Month: February 2025

China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

China’s textile and clothing industry faces ongoing cost deflation, weak consumer demand, and trade uncertainties, posing challenges to profitability and growth. Our comprehensive statistical report offers an in-depth analysis of China’s production costs and consumer prices, focusing on the textile and clothing sectors. The report includes historical data on producer prices, purchasing prices, consumer prices, PMI surveys, and apparel exports.

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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

The global cotton market remains under pressure with weak demand, speculative activity, and taxation policies creating uncertainty, despite strong U.S. export sales and China’s rising domestic prices. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry.
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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

The polyester market remains under pressure as falling crude oil prices weaken cost support, while sluggish demand limits any significant price recovery across the value chain. This report provides a comprehensive weekly analysis of the vertical polyester chain, offering detailed insights into price trends for key components such as paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn. In addition to the analysis, the report includes domestic price data for both China and India, ensuring a broad regional perspective. All data is available for users to download for further review and analysis.
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US Apparel Imports in 2024: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)

U.S. apparel imports rebounded in 2024, but the shift away from Chinese suppliers persisted, with cotton and wool apparel seeing the strongest decline in China’s market share, while man-made fiber apparel remained more balanced, signaling a continued diversification in sourcing strategies. The quarterly report provides a comprehensive comparison of US apparel imports from China with those from the Rest of the World (RoW) across all product categories. The analysis includes data on import volumes, values, and unit values. Historical data spanning the past five years, from 2019 to 2024, further contextualize these trends.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation across Asia is broadly declining, with significant slowdowns in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, while China and Indonesia maintain low inflation, and Vietnam see slight increase. 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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