Editorial Team

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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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

The temporary US-China tariff truce has created a window for renewed trade, rising crude and polyester prices, and a potential surge in demand across the polyester chain, though sustained recovery will depend on long-term policy resolutions. 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)

The dramatic reduction in US-China tariffs has sparked renewed optimism across global cotton markets, with futures surging in both countries and expectations rising for a revival in trade flows, improved US export prospects, and broader bullish momentum despite recent price softness. 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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Recycled Polyester (Re-PSF) Yarn Prices (Monthly)

the Re-PSF yarn market across South Asia remains stable, with minor price shifts and a persistent but slightly narrowing gap compared to virgin PSF.. 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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Organic and BCI Cotton Prices (Monthly)

India’s sustainable cotton market is expected to remain firm with steady premiums, while Pakistan may see continued pressure on organic and BCI prices, further narrowing the gap with conventional cotton. Our monthly report on organic and BCI cotton prices covers the latest market trends in India and Pakistan, including the price differences between sustainable and conventional cotton. Average monthly data are also released.
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