Month: June 2025

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

The strong growth in U.S. apparel imports in April 2025 was marked by a dramatic sourcing shift, with a surge in volume from Vietnam and a sharp decline in the value and unit price of imports from China, reflecting strategic efforts to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs. 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 2025. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.
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China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Driven by hopes for a trade agreement, Chinese cotton fiber prices are rising, while the yarn market simultaneously weakens with falling prices and shrinking profit margins due to poor seasonal demand. 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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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Indian spun yarn prices were stable in the past week, while a recent surge in polyester fiber prices pressured the profit margins for textile spinners.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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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices remain under pressure amid sluggish global demand and oversupply, though shifting trade policies could lay the groundwork for a slow recovery in 2026. 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 under pressure, with falling upstream prices and stable downstream levels highlighting persistent demand weakness and tightening producer margins. 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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