Editorial Team

China Apparel Exports in 2nd Quarter 2025 (Quarterly)

China’s apparel exports rose on the back of surging European demand in the second quarter of 2025, offsetting sharp declines in the U.S. market, though overall growth was limited by steeply falling prices. This quarterly report provides a comprehensive overview of China's apparel export performance, examining key metrics such as volume, value, and unit values for each destination over the past four years. Detailed reports on knit, woven, and total apparel exports are presented separately, with all data readily available for download.
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Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan  (Weekly)

Polyester prices remain stable in the short term, but weak demand, excess capacity in China, and looming oil declines point to renewed downward pressure ahead. Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers weekly updated data in both local currencies and US dollars to make easy comparisons with our extensive price tables. All of the data is available for download.
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E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

June's data confirms a strong revival in EU apparel imports, driven by favorable exchange rates and aggressive sourcing from major suppliers like China and Bangladesh. The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to January 2002 can be downloaded.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Ending cotton stocks have been lowered by the USDA, tightening global supply but leaving price direction uncertain amid ongoing trade and demand pressures. 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.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation in emerging economies stayed low in July, offering wage stability despite tariff pressures, but Turkey and Bangladesh face persistent challenges while a stronger euro boosts Europe’s appeal as an export market. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. Furthermore, we assess the impact of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the real terms of trade for exporters.
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