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 and polyester prices diverged sharply in March, as PSF surged on crude oil costs while cotton moved only modestly, narrowing the gap between the two fibers to its lowest level in two years. 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)

March delivered the sharpest fiber price divergence in years, as the Middle East conflict drove crude oil and petrochemical feedstock costs sharply higher while natural fibers moved on different dynamics.
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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ConventionalCotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton and polyester prices both firmed in February, but for different reasons, with the early March PSF surge on crude oil starting to narrow 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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