Month: June 2025

US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

Boosted by prospects of higher tariffs, U.S. apparel imports displayed substantial growth in both cotton and man-made fiber apparel categories in Q1 2025, driven primarily by notable increases from Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia, offsetting weaker performances from traditional suppliers such as China and Honduras.Our report provides a comprehensive comparison of changes in import volume, value, and unit prices by origin and product type. The full table, containing all data points and analyses, is available for download.

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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Polyester and viscose fiber prices have been raised in India, resulting in higher material costs for spinners and possibly lower margins ahead. 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)

Cotton yarn prices continued dropping back from the long weekend in China, as a clear sign that demand is depressed by the trade war with the U.S. and the looming off-season in the textile industry. 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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Emerging Currencies: May 2025 (Monthly)

Currency values remained broadly stable in May, with a slightly weaker dollar and a continued rebound in the euro and sterling, offering breathing space to European importers just as Chinese exporters increasingly shift their focus toward the EU market. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices remained subdued last week, with New York futures briefly hitting a new low amid renewed tensions between the United States and China. 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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