LATEST REPORTS
U.S. Apparel Imports in November 2025: Origins (Monthly)
U.S. apparel imports from China, Bangladesh, and India kept declining in November, reflecting past destocking and the impact of new U.S. tariffs. More recent tariff reductions affecting India, Central America, and Sub Saharan Africa could help redirect U.S. demand toward these origins.
This monthly report reviews U.S. apparel imports by country of origin and underscores the importance of tracking month to month movements amid sharp shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. The
Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)
In January, cotton and polyester prices moved further apart, with cotton strengthening while polyester rose more slowly.
Our monthly report offers a detailed comparison of average cotton and PSF prices in China, India, and Pakistan, providing insights into both current and historical trends in the price disparity between cotton and polyester. It includes historical data covering the last 15 years, available for download.
Emerging Currencies: January 2026 (Monthly)
The U.S. dollar’s rebound at the end of January limited its monthly decline, although trends still point to a fall in 2026. 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.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
India’s fiber and yarn markets strengthened in January, with clear price gains driven by better demand and a weaker rupee. The sharp fall in US tariffs could boost market activities. 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
Polyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Polyester intermediate prices plunged on Monday as the Iran-related crisis eased temporarily.
This report offers a detailed weekly analysis of the polyester chain, covering price trends for PX, PTA, MEG, polyester chips, along with domestic polyester fiber prices (PSF and PFY) for China, India, and Pakistan.
All data is downloadable for further review.
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Cotton prices are no longer rising in China as the holidays approach and textile activity slows.
This report offers a comprehensive overview of cotton futures markets in New York and China, along with international prices by country of origin. It also analyzes the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. Daily and historical data are available for download.
U.S. Apparel Imports: November 2025 (Monthly)
US apparel imports declined less sharply in November, signaling a gradual return to more stable trends. This report provides a comprehensive picture of monthly US apparel imports with a specific focus on shipments from China and Vietnam. The report displays import data in terms of volumes, values, and unit values. Furthermore, the report explores historical trends spanning from 2000 to 2025. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those
Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)
After several weeks of strong gains, wool prices eased slightly this week, mainly due to currency effects rather than weaker demand.
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.