Month: May 2024

EU Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2024: Origins

Chinese shipments to the EU clothing market surged in the first quarter of 2024, thanks to a sharp decline in unit prices. Results varied significantly among the different origins. Our comprehensive report covers the fourth quarters of 2018 to 2023 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. The data includes volume, value, and unit value changes in both Euro and US dollar terms. Full data are available for download.
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Bangladesh Yarn Market Prices (Monthly)

Cotton yarn prices began rising in Bangladesh after cotton import prices recovered, aligning with the rebound of New York's cotton futures. Our monthly report covers the yarn prices in Bangladesh, including cotton carded and combed, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% Polyester and 100% Viscose. Data on the cotton consumption and cotton fiber and yarn imports of Bangladesh provide further insight.
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Nylon Chain Prices (Monthly)

Nylon prices rebounded in China in May, partly due to a surge in benzene and caprolactam prices. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) prices. The report displays a vertical view of Nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. Furthermore, the Nylon/CPL spread is also calculated to assess the gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
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China Apparel Exports (Quarterly)

China's apparel exports began to stabilize in the first quarter of 2024, partly driven by a significant increase in the volume of knit apparel shipments. Our quarterly report provides a comprehensive overview of China's apparel exports, encompassing volume, value, and unit values for each destination, over the past four years. Reports on knit, woven, and total apparel exports are presented separately. All data are readily accessible for download.
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US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

A general decline in unit prices during the first quarter led to an increase in the volume of US apparel imports, even though their value still decreased. As expected, the results differed significantly across origins and product categories. Our collection of statistical tables offers a thorough comparison of changes in volume, value, and unit price by origin and product category for the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, the report provides a detailed analysis of Chinese price trends relative to other origins, using a series of indices. Changes in unit values, shown as percentages, along with market shares for each category and origin, are also detailed. The complete table is available for download.
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