LATEST REPORTS
ApparelU.S. Apparel Imports in Q1 2026: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)
US apparel imports from China plunged by more than 40% in volume during the first quarter due to elevated tariffs, though the long-term impact varies wildly across product lines.
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 first quarters from 2021 to 2026.
ConventionalCashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices (Quarterly)
Cashmere raw material prices in China have opened the new procurement season at sharply higher levels, with the Kelan index up more than a quarter since the middle of last yea.
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
ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Expectations of a US-Iran peace agreement are pulling down crude oil and polyester prices as the market prepares for a post-war period.
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 falling sharply as improving weather and resistance from spinners bring a swift end to the recent market rally.
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.
ConventionalWool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)
Wool prices rose slightly in Australia and held firm in South Africa this week, as strong demand for cheap wool offset early losses in the expensive fine wool sector. 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
ConventionalSpun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly)
Sharply higher fiber prices are squeezing profit margins for most Asian yarn producers, though Indian spinners continue to benefit from strong export demand.
To compare market trends across these four countries, we have selected benchmark indicators, including 30s carded cotton knitting and 40s combed cotton knitting, polyester-cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. All data are available for download.
ApparelU.S. Apparel Imports in Q1 2026: Categories (Quarterly)
US apparel imports continued a double-digit decline in the first quarter of 2026, with man-made fiber apparel falling faster in volume than cotton apparel.
Our report covers US apparel imports within each category from the first quarter of 2021 to the same period in 2026. The data includes imports in volumes, values, and unit values, over the past five years. Quarterly data spanning from 2011 to 2026 are available for download.
ConventionalBangladesh Yarn Market Prices (Monthly)
Bangladeshi spinners are no longer able to pass rising material costs onto the apparel industry as orders from the US and Europe slow down.
This monthly report provides detailed coverage of cotton yarn prices in Bangladesh, including cotton yarns with carded and combed varieties across a wide range of counts. It also includes other spun yarn prices, with poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester and 100% viscose.