Editorial Team

US Apparel Imports From Central America (Quarterly)

U.S. apparel imports from Central America declined in the first quarter, as a mix of challenges made the region's offer less competitive than expected. Our report provides a comprehensive overview of US apparel imports from Haiti and the CAFTA-DR countries, namely Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, in the first quarter of 2025. We compare the US imports per product category from CAFTA-DR with the overall shipments to give a better understanding of the trends in the market.
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Lyocell & Modal Fiber Prices (Monthly)

New lyocell capacities have come online in China as soaring demand helps maintain competitive prices against viscose. Despite stable prices, lyocell and modal are facing growing pressure from cheaper viscose, especially in Pakistan where widening price gaps threaten their competitiveness. Our monthly report covers the Lyocell and Modal prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Benchmark indicators are released in local currency terms and US dollars. Modal and Lyocell prices are compared with viscose in the three countries. Daily data over the last 12 months can be downloaded.
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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

The U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have driven crude oil prices even higher, placing further strain on the polyester chain, which is already struggling to cope due to weak demand ahead of the anticipated U.S. tariff announcement on July 9. This report provides a comprehensive weekly analysis of the vertical polyester chain, offering detailed insights into price trends for key components such as paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn. In addition to the analysis, the report includes domestic price data for both China and India, ensuring a broad regional perspective. All data is available for users to download for further review and analysis.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices remain depressed as market activity stalls due to the conflict with Iran and anticipated increases in U.S. tariffs. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry.
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Spandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)

The Chinese spandex industry remains under severe pressure, with stagnant prices, squeezed margins, and rising structural challenges leaving little room for near-term 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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