Month: March 2025

Emerging Currencies: February 2025 (Monthly)

Emerging market currencies fluctuated in February, with the Turkish lira continuing its decline, the Indian rupee weakening, and the Chinese yuan remaining relatively stable, as US tariff concerns and economic instability pressured forex markets. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years.

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Organic and BCI Cotton Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Organic and BCI cotton yarn prices showed mixed trends, with slight increases in India and Pakistan, a decline in Bangladesh, and a modest improvement in spinner margins, signaling potential market stabilization. Our report features price comparison tables for Organic and BCI cotton yarn in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Additionally, we have calculated gross margins at spinning mills in India and Pakistan. All the data is available for download.
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China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

The United States imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese textiles, prompting China to retaliate with a 15% tariff on agricultural goods, including cotton. Our yarn tables offer a comprehensive overview of market trends through a series of benchmark indicators. Our weekly report provides in-depth analysis of the cotton, polyester, and viscose markets across China. The report features detailed pricing data for both domestic and imported yarns, along with local market prices from Qianqing (Zhejiang). It covers a broad range of products, including spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and various blends, and is available for download.
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Yarn prices in India remained stable, fiber costs showed mixed trends, and spinning mill margins held steady, with no major market shifts expected in the short term. Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for cotton, polyester, and viscose. Additionally, it includes export prices for cotton yarns in different counts.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

A new sharp decline in New York cotton futures in the past week reflects market concerns over new U.S. tariffs on Chinese apparel, which are expected to weaken China's cotton consumption and shift global textile supply chains. 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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