LATEST REPORTS
US Apparel Import Tariffs Shock
President Trump has announced new “reciprocal tariffs” that hit Asian apparel suppliers particularly hard, with total duties on apparel now reaching an average of 84% for China, 61% for Vietnam, and similarly high levels for others. We have compiled detailed tables listing the new tariff rates by apparel-exporting country. The De Minimis rule may also be withdrawn as early as May, adding further pressure. These measures are expected to have dramatic consequences for the
Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)
The average monthly data for March 2025 confirms a steady decline in cotton prices and a more gradual drop in polyester prices, with the narrowing cost gap between the two fibers signaling a shift toward greater substitution in key Asian markets. 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
Spandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)
China’s elastane market showed a modest price rebound in March, driven by easing raw material costs, but long-term challenges from weak demand and historical price erosion continue to weigh on the sector’s recovery. 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 a decade,
Viscose Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Viscose fiber and yarn markets in Asia are diverging, with China experiencing notable declines due to weak demand and falling raw material costs, while South Asia maintains relative price stability. This report offers an in-depth analysis of the viscose fiber markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Prices for 100% viscose yarns in China, India, and Pakistan are also displayed. Additionally, we provide monitoring of wood pulp prices in both the domestic and import markets
Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan (Weekly)
Polyester fiber markets remained weak in early April, with Chinese PFY producers cutting output to prevent a price war, PSF prices stabilizing but continuing their long-term decline, and rising feedstock costs failing to improve margins amid poor demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and looming U.S. tariff threats. Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Pakistan’s textile sector remains under stress, with falling yarn prices, weak cotton output, and rising costs highlighting the urgent need for policy reform and industry support. Our weekly review offers a comprehensive overview of Pakistan's domestic and export 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.
Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Despite a rebound in global cotton prices, domestic yarn markets in Asia remained weak overall, with polyester blends softening further and viscose showing relative stability. To compare market trends across these four countries, we have selected benchmark indicators, including 30s carded cotton knitting and 40s combed cotton knitting, polyester-cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. All data are available for download.
Spun Yarn Prices: International Market (Weekly)
India's cotton yarn export prices rose slightly in the past week, Pakistan's remained steady, and China's import prices continued to soften amid subdued global demand. The report details the latest and long-term trends in the international yarn market, focusing on 100% cotton in China, India, and Pakistan. The report highlights various counts in both carded and combed cotton categories.