Apparel Prices

Yarn Price Comparison

We provide a comparison of cotton fiber and yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Market indicators are released on a monthly basis, covering the past 15 years in both local currencies and US dollars.

We display the price difference between yarn and fiber to assess how gross margins have evolved in these three countries.

Our Yarn Price Comparison database features weekly and monthly prices, comparing domestic yarn markets in China, India, and Pakistan. It covers 100% cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. Prices are available in local currency units and in US dollars over an 8-year period.

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 are also released.

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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 years and is avaiable for download.

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ConventionalCotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton and yarn prices kept rising in Asia in early September, and spinners began to catch up with their higher costs.
Our report compares the prices of cotton fiber and yarn 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 19 years and is avaiable for download.

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ConventionalSpun Polyester and Blended Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Spun polyester yarn prices rose in India and Bangladesh in August while they stayed nearly flat in China and Pakistan.
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, India, and Pakistan to determine latest margin trends at yarn plants. All data are available for download.

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