LATEST REPORTS
ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Extreme heat in Xinjiang has propelled Chinese cotton futures sharply higher this week, with the rally spreading to New York while spinners across Asia stay on the sidelines.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of cotton price trends in international markets and domestic markets across China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. It includes benchmark indicators for both local and global markets, including the Cotlook A Index. The report also tracks cotton futures on
ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Crude oil's swings over the Iranian crisis are losing their grip on the polyester chain, where low operating rates and production discipline now matter more than feedstock costs.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the entire polyester value chain, from crude oil to polyester fibers, covering naphtha, mixed xylenes, paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, polyester staple fiber (PSF), and polyester filament yarns. Domestic polyester fiber markets
ConventionalPolyester Spun Yarn and Blends: Domestic Markets (Monthly)
Polyester yarn prices firmed again across China, India and Pakistan in the four weeks to August 7, while Bangladesh extended a decline that has now removed almost a quarter of its value since May.
Our monthly report covers 100% polyester yarns, Polyester-Cotton, and Polyester-Viscose in China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. 32s in China is compared with 30S in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. 100% PSF Yarn prices and PSF prices are compared in China,
ApparelChina Apparel Exports in 2nd Quarter 2026
Chinese apparel exports expanded in volume once more in the second quarter while values slipped, as unit price erosion persisted across most destinations.
This quarterly report provides a comprehensive overview of China's apparel export performance, examining key metrics such as volume, value, and unit values for each destination over the past four years. Detailed reports on knit, woven, and total apparel exports are presented separately, with all data readily available for download.
ConventionalAcrylic Fiber Prices (Monthly)
Acrylic fiber producers in China have absorbed a full-blown surge in acrylonitrile costs without lifting their prices, in a market frozen by weak seasonal demand.
This report offers an in-depth analysis of the Chinese Acrylic Staple Fiber (ASF) market over the past four weeks, alongside a comprehensive 10-year historical review. The data tracks raw material costs for ASF producers, featuring a decade-long analysis of Acrylonitrile (ACN) prices and the critical ASF-to-ACN price spread.
ConventionalCotton Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly)
Cotton yarn prices are slightly rising across Asian domestic markets, driven by a jump in New York cotton prices that has lifted fiber costs on local markets, with Bangladesh the only exception.
This monthly report tracks the latest price trends, supply dynamics, and demand shifts in Asian cotton yarn and raw cotton markets. It provides a concise analysis of price movements across key regional hubs, exploring how changing spinner margins, domestic policy updates,
ApparelU.S. Apparel Imports: June 2026 (Monthly)
Chinese apparel import prices turned higher in June for the first time in sixteen months, just as a new tariff cycle begins.
This report delivers a detailed overview of monthly US apparel imports, focusing on key shipments from China and Vietnam. It tracks volume, total value, and unit value, offering historical trends from 2000 to 2026 and a comparative breakdown between cotton and synthetic fiber apparel. Historical data from January 2000 are available
ConventionalCotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)
Cotton and polyester saw their gap widen again in China and India, as cotton firmed on tight supply while polyester stayed weak, though in Pakistan the gap closed as cotton fell.
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 last 15