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ConventionalSpandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)

Spandex fundamentals are turning positive after years of oversupply, margin compression, and historical price lows. 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...

ApparelEmerging Currencies: February 2026 (Monthly)

Emerging currencies were gaining ground in early 2026, but the escalation in the Middle East has reshuffled the deck, sending investors back to the dollar and clouding the outlook for the months ahead.. 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...

ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton futures firmed in New York and surged in China, driven by lower production forecasts, evolving trade policies, and rising polyester prices. 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 surged sharply following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with crude oil, intermediates, and fiber and yarn prices all climbing on the surge in crude oil prices and supply disruption fears for Middle Eastern production of polyester intermediates. 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...

ConventionalLinen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Flax fiber prices are stabilizing after a historic correction, with abundant supply entering the market and Chinese demand showing early signs of bottoming out. Our report provides an in-depth analysis of international market prices, including detailed insights into China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. The report also includes China's import and export data, presented in both volume and value terms, and is available for download. Additionally, we offer historical data spanning the past 15 years for a comprehensive market perspective. Read more...