Cotton lost ground in September after its summer surge. Polyester fiber moved the other way as the Middle East conflict pushed crude oil higher. Cotton remains far more expensive than polyester staple fiber in China, India and Pakistan. But the gap narrowed in all three markets. Read more...

Cotton prices rose faster than polyester in August, widening the gap between the two fibers. 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...

Cotton and polyester saw their gap widen again in China and India, as cotton firmed on tight supply while polyester stayed weak, though in Pakistan the gap closed as cotton fell. 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...