Month: March 2025

Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Overall, the polyester value chain is facing a widening disconnect, with upstream cost strength clashing against downstream demand weakness, tightening margins and clouding the near-term outlook. 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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Linen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Flax fiber prices have collapsed sharply in early 2025, but stable import volumes and widening spinning margins suggest underlying demand remains resilient despite continued market pressure. Our report provides an in-depth analysis of international market prices, including detailed insights into China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. The report also includes China's import and export data, presented in both volume and value terms, and is available for download. Additionally, we offer historical data spanning the past 15 years for a comprehensive market perspective.
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Cashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

China’s cashmere industry in 2024 faced declining trade volumes but maintained firm or rising prices, signaling a shift toward higher-end products amid softening global demand. Our report offers an overall picture of short-term and long-term trends in the cashmere market, including China's exports of fibers, with details on volume, value, and unit prices. Additionally, Italy's cashmere imports from China have been displayed. Historical data covering the last two years for China and five years for Italy are available for download.
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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

This week, the wool market continued its upward trend, with strong demand for broader Merino types in Australia and stable to rising prices in South Africa, while next week’s larger offering will test the market's ability to sustain these gains. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

Synthetic fiber prices fell on lower crude oil costs, with nylon 6 dropping sharply amid weak demand, while wool strengthened and cotton held steady. Our weekly report provides a detailed analysis of benchmark indicators within the textile fiber market. The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.
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