Month: April 2025

Organic and BCI Cotton Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Spinners in India and Pakistan saw improved margins in March as yarn prices edged up or fiber costs declined, while Bangladesh’s market remained largely stable with minimal movement. Our report features price comparison tables for Organic and BCI cotton yarn in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Additionally, we have calculated gross margins at spinning mills in India and Pakistan. All the data is available for download.

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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

While local wool markets remain relatively stable, persistent softness in USD terms and continued pressure on superfine categories highlight the market’s reliance on revived global demand and favorable currency dynamics. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

Global fiber markets softened this week under the combined weight of weaker demand and a declining US dollar, with wool standing out as the only fiber maintaining year-on-year gains. Our weekly report provides a detailed analysis of benchmark indicators within the textile fiber market. The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.
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US Apparel Import Tariffs Shock

President Trump has announced new "reciprocal tariffs" that hit Asian apparel suppliers particularly hard, with total duties on apparel now reaching an average of 84% for China, 61% for Vietnam, and similarly high levels for others. We have compiled detailed tables listing the new tariff rates by apparel-exporting country. The De Minimis rule may also be withdrawn as early as May, adding further pressure. These measures are expected to have dramatic consequences for the global apparel industry.
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Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

The average monthly data for March 2025 confirms a steady decline in cotton prices and a more gradual drop in polyester prices, with the narrowing cost gap between the two fibers signaling a shift toward greater substitution in key Asian markets. Our monthly report offers a detailed comparison of average cotton and PSF prices in China, India, and Pakistan, providing insights into both current and historical trends in the price disparity between cotton and polyester. It includes historical data covering the last 15 years, available for download.
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