Editorial Team

ConventionalCashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices (Quarterly)

Cashmere raw material prices in China have opened the new procurement season at sharply higher levels, with the Kelan index up more than a quarter since the middle of last yea. Our report offers an overall picture of short-term and long-term trends in the cashmere market, including China's exports of fibers, with details on volume, value, and unit prices. Additionally, Italy's cashmere imports from China have been displayed. Historical data covering the last two years for China and five years for Italy are available for download. Read more...

ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Expectations of a US-Iran peace agreement are pulling down crude oil and polyester prices as the market prepares for a post-war period. 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...

ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Global cotton prices are falling sharply as improving weather and resistance from spinners bring a swift end to the recent market rally. 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...

ConventionalSpun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly)

Sharply higher fiber prices are squeezing profit margins for most Asian yarn producers, though Indian spinners continue to benefit from strong export demand. 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. Read more...

ApparelU.S. Apparel Imports in Q1 2026: Categories (Quarterly)

US apparel imports continued a double-digit decline in the first quarter of 2026, with man-made fiber apparel falling faster in volume than cotton apparel. Our report covers US apparel imports within each category from the first quarter of 2021 to the same period in 2026. The data includes imports in volumes, values, and unit values, over the past five years. Quarterly data spanning from 2011 to 2026 are available for download. Read more...