LATEST REPORTS
U.S. Apparel Imports: June and 1st Half 2025 (Monthly)
June’s rebound in U.S. apparel imports was largely the result of temporary trade shifts, including pre-tariff stockpiling and a brief easing in tensions with China, rather than a sign of lasting demand recovery.
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
Trump Tariffs Reshape Apparel Trade
The United States' new reciprocal tariffs have disrupted global apparel trade, heavily penalizing India, reducing China’s relative disadvantage, and enhancing the competitiveness of lower-cost Asian exporters such as Bangladesh and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Central American countries like Honduras and El Salvador now face moderate tariffs of 10 percent, yet remain more competitive than their Asian counterparts due to geographic proximity and lower overall trade barriers.
This report provides a detailed analysis of the impact
Viscose Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Viscose fiber and yarn markets remained fragile this week, caught between uneven supply flows, fading demand signals, and the absence of clear political and economic direction. This report offers an in-depth analysis of the viscose fiber markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Prices for 100% viscose yarns in China, India, and Pakistan are also displayed. Additionally, we provide monitoring of wood pulp prices in both the domestic and import markets of China. All the
Modal and Lyocell Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Lyocell and modal yarn prices continued to diverge in August, with India experiencing declines and tighter margins, while Pakistan maintained stable or rising prices with stronger profitability.
Our monthly report analyzes the market trends of Lyocell and Modal yarn in India and Pakistan over the past 12 months, featuring a comprehensive series of tables and charts. All the data is available for download.
Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan (Weekly)
While polyester filament yarn prices show early signs of stabilizing in China, polyester staple fiber prices continue to weaken across major Asian markets amid declining crude oil costs and persistently sluggish demand.
Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers weekly updated data in both local currencies and US dollars to make
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Pakistan’s fiber and yarn market firmed this week, with domestic cotton yarn demand getting a lift from new tax measures, while export interest remained steady and the market adjusted to ongoing supply disruptions in the cotton sector. Our weekly review offers a com if it can avoid sabotaging itselfprehensive overview of Pakistan's domestic and export yarn markets. It comprises price data for a range of yarn types, encompassing cotton yarns, polyester-cotton blends, polyester-viscose blends,
Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)
Cotton prices rose in China and India but fell in Pakistan in July, widening the price gap between cotton and polyester staple fiber (PSF) and reinforcing polyester’s cost advantage, particularly in China and India.
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
China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)
China’s fiber and yarn market stayed weak this week, with cotton prices down for a second week, polyester under pressure from falling oil prices and thin demand, and viscose holding steady under cautious buying. 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