Editorial Team

Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

The polyester market remains under pressure as falling crude oil prices weaken cost support, while sluggish demand limits any significant price recovery across the value chain. 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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US Apparel Imports in 2024: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)

U.S. apparel imports rebounded in 2024, but the shift away from Chinese suppliers persisted, with cotton and wool apparel seeing the strongest decline in China’s market share, while man-made fiber apparel remained more balanced, signaling a continued diversification in sourcing strategies. The quarterly report provides a comprehensive comparison of US apparel imports from China with those from the Rest of the World (RoW) across all product categories. The analysis includes data on import volumes, values, and unit values. Historical data spanning the past five years, from 2019 to 2024, further contextualize these trends.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation across Asia is broadly declining, with significant slowdowns in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, while China and Indonesia maintain low inflation, and Vietnam see slight increase. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. Furthermore, we assess the impact of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the real terms of trade for exporters.
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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

The Australian wool market softened amid increased supply, with the EMI dipping in AUD but rising in USD due to currency shifts, while finer wools showed resilience and crossbred types faced weaker demand. 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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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

Cotton remains the weakest fiber with steep yearly losses, while wool shows resilience despite a slight dip, and synthetic fibers continue to struggle. 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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