LATEST REPORTS
Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries
Minimum wages are being raised across the board in Asia, reflecting ageing populations and the need to boost consumption as international trade recedes.
Our report presents minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from 2015 to 2025, both in local currency and US$ terms. Real wages have been calculated, and we provide a 10-year comparison in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms. You can download the data
Viscose Fiber & Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Viscose fiber and yarn markets opened the year with muted price movements, reflecting a fragile balance between costs, supply, and demand.
This report offers an in-depth analysis of the viscose fiber markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Prices for 100% viscose yarns in China, India, and Pakistan are also displayed. Additionally, we provide monitoring of wood pulp prices in both the domestic and import markets of China. All the data is available for
US Apparel Imports in Jan-Sep 2025: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)
Driven by the surge in U.S. tariffs, Asian origins outside China posted double-digit growth across many product categories in the first three quarters of 2025, while China sharply reduced unit prices.
Our Sourcing Matrix provides a comprehensive comparison of changes in import volumes, values, and unit prices by origin and product type, with market shares shown in both volume and value terms. The full table, containing all data, is available for download.
Spandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)
The Chinese spandex market closed December in a holding pattern, with stable fiber prices reflecting a balance between easing costs and weak downstream 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.
US Apparel Imports in Jan-Sep 2025: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)
U.S. apparel imports from China have fallen sharply in the first nine months of the year, with significant variations across product categories in volume, value, and unit prices.
Our quarterly report compares US apparel imports from China with shipments from the Rest of the World (RoW) for every category of products in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical data cover the past five years, from 2020 to 2025.
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Indian fiber and yarn markets ended December on a mixed note, with cotton-led segments firming on higher raw material costs while manmade yarns lagged amid uneven demand and tight liquidity.
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
Polyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Polyester fiber and intermediate prices are expected to decline further in 2026, although the downside may be limited.
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.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Cotton prices rallied in China and India over the past two weeks, driven by a series of key factors.
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.