LATEST REPORTS
Nylon Chain Prices (Monthly)
Nylon chain prices tumbled in April under the combined pressure of falling raw material costs and weakening demand, with a tentative stabilization expected. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) prices. The report displays a vertical view of Nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. Furthermore, the Nylon/CPL spread is also calculated to assess the gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Polyester fiber and yarn prices have declined sharply in the last few weeks in India, driven by falling crude oil prices after the Trump tariff announcement, while cotton markets have remained comparatively stable. 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
E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)
EU clothing imports slowed in February after a strong January rebound, with volumes and values still rising year-on-year, while China shifted toward higher-priced products. The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to January 2002 can
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Cotton prices have stayed firm in the past seven days amid a sharp fall in US cotton exports to China and resilient cotton prices on Chinese domestic market. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan,
Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Polyester chain prices have begun to recover in China after previously sliding over the surge in US tariffs. This report provides a comprehensive weekly analysis of the vertical polyester chain, offering detailed insights into price trends for key components such as paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn. In addition to the analysis, the report includes domestic price data for both China and India, ensuring
Linen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
The flax and linen market is undergoing a sharp correction, with collapsing prices driven by weakened global demand and abundant supply, putting significant pressure on both European growers and Chinese spinners despite underlying long-term sustainability trends. 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
Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)
Natural fibers held steady this week, while synthetic fibers continued to weaken due to poor demand and oversupply. Our weekly report provides a detailed analysis of benchmark indicators within the textile fiber market. 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.
Bangladesh Apparel Exports (Country Report)
Bangladesh's apparel exports continued to surge in the first quarter, though growing uncertainty looms over a potential increase in US tariffs. Our report provides a comprehensive analysis of Bangladesh's apparel exports in the fourth quarter of 2024, including volume, value, and unit values per destination over the past four years. Separate data for knitwear, woven apparel, and total apparel exports are provided. All data are available for download.