Editorial Team

U.S. Apparel Imports: August 2023 (Monthly)

US apparel imports fell more significantly in value in August compared to the previous month, due to a decline in unit prices for the first time in more than two years. Our report provides a monthly comparison of overall shipments from China, Vietnam, and other countries. Import data is presented in volumes, values, and unit values. Historical trends from 2000 to 2023 are also analyzed. Additionally, the report includes an analysis of apparel made from cotton versus man-made fibers.

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Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

The sharp rebound of the rupee is negatively affecting textile activity in Pakistan, as reported by our correspondent. The weekly review provides a comprehensive picture of Pakistan's domestic and export yarn markets, covering the prices of cotton yarns, polyester-cotton, polyester-viscose, polyester-spun, and viscose-spun. All of this weekly data is available for download, covering the last 12 months.
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Nylon Chain Prices (Monthly)

Nylon 6 prices surged in the first part of September before suddenly sliding. We explain why. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) prices. It 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.
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Viscose Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Viscose fiber prices rose further in the last seven days in China The report analyzes the prices of viscose, Lyocell, and modal fibers across various countries and tracks wood pulp prices in both China's domestic and import markets. Additionally, it provides comprehensive information about the price of viscose filament in China. All the data is conveniently available for download in CSV files.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation has remained stubbornly high in a few emerging countries in August, negatively affecting their competitive advantage. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries using historical data dating back to June 2007. Furthermore, we evaluate the effects of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the actual terms of trade for exporters.
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