Editorial Team

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...

ConventionalTextile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly)

Fiber markets have rallied broadly over recent months as surging petrochemical costs combine with tighter natural fiber supplies, exposing the entire textile chain to stagflation risks. 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. Read more...

ApparelIndia Apparel Exports in 4th Quarter 2025

Despite current pressures on India's apparel exports from rising material costs, lower U.S. tariffs and the new EU trade deal strongly position the country for future export growth. Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of India's apparel exports in Q4 2025 in volume, value, and unit values per destination with comparison data over a four-year period. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download. Read more...

ApparelEU Clothing Imports: Origin Comparison in 4th Quarter 2025

China is regaining ground in the EU clothing import market, using automation, AI-driven cost reduction, and redirected export capacity to undercut competitors across both knit and woven categories. Our series of statistical tables offers a comprehensive comparison of the changes in volume, value, and unit value for each origin and product category for the third quarter of 2025. The report also includes a detailed comparison of unit prices through a series of indices. Changes in unit value are presented in percentage terms, along with market shares per category and per origin. Our complete table is available for download. Read more...

ConventionalNylon Chain Prices (Monthly)

Nylon chain prices have come under pressure in the second half of April as slowing downstream demand has begun to outweigh the support from elevated raw material costs. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) prices. The report displays a vertical view of Nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. Furthermore, the Nylon/CPL spread is also calculated to assess the gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download. Read more...