LATEST REPORTS
ApparelU.S. Apparel Imports in Q1 2026: Categories (Quarterly)
US apparel imports continued a double-digit decline in the first quarter of 2026, with man-made fiber apparel falling faster in volume than cotton apparel.
Our report covers US apparel imports within each category from the first quarter of 2021 to the same period in 2026. The data includes imports in volumes, values, and unit values, over the past five years. Quarterly data spanning from 2011 to 2026 are available for download.
ConventionalBangladesh Yarn Market Prices (Monthly)
Bangladeshi spinners are no longer able to pass rising material costs onto the apparel industry as orders from the US and Europe slow down.
This monthly report provides detailed coverage of cotton yarn prices in Bangladesh, including cotton yarns with carded and combed varieties across a wide range of counts. It also includes other spun yarn prices, with poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose.
ConventionalLinen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Surging retail demand in China is keeping imported flax prices at historically elevated levels, driving spinners to seek out cheaper, lower-quality alternatives to traditional European supply.
Our report provides an in-depth analysis of international market prices, including detailed insights into China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. The report also includes China's import and export data, presented in both volume and value terms, and is available for download. Additionally, we
ConventionalPakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Surging raw material and production costs are pushing Pakistan's cotton and yarn prices higher, creating new headwinds for the textile sector just as export shipments begin to rebound.
Our weekly review offers comprehensive overview of Pakistan's fiber and yarn markets. It comprises price data for a range of yarn types, encompassing cotton yarns, polyester-cotton blends, polyester-viscose blends, polyester-spun yarns, and viscose-spun yarns. Data are accessible for download.
SustainablesRecycled Polyester Staple Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Recycled polyester prices are falling from their recent highs, creating a rare situation in China where recycled fibers are actually cheaper than virgin ones.
Re-PSF fiber prices are compared with virgin PSF prices, and Re-PSF yarn prices are compared with virgin PSF yarn prices.
An in-depth analysis is provided to assess current and future market trends.
Historical data are available for download.
ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Cotton futures have plunged in New York, marking the possible end of an impressive rally triggered by falling production levels in the next season, last week confirmed by data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). 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,
ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Persistent Middle East tensions following the US-China summit have driven crude oil prices higher, keeping polyester chain prices firm despite looming seasonal slowdowns.
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.
ApparelInflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)
Surging energy costs triggered by geopolitical tensions are driving a sharp divergence in inflation across Asian textile economies, threatening to reshape regional cost competitiveness.
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.