Editorial Team

ConventionalCotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton regained ground on polyester across Asian markets in April, reversing the spread compression seen since the start of the Iran war. 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...

ConventionalSpandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)

Spandex prices extended their uptrend in April in China, supported by tighter supply and firm raw material costs. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices within the domestic Chinese market, along with weekly margin trends at spandex production facilities. We offer access to daily data from the preceding 12 months and monthly average prices over a decade, all available for download. Read more...

ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

The global cotton market is currently facing intense pressure from speculative price rallies, severe shipping delays, and looming weather risks. This report offers a comprehensive overview of cotton futures markets in New York and China, along with international prices by country of origin. It also analyzes the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. Daily and historical data are available for download. Read more...

ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester chain prices firmed slightly in China as upstream producers cut output more aggressively than downstream fiber makers. 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...

ApparelEmerging Currencies: April 2026 (Monthly)

Asian currencies came under heavy pressure in April as the Iran war drove crude higher and accelerated foreign capital outflows from the region. 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...