Editorial Team

Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan  (Weekly)

The polyester market has remained mostly stable in recent days, despite evident weakness in downstream demand and potential reductions in material costs across the board. Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers weekly updated data in both local currencies and US dollars to make easy comparisons with our extensive price tables. All of the data is available for download.
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Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Spun yarn prices stayed mostly stable in the past week, as current market trends highlight a cautious sentiment, with Bangladesh and Pakistan showing relatively stronger resilience compared to more subdued conditions in China and India. 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.
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Spun Yarn Prices: International Market (Weekly)

Cotton yarn import prices are increasing in China amid renewed optimism following a fresh trade truce reached with the United States in London. The report details the latest and long-term trends in the international yarn market, focusing on 100% cotton in China, India, and Pakistan. The report highlights various counts in both carded and combed cotton categories.
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U.S. Apparel Imports: April 2025 (Monthly)

The strong growth in U.S. apparel imports in April 2025 was marked by a dramatic sourcing shift, with a surge in volume from Vietnam and a sharp decline in the value and unit price of imports from China, reflecting strategic efforts to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs. This report provides a comprehensive picture of monthly US apparel imports with a specific focus on shipments from China and Vietnam. The report displays import data in terms of volumes, values, and unit values. Furthermore, the report explores historical trends spanning from 2000 to 2025. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.
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China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Driven by hopes for a trade agreement, Chinese cotton fiber prices are rising, while the yarn market simultaneously weakens with falling prices and shrinking profit margins due to poor seasonal demand. Each week, our report delivers in-depth analysis of China's cotton, polyester, and viscose markets, featuring detailed pricing data for both domestic and imported yarns. Our yarn tables provide a comprehensive overview of market trends through key benchmark indicators. It also includes local market prices from Qianqing (Zhejiang) and covers a wide range of products, including spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and various blends. The report is available for download.
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