Month: August 2023

US Apparel Imports in 2nd Quarter 2023: Categories (Quarterly)

US apparel imports continued to experience a notable decline across the majority of product categories during the second quarter. However, the increase in unit values was considerably slower with sharp differences among categories. Our report covers US apparel imports within each category from the first quarter of 2018 to 2023. The data are released in volume, value, and unit values, over the last five years. Second-quarter data spanning from 2011 to 2023 are accessible for download.

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Viscose, Lyocell & Modal Fiber Prices (Weekly)

Viscose prices could rise in the coming period, and we will explain why. The report analyzes the prices of viscose, Lyocell, and modal fibers in various countries. It also tracks wood pulp prices in both China's domestic and import markets. Furthermore, it provides comprehensive information about the price of viscose filament in China. All the data is conveniently available for download in CSV files.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Consumer prices rebounded in several apparel manufacturing countries in July, signaling that the battle against inflation is still ongoing. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries using historical data dating back to June 2007. Furthermore, we evaluate the effects of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the actual terms of trade for exporters.
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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester intermediate prices stood strong throughout the past week, mirroring a buildup of stockpiles in anticipation of China's peak textile season. This weekly report focuses specifically on the polyester chain in Asia, including the prices of paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, as well as staple and filament yarn prices. Additionally, the report provides domestic prices from China and India. All data is available for download for users.
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US Apparel Imports in 2nd Quarter 2023: Origins (Quarterly)

Apparel imports from China declined less significantly than shipments from other origins in the second quarter, which is a sharp contrast to the previous quarters. Our quarterly report covers US apparel imports per origin, including changes in volume, value, and unit value, as well as market shares over the last five years. Quarterly data for the period between 2011 and 2023 are available for download.
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