Cotton prices rose in China and India but fell in Pakistan in July, widening the price gap between cotton and polyester staple fiber (PSF) and reinforcing polyester’s cost advantage, particularly in China and India.
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.

Fiber markets rebounded in June, with cotton and polyester prices rising in China on improved trade sentiment and higher oil-driven costs, while India and Pakistan showed more muted or divergent movements. 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.

Despite a steep decline in cotton prices over the past year, polyester staple fibers have largely maintained their competitive edge and are well-positioned to experience stronger demand during the coming period of economic difficulty. 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.

The April and May 2025 trends reflect continued pressure on fiber markets, with PSF maintaining a clear cost advantage over cotton in India and Pakistan, likely encouraging greater use of synthetics in price-sensitive textile applications. 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.