LATEST REPORTS
U.S. Apparel Imports: October 2025 (Monthly)
U.S. apparel imports fell sharply in October, according to the latest official data, released with a one-month delay due to the shutdown.
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
Organic and BCI Cotton Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices moved in different directions in the last few weeks in Asia with profit margins at spinning mills being everywhere negatively affected.
Our monthly report on organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices covers the latest market trends in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, including the price differences between sustainable and conventional cotton and the yarn vs fiber gap. Average monthly data are also released.
China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Monthly)
China’s fiber and yarn markets entered the new year with rising cost pressure and shifting price signals across the value chain. Our yarn tables provide a comprehensive overview of market trends through key benchmark indicators. It also includes local market prices from Qianqing (Zhejiang) and covers a wide range of products, including spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and various blends. The report is available for download.
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)
China’s economic indicators are improving month after month, as deflation risks gradually fade.
Our comprehensive statistical report offers an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, focusing on the textile and clothing sectors. The report includes historical data on producer prices, purchasing prices, consumer prices, PMI surveys, and apparel exports.
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)
Cotton prices have rebounded in Asia, leaving spinners with lower margins, as long as they had not heavily stocked up earlier.
Our report compares the prices of cotton fiber and yarn in China, India, and Pakistan for both previous months and the current month. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on the yarn/fiber spreads in each country. Gross margins of domestic spinners are presented on a monthly basis. The historical data goes
Polyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Trump’s threats against Iranian authorities have reignited the rally across the polyester chain.
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 have begun falling in China, as the market shifts back to reality.
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.
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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