LATEST REPORTS
ConventionalSpun Polyester and Blended Yarns Prices (Monthly)
Polyester staple fiber prices surged in September across Asia. Spinners passed only part of the rise on to their customers. Chinese mills could not raise their offers at all, and Indian spinners now see their margins shrink after resisting for weeks. This monthly report covers spun polyester, polyester-cotton and polyester-viscose yarn prices in China, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, with spinners' gross margins.
ConventionalIndia Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
India's cotton fiber and yarn prices fell over the past four weeks. The decline followed the sharp correction in New York. Polyester moved in the opposite direction, as intermediate prices rose with the tension in the Middle East. Spinners could not fully pass on the higher cost of polyester fiber. This report offers a comprehensive view of fiber and yarn prices in India, with a focus on yarn v. fiber spread. Cotton yarn export
ConventionalAcrylic Fiber Prices (Monthly)
Acrylic fiber prices did not move in China in September. Supply was ample and textile demand stayed weak. Feedstock costs eased slightly because the plastics industry bought less acrylonitrile. Prices should remain stable in the coming weeks, although the peak season could lift demand. This monthly report tracks acrylic fiber and acrylonitrile prices in China, with trend analysis and historical data.
ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
New York cotton futures fell 4.6% last week and returned to their early July level. The US dollar rose after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. New crop cotton is also reaching the market in the United States and Asia. Long-term fundamentals still point to firm prices, as world consumption exceeds production this season. Our report gives a comprehensive view of the global cotton market with New York futures and benchmark indicators, including for
ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Crude oil eased last week but Brent is still trading above 100 dollars a barrel. Renewed Iranian attacks may limit the rise in supplies expected in the coming months. Polyester chain prices in China held at high levels before the National Day holidays, with the exception of MEG. Supply tightness may again support prices when China returns on Thursday. Fiber demand is also expected to recover after a weak start of the peak season.
ConventionalCotton Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly)
Cotton prices fell across Asia in September after New York's correction. Indian spinners lowered their yarn prices in response. Chinese yarn prices held, as mills had already cut their operating rates. Pakistan remained firm, although local cotton has now started to fall.
ConventionalSpandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)
Spandex prices did not move in China in September. Raw material costs rose sharply, led by BDO. Weak demand in the peak season prevented producers from raising their offers. Their margins narrowed as a result.
ConventionalWool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)
Australian wool prices fell for a fourth week in a row, and the decline pushed the market to its lowest US dollar level since March. Buyers remain short of orders and only compete for the best fine wool, while growers increasingly refuse to sell at falling prices. South Africa followed the same path.