LATEST REPORTS
Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)
The polyester chain in Asia is navigating a mixed environment this week, with cost-side volatility, selective price rebounds, and a demand landscape that remains cautious despite stable supply. This report offers a detailed weekly analysis of the polyester chain, covering price trends for PX, PTA, MEG, polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn, along with domestic data for China and India. All data is downloadable for further review.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Cotton prices remain under pressure as high global stocks and muted demand limit the impact of recent market rebounds.
This report offers a comprehensive overview of cotton futures markets in New York and China, along with international prices by country of origin. It also analyzes the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. Daily and historical data are available for download.
Recycled Polyester (Re-PSF) Yarn Prices (Monthly)
South Asia’s Re-PSF yarn market stayed firm over the past month, with Bangladesh leading price gains, India posting modest local currency increases offset by a weaker rupee, and Pakistan holding steady, while the virgin–recycled price gap remained stable or widened slightly depending on the market.
Our report includes comparison tables of Re-PSF yarn prices in these three countries, highlighting the price differences between Re-PSF and virgin PSF yarns. All data is available for
U.S. Apparel Imports: June and 1st Half 2025 (Monthly)
June’s rebound in U.S. apparel imports was largely the result of temporary trade shifts, including pre-tariff stockpiling and a brief easing in tensions with China, rather than a sign of lasting demand recovery.
This report provides a comprehensive picture of monthly US apparel imports with a specific focus on shipments from China and Vietnam. The report displays import data in terms of volumes, values, and unit values. Furthermore, the report explores historical trends
Trump Tariffs Reshape Apparel Trade
The United States' new reciprocal tariffs have disrupted global apparel trade, heavily penalizing India, reducing China’s relative disadvantage, and enhancing the competitiveness of lower-cost Asian exporters such as Bangladesh and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Central American countries like Honduras and El Salvador now face moderate tariffs of 10 percent, yet remain more competitive than their Asian counterparts due to geographic proximity and lower overall trade barriers.
This report provides a detailed analysis of the impact
Viscose Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Viscose fiber and yarn markets remained fragile this week, caught between uneven supply flows, fading demand signals, and the absence of clear political and economic direction. This report offers an in-depth analysis of the viscose fiber markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Prices for 100% viscose yarns in China, India, and Pakistan are also displayed. Additionally, we provide monitoring of wood pulp prices in both the domestic and import markets of China. All the
Modal and Lyocell Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Lyocell and modal yarn prices continued to diverge in August, with India experiencing declines and tighter margins, while Pakistan maintained stable or rising prices with stronger profitability.
Our monthly report analyzes the market trends of Lyocell and Modal yarn in India and Pakistan over the past 12 months, featuring a comprehensive series of tables and charts. All the data is available for download.
Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan (Weekly)
While polyester filament yarn prices show early signs of stabilizing in China, polyester staple fiber prices continue to weaken across major Asian markets amid declining crude oil costs and persistently sluggish demand.
Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers weekly updated data in both local currencies and US dollars to make