Editorial Team

Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

In January, cotton and polyester prices moved further apart, with cotton strengthening while polyester rose more slowly. 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. Read more...

Emerging Currencies: January 2026 (Monthly)

The U.S. dollar’s rebound at the end of January limited its monthly decline, although trends still point to a fall in 2026. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years. Read more...

India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

India’s fiber and yarn markets strengthened in January, with clear price gains driven by better demand and a weaker rupee. The sharp fall in US tariffs could boost market activities. 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. Read more...

Polyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester intermediate prices plunged on Monday as the Iran-related crisis eased temporarily. This report offers a detailed weekly analysis of the polyester chain, covering price trends for PX, PTA, MEG, polyester chips, along with domestic polyester fiber prices (PSF and PFY) for China, India, and Pakistan. All data is downloadable for further review. Read more...

Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices are no longer rising in China as the holidays approach and textile activity slows. 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. Read more...