Despite a steep decline in cotton prices over the past year, polyester staple fibers have largely maintained their competitive edge and are well-positioned to experience stronger demand during the coming period of economic difficulty. 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.

The April and May 2025 trends reflect continued pressure on fiber markets, with PSF maintaining a clear cost advantage over cotton in India and Pakistan, likely encouraging greater use of synthetics in price-sensitive textile applications. 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.

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.

Cotton prices continued to decline in January 2025, while polyester staple fiber remained stable, leading to a narrowing price gap that may influence textile industry trends. 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.