LATEST REPORTS
ConventionalCotton Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Cotton yarn prices are declining across South Asia as Chinese demand evaporates and material costs fall, though China's domestic market remains firm due to local supply policies.
This new monthly report tracks the latest price trends, supply dynamics, and demand shifts in Asian cotton yarn and raw cotton markets. It provides a concise analysis of price movements across key regional hubs, exploring how changing spinner margins, domestic policy updates, and shifting import-export flows
ApparelUS Apparel Imports From Central America (Quarterly)
Apparel imports from Central America and the Dominican Republic outperformed the global average in the first quarter, driven by proximity advantages and favorable tariffs in specific categories.
Our report provides a comprehensive overview of US apparel imports from Haiti and the CAFTA-DR countries, namely Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic, in the first quarter of 2025. We compare the US imports per product category from CAFTA-DR with the overall shipments
ConventionalSpandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)
China's spandex market consolidated in May 2026, supported by high raw material costs and a notable surge in export demand.
Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices within the domestic Chinese market, along with weekly margin trends at spandex production facilities. We offer access to daily data from the preceding 12 months and monthly average prices over a decade, all available for download.
ConventionalIndia Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Indian cotton fiber and yarn prices are receding from their recent peaks, driven by falling global futures and India's strategic suspension of its 11% cotton import tariff.
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,
ApparelEmerging Currencies: May 2026 (Monthly)
Currency volatility continues to disrupt global apparel supply chains as geopolitical tensions and differing central bank policies drive diverging trends across emerging 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.
ConventionalCotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)
A May surge in global cotton prices, triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict and rising polyester costs, shows signs of cooling as cotton/PSF spreads begin to return to normal.
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
ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
The global polyester supply chain remains stalled by geopolitical uncertainty, with fiber prices frozen despite anticipations of eventually lower crude oil costs.
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.
ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Global cotton prices are retreating as improving weather and easing geopolitical tensions calm the international market, but domestic markets across Asia are experiencing diverse trends due to new shifts in official cotton policies.
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,