Month: April 2024

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation rates have remained stubbornly elevated in a series of apparel-exporting countries, while rivals have experienced slower growth in consumer prices. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. Furthermore, we assess the impact of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the real terms of trade for exporters.

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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester chain prices tend to ease in China, in line with a rise in production at paraxylene and PTA plants. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the prices for essential components within the polyester chain, including paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn. Furthermore, it includes domestic price data for both China and India, all of which is readily available for users to download.
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Linen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Quarterly)

Flax fiber prices continued to rise in the first quarter of 2023, resulting in a new jump in costs at linen textile plants in China. Our report offers a comprehensive view of international market prices, including China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. China's import and export data in volume and value terms is also available for download. Historical data covers the past 15 years.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices fell across the board last week in Asia, mirroring a new plunge in US cotton futures. This report covers the cotton futures markets in New York and China, as well as international prices by origin and domestic markets in China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. Additionally, we provide access to daily and historical data for download.
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E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

The volume of the EU's apparel imports stopped declining in February, driven by a significant increase in shipments from China. This surge was largely due to a decrease in the unit prices of these goods. The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to January 2002 can be downloaded.
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