Editorial Team

ApparelInflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

The conflict with Iran is set to dramatically worsen inflation across emerging textile sourcing countries already under price pressure before the first strikes. 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. Read more...

SustainablesLyocell & Modal Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Lyocell prices are firming across Asia as seasonal demand, rising input costs, and polyester price pressure converge. Our monthly report tracks Lyocell and Modal fiber prices in China, India, and Pakistan, and Lyocell and Modal yarn prices in India and Pakistan. All benchmark indicators are published in local currency and US dollars, enabling cross-market comparisons. We also calculate yarn/fiber spreads to assess spinning mill margin trends. In addition, users can download daily time series for the past 12 months. Read more...

ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester markets endured a week of sharp volatility as a crude oil spike driven by the Iran conflict pushed intermediate costs higher while downstream demand collapsed. 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)

The war in the Middle East is creating a complex and ultimately bearish set of conditions for the cotton market, where short-term price support is likely to give way to demand destruction and cost pressures across the supply chain. 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...

ApparelE.U. Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter 2025: Categories

EU clothing imports from outside the 27-member bloc continued to surge in the fourth quarter of 2025, with volume growth outpacing dollar values across most categories, though knit apparel data are materially distorted by anomalous UK-origin figures. Our report covers clothing imports by the 27 EU member states, categorized by HS 4-digit product codes, covering the 4th quarter from 2020 to 2025. The report details changes in volume, value, and unit value in both euros and US dollars. Comprehensive tables are available for download. Read more...