Apparel Prices

Fiber Price Comparison

EmergingTextiles.com provides the opportunity to compare fiber prices on a daily or monthly basis, with historical data spanning the last five years. We cover a wide range of commonly used fibers, including cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, spandex, wool, and acrylic.

In addition to our daily and monthly comparison tables, we regularly publish a substantial number of charts that showcase data from the past 12 months or the previous five-year period. Additionally, we offer price ratios that facilitate monthly fiber comparisons, including comparisons with average prices in the current month.

ConventionalCotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton lost ground in September after its summer surge. Polyester fiber moved the other way as the Middle East conflict pushed crude oil higher. Cotton remains far more expensive than polyester staple fiber in China, India and Pakistan. But the gap narrowed in all three markets.

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ConventionalTextile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly)

Fiber prices moved in opposite directions in September. Cotton fell sharply as speculative selling erased the previous rally. Polyester and nylon surged with crude oil on renewed tension in the Middle East. Both markets now point to lower fiber prices in the coming weeks.

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ConventionalCotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton prices rose faster than polyester in August, widening the gap between the two fibers.
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.

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ConventionalTextile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton prices surged in the past four weeks while renewed tensions in the Middle East lifted the polyester chain.
The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.

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