Editorial Team

Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

The polyester chain has begun to recover, driven by a rebound in crude oil prices, which has provided cost support for PX and PTA, while MEG remains under pressure due to weak demand; however, long-term price stability remains uncertain amid global economic and supply-demand challenges. 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 Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton fiber prices have continued their downward trajectory across China, India, and Pakistan, while yarn prices have remained relatively stable, leading to a modest recovery in the cotton-to-yarn spread, though challenges persist, particularly in Pakistan where margins remain compressed. Our report compares the prices of cotton fiber and yarn in China, India, and Pakistan for both previous months and the current month. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the yarn/fiber spreads in each country. Gross margins of domestic spinners are presented on a monthly basis. The historical data goes back 17 years and is avaiable for download.
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

Cotton and wool prices rose this week, with wool maintaining its steady upward trend, while synthetic fibers remained weak—polyester and nylon declined, and viscose stayed stable. Our weekly report provides a detailed analysis of benchmark indicators within the textile fiber market. The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.
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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

The wool market continued its upward trend this week, with strong demand driving price increases across key Merino categories in both Australia and South Africa, despite rising supply. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.
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UK Clothing Imports: 4th Quarter 2024 (Quarterly Report)

UK apparel imports rebounded strongly in Q4 2024, driven by robust growth in volume and value with lower unit prices. Imports of knit apparel outpaced woven apparel, reflecting stronger market demand and competitive pricing. Our quarterly report provides detailed data on UK clothing imports by country of origin and product category, covering knit, woven, and total apparel imports, with quarterly figures for the past four years in both volume and US dollars.
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