Month: May 2025

US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2025: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)

U.S. apparel imports experienced notable shifts in strategic sourcing during Q1 2025, moving away from China and increasingly toward suppliers in South and Southeast Asia. This shift was primarily influenced by tariff concerns and worries about potential circumvention practices. The quarterly report presents a detailed comparison of U.S. apparel imports from China versus those from the Rest of the World (RoW), covering all product categories. It includes thorough analyses of import volumes, values, and unit values, supported by historical data spanning five years, from Q1 2020 through Q1 2025.

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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Cotton yarn prices are steadily rising in India. 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)

Fiber and yarn prices began dropping in China amid poor prospects for domestic and export markets. Each week, our report delivers in-depth analysis of China's cotton, polyester, and viscose markets, featuring detailed pricing data for both domestic and imported yarns. Our yarn tables provide a comprehensive overview of market trends through key benchmark indicators. It also includes local market prices from Qianqing (Zhejiang) and covers a wide range of products, including spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and various blends. The report is available for download.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices remain weak despite slight rebounds in some markets, as low demand, speculative pressure, and reduced planting for 2025–26 continue to weigh on the global outlook. 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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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

The polyester chain remains stable but is increasingly vulnerable to price declines as weakening demand, falling oil prices, and tightening margins weigh on the market. This report provides a comprehensive weekly analysis of the vertical polyester chain, offering detailed insights into price trends for key components such as paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn. In addition to the analysis, the report includes domestic price data for both China and India, ensuring a broad regional perspective. All data is available for users to download for further review and analysis.
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