LATEST REPORTS
China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)
China’s yarn market showed signs of stabilization this week, with cotton and viscose prices holding steady and polyester retreating after a brief surge, as weak demand and uncertain trade prospects led producers to cut output sharply. Each week, our report delivers in-depth analysis of China's cotton, polyester, and viscose markets, featuring detailed pricing data for both domestic and imported yarns. Our yarn tables provide a comprehensive overview of market trends through key benchmark indicators.
Lyocell & Modal Fiber Prices (Monthly)
New lyocell capacities have come online in China as soaring demand helps maintain competitive prices against viscose. Despite stable prices, lyocell and modal are facing growing pressure from cheaper viscose, especially in Pakistan where widening price gaps threaten their competitiveness. Our monthly report covers the Lyocell and Modal prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Benchmark indicators are released in local currency terms and US dollars. Modal and Lyocell prices are compared with viscose in
Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)
The U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have driven crude oil prices even higher, placing further strain on the polyester chain, which is already struggling to cope due to weak demand ahead of the anticipated U.S. tariff announcement on July 9. 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
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Cotton prices remain depressed as market activity stalls due to the conflict with Iran and anticipated increases in U.S. tariffs. 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, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight,
Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)
This week’s fiber prices reflect a rare mix of short-term geopolitical tension and long-term market imbalances. 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.
Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)
This week’s wool market remained broadly positive, with firm to moderate gains recorded across nearly all micron categories in both Australia and South Africa. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard
Cashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
April marked a turning point for China’s cashmere industry, with rising prices and early signs of market recovery pointing to a strategic shift toward higher-value, premium products amid lingering global uncertainties. Our report offers an overall picture of short-term and long-term trends in the cashmere market, including China's exports of fibers, with details on volume, value, and unit prices. Additionally, Italy's cashmere imports from China have been displayed. Historical data covering the last two
Spandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)
The Chinese spandex industry remains under severe pressure, with stagnant prices, squeezed margins, and rising structural challenges leaving little room for near-term 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, all available for download.