Editorial Team

U.S. Apparel Imports in November 2025: Origins (Monthly)

U.S. apparel imports from China, Bangladesh, and India kept declining in November, reflecting past destocking and the impact of new U.S. tariffs. More recent tariff reductions affecting India, Central America, and Sub Saharan Africa could help redirect U.S. demand toward these origins. This monthly report reviews U.S. apparel imports by country of origin and underscores the importance of tracking month to month movements amid sharp shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. The analysis covers volumes, values, and unit values, with year over year comparisons for the latest months available. Read more...

Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

In January, cotton and polyester prices moved further apart, with cotton strengthening while polyester rose more slowly. 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. Read more...

Emerging Currencies: January 2026 (Monthly)

The U.S. dollar’s rebound at the end of January limited its monthly decline, although trends still point to a fall in 2026. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years. Read more...

India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

India’s fiber and yarn markets strengthened in January, with clear price gains driven by better demand and a weaker rupee. The sharp fall in US tariffs could boost market activities. 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. Read more...

Polyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester intermediate prices plunged on Monday as the Iran-related crisis eased temporarily. This report offers a detailed weekly analysis of the polyester chain, covering price trends for PX, PTA, MEG, polyester chips, along with domestic polyester fiber prices (PSF and PFY) for China, India, and Pakistan. All data is downloadable for further review. Read more...