LATEST REPORTS
ApparelPakistan Apparel Exports in 1st Quarter 2026
Pakistan shipped less apparel in the first quarter but earned more per kilo. Woven garments now bring in more than knitwear, and both the US and Germany bought less.
Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of Pakistan's apparel exports in Q1 2026 in volume, value, and unit values per destination with comparison data over a four-year period. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download.
ApparelInflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)
Inflation rose again in most emerging countries in August, with South Asia leading the rebound. Higher energy costs and weaker currencies are pushing prices up in countries where inflation had eased earlier this year.
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
ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Polyester chain prices in Asia rose sharply this week. New attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz sent crude oil surging, and the increase moved quickly down the chain to paraxylene and PTA. Polyester fibers followed in China, where producers are cutting output, but the downstream is struggling to absorb the higher costs.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the entire polyester value chain, from crude oil to polyester fibers, covering
ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Cotton futures gave back their gains in New York last week after a USDA report that offered less support than expected. Most domestic markets in Asia followed the decline, with Pakistan the only exception as demand from local spinners firmed.
This report tracks cotton prices in international markets and in China, India, Pakistan, Turkey and Brazil, with local and global benchmarks including the Cotlook A Index. It also covers cotton futures on the
ApparelChina Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)
Producer prices returned to more positive territory in August, ending the deterioration seen in previous month.
Our comprehensive statistical report offers an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, focusing on the textile and clothing sectors. The report includes historical data on producer prices, purchasing prices, consumer prices, PMI surveys, and apparel exports.
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ConventionalWool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)
Australian wool prices rose for a second consecutive week and the losses recorded at the reopening of the season are now fully erased.
This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Sustainable-RWS wool in South Africa is also tracked. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is
SustainablesOrganic and BCI Cotton Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Organic cotton premiums widened in Asia over the past four weeks. Certified fiber and yarn prices rose faster than conventional cotton in India, and organic yarn premiums held firm in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Our monthly report on organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices covers the latest market trends in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, including the price differences between sustainable and conventional cotton and the yarn vs fiber gap. Average monthly data
ConventionalPolyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)
Polyester fiber prices jumped in early September and squeezed spinning margins in China and Pakistan.
Our report compares the prices of polyester staple fibers (PSF) and spun polyester yarns in China, India, and Pakistan for both previous months and the current month. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the yarn/fiber spreads in each country. Gross margins of domestic spinners are presented on a monthly basis. The historical data goes back 18