LATEST REPORTS
ConventionalCotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)
Cotton and polyester prices diverged sharply in March, as PSF surged on crude oil costs while cotton moved only modestly, narrowing the gap between the two fibers to its lowest level in two years. 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
ConventionalSpandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)
Spandex prices in China have continued to rise over the past month, driven by higher petrochemical costs. After two years of losses, producers are back in profit following a deep restructuring of the industry.
Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices within the domestic Chinese market, along with weekly margin trends at spandex production facilities. We offer access to daily data from the preceding 12 months and monthly average prices over
ApparelEmerging Currencies: March and 1st Quarter 2026 (Monthly)
The US strike on Iran has triggered a dollar rally that is deepening inflation pressures across key sourcing markets, leaving central banks with little room to respond.
Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years.
ConventionalIndia Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
India's fiber and yarn markets moved broadly higher in March, as the West Asia conflict drove crude oil and feedstock costs upward, pulling synthetic, cellulosic, and cotton prices up.
Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for
ApparelIndonesia Apparel Exports in 4th Quarter 2025
US tariff uncertainty and an unratified EU trade deal leave Indonesia's apparel export outlook unresolved on both fronts.
Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of Indonesia's apparel exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the last four years. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download.
ConventionalTextile Fiber Price Comparison (Monthly)
March delivered the sharpest fiber price divergence in years, as the Middle East conflict drove crude oil and petrochemical feedstock costs sharply higher while natural fibers moved on different dynamics.
The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.
ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Polyester chain prices have reached a new elevated plateau as the Iran conflict continues to drive crude oil higher.
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.
ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Drought across the US cotton belt has triggered a sharp rally in New York futures.
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.