Editorial Team

Spandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)

Despite lower feedstock costs for BDO and production cuts, weak demand and rising secondary material costs are keeping elastane prices under pressure, with profitability continuing to erode. 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.
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U.S. Apparel Imports in June 2025: Origins (Monthly)

US apparel imports surged in June as buyers rushed shipments from alternative suppliers like Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Indonesia ahead of new Trump-era tariffs, while Chinese shipments plunged under steep existing and additional duties. This monthly report analyzes U.S. apparel imports per country of origin, highlighting the need to scrutinize monthly changes amid dramatic shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. Data is presented in volumes, value, and unit values, with year-over-year changes for the months to date.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices remain under pressure as high global stocks and muted demand limit the impact of recent market rebounds. 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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Recycled Polyester (Re-PSF) Yarn Prices (Monthly)

South Asia’s Re-PSF yarn market stayed firm over the past month, with Bangladesh leading price gains, India posting modest local currency increases offset by a weaker rupee, and Pakistan holding steady, while the virgin–recycled price gap remained stable or widened slightly depending on the market. Our report includes comparison tables of Re-PSF yarn prices in these three countries, highlighting the price differences between Re-PSF and virgin PSF yarns. All data is available for download.
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U.S. Apparel Imports: June and 1st Half 2025 (Monthly)

June’s rebound in U.S. apparel imports was largely the result of temporary trade shifts, including pre-tariff stockpiling and a brief easing in tensions with China, rather than a sign of lasting demand recovery. This report provides a comprehensive picture of monthly US apparel imports with a specific focus on shipments from China and Vietnam. The report displays import data in terms of volumes, values, and unit values. Furthermore, the report explores historical trends spanning from 2000 to 2025. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.
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