin polyester prices in the last three months, mostly due to elevated material costs and low demand level. 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.
Monday, August 1st, 2022
PRICE REPORTSThe dollar weakened at the end of July, with the Euro sliding further over the month, however. The Pak. Rupee was in free fall in the past weeks and the Turkish lira declined again. 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.
Cotton prices rebounded sharply last week in New York, reflecting a fall in the US dollar amid renewed optimism. 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 recovered for the second consecutive week over a Saudi-Russian agreement for supporting crude oil 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.
Vietnam Apparel Exports (Country Report)
Vietnam's apparel exports rebounded in the first half, stimulated by China's difficulties and the effect of free-trade agreements. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of Vietnam's exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the last four years. 3-year indexes are released to evaluate the impact of the pandemic. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download.
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Cotton prices continued to decline in July, as PSF prices began also to slide. Cotton is increasingly competitive in PSF terms, although far dearer. 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.
Cotton prices fell less significantly in the past seven days in China, whereas cotton yarn prices continued sliding, partly due to the US ban on Xinjiang cotton products. 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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Spandex prices continued to plunge in July, over a dramatic decline in material costs allowing gross margins to bottom out. 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.
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
Polyester fiber prices stabilized in the past seven days as material costs stayed firm in the polyester chain. 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)
Cotton fiber and yarn prices fell significantly in the last seven days in Pakistan over a decline in demand from foreign markets, our correspondent reports. The 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 yarn prices rebounded in the last week in India, on domestic and export markets, over stronger demand and higher cotton prices. 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.
Wednesday, August 10th, 2022
Polyester fiber prices have slightly fallen in the last seven days in China where high temparatures triggered power cuts at filament yarn plants . Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fibers (PSF) and the Polyester Filament Yarns (POY, DTY, FDY) in China, India, and Pakistan. The data are released every week in local currency terms and dollars. Comparison tables are also available. All data series can be downloaded.
Cotton yarn prices fell further in the past seven days in Pakistan, over weak demand and a rebound in the local currency, our correspondent reports. The weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
Cotton yarn prices stopped rising in the last week in India although cotton fiber prices continued to recover. 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.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Spun yarn prices fell further in the last seven days in China, over a new decline in fiber prices. Demand surges for cotton yarns made of US or Brazilian cotton, in line with traceability requirements. 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.
Cotton prices slightly fell in the past week, but could now rebound over Friday's strong US employment report. 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 fell further in the past seven days in Asia, over a fall in crude oil prices and material costs. 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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Viscose prices continued to decline in the last seven days in China over weak 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.
Friday, August 12th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSUS apparel imports continued to surge in June, reaching levels far above the pre-pandemic data. China lost market shares once again, as US buyers diversify their sourcing operations. 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).
Wool prices were pressured by the high level of quantities offered back from a 3-week recess in Australia. 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 prices continued to decline in China, although too slightly to revamp an anemic 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, August 15th, 2022
Producer prices rose at a slower pace in July in China, indicating the weakness of the economy as a result of the strict Covid policy. 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 prices sharply recovered in the last week, with New York surging 12.5%. The Texas drought is expected depressing production when demand for US cotton is boosted by the ban on Xinjiang products. 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 fiber chain prices rose slightly in the last seven days in Asia, over a sharp increase in paraxylene prices and power cuts 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.
Wednesday, August 17th, 2022
Polyester fiber prices began to fall across the board in China, India, and Pakistan over a drop in material costs and persistent weakness in 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)
Cotton yarn prices rebounded in the last seven days in Pakistan, over a sharp increase in cotton fiber prices, our correspondent reports. The 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 surge in the last seven days in India whereas polyester prices were lowered by contrast. Spun yarn prices followed the same trends. 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.
China Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Cotton prices slightly rose in the past days in China over the rebound of New York's market. Spinners were not able to raise their offers, however. 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.
India Apparel Exports (Country Report)
India's apparel exports surged in the first half over a shift in demand out of China which could be speed up by the ban on Xinjiang and Covid lockdowns. Our statistical report offers a comprehensive view of India's apparel exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the last four years. 3-year indexes are released to evaluate the impact of the pandemic. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download.
Monday, August 22nd, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton prices rebounded sharply last week in New York, reflecting a fall in the US dollar amid renewed optimism. 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 recovered for the second consecutive week over a Saudi-Russian agreement for supporting crude oil 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.
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China lost shares of the US apparel import market in the second quarter. Chinese shipments dropped from their pre-pandemic level, whereas imports surged from other origins in Asia. 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.
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
PRICE REPORTSFiber and yarn prices stayed stable in the past seven days in China amid surging uncertainties about the future of spinning mills. 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 lost shares of the US apparel import market in the second quarter. Chinese shipments dropped from their pre-pandemic level, whereas imports surged from other origins in Asia. 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.
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
Polyester fiber prices have been stabilized by a rebound in crude oil prices and power cuts in China resulting in lower operating rates. 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)
The rise in energy costs disrupted the yarn market in the last seven days in Pakistan. Cotton prices surged in the meantime. The weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of the domestic and export yarn markets in Pakistan, with cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester spun, and viscose spun prices covered. All these weekly data are available for download covering the last 12 months.
Cotton yarn prices continued to rise in the past week in India in line with a new fall in production levels. Cotton prices stabilized after previously rebounding. 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.
Thursday, August 25th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSViscose prices slightly declined in the last seven days in China, over a lack of demand as yarn production is depressed by power cuts. 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.
China lost ground in cotton apparel categories in the 1st half of 2022, as US buyers increasingly diversify their sourcing strategies. 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 2017 to 2022.
Friday, August 26th, 2022
PRICE REPORTSCotton prices rebounded in the first two weeks of August in Asia, leaving spinners with lower gross margins as they were unable to fully follow the jump in their material costs. 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 stayed frozen for the second consecutive week in Australia, which had not been seen in more than 10 years. 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 6 prices dropped significantly in August in China, reflecting weakness in demand and a fall in benzene and caprolactam prices. 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.