Editorial Team

Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Yarn markets in Asia were mostly stable this week, with China showing signs of recovery after easing tariffs, while Pakistan continued to struggle and India and Bangladesh held steady. To compare market trends across these four countries, we have selected benchmark indicators, including 30s carded cotton knitting and 40s combed cotton knitting, polyester-cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. All data are available for download.

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Spandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)

The Chinese spandex market remains sluggish, with flat prices, stable input costs, and continued margin pressure limiting any signs of recovery. 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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China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

China's cotton yarn market surged on renewed US trade hopes, while other yarn segments remained flat, reflecting cautious optimism and uneven demand recovery. Each week, our report delivers in-depth analysis of China's cotton, polyester, and viscose markets, featuring detailed pricing data for both domestic and imported yarns. Our yarn tables provide a comprehensive overview of market trends through key benchmark indicators. It also includes local market prices from Qianqing (Zhejiang) and covers a wide range of products, including spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and various blends. The report is available for download.
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Indian yarn prices remained broadly stable this week, with slight gains in polyester-cotton and viscose yarns, while spinning margins improved modestly due to steady fiber costs. Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for cotton, polyester, and viscose. Additionally, it includes export prices for cotton yarns in different counts.
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Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

The April and May 2025 trends reflect continued pressure on fiber markets, with PSF maintaining a clear cost advantage over cotton in India and Pakistan, likely encouraging greater use of synthetics in price-sensitive textile applications. Our monthly report offers a detailed comparison of average cotton and PSF prices in China, India, and Pakistan, providing insights into both current and historical trends in the price disparity between cotton and polyester. It includes historical data covering the last 15 years, available for download.
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