Month: March 2025

Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Yarn prices in Asian domestic markets remained generally stable this week, with mild regional variations reflecting cautious demand and uneven market conditions across China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. To compare market trends across these four countries, we have selected benchmark indicators, including 30s carded cotton knitting and 40s combed cotton knitting, polyester-cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. All data are available for download.

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U.S. Apparel Imports: January 2025 (Monthly)

US apparel imports surged in January as retailers stockpiled ahead of new tariffs on Chinese goods, but managing excess inventory and rising costs may pose challenges in the months ahead. This report provides a comprehensive picture of monthly US apparel imports with a specific focus on shipments from China and Vietnam. The report displays import data in terms of volumes, values, and unit values. Furthermore, the report explores historical trends spanning from 2000 to 2024. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Yarn prices in India remained stable, fiber costs showed mixed trends, and spinning mill margins held steady, with no major market shifts expected in the short term. Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for cotton, polyester, and viscose. Additionally, it includes export prices for cotton yarns in different counts.
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China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

China’s fiber and yarn market remains under pressure, with stagnant cotton yarn prices, declining polyester fiber costs and weak demand raising concerns about further price declines, especially amid ongoing U.S. tariff impacts. Our yarn tables offer a comprehensive overview of market trends through a series of benchmark indicators. Our weekly report provides in-depth analysis of the cotton, polyester, and viscose markets across China. The report features detailed pricing data for both domestic and imported yarns, along with local market prices from Qianqing (Zhejiang). It covers a broad range of products, including spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and various blends, and is available for download.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices have rebounded slightly amid a weaker US dollar, but ongoing trade tensions and shifting global demand continue to cast uncertainty over the market. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry.
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