Editorial Team

ApparelChina Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

China's economic landscape in early 2026 reveals a sharp rebound in upstream production costs, even as apparel export performance remains volatile and factory gate clothing prices stay deflationary. 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. Read more...

ConventionalPolyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

The Middle East crisis has driven a dramatic surge in Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) prices across Asia, severely squeezing spinner margins and creating a highly uncertain outlook for the coming months. Our report compares the prices of polyester staple fibers (PSF) and spun polyester yarns 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 back 18 years and is avaiable for download. Read more...

ApparelU.S. Apparel Imports: April 2026 (Monthly)

The long-term decline in US apparel imports accelerated in April, driven by plunging shipments from China ahead of a new shifting landscape of US trade policies. 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 2026. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers. Read more...

ApparelUK Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2026

British apparel import values edged higher in the first quarter while shipment volumes contracted, reflecting both renewed unit price inflation and the first effects of the UK's liberalised import regime for developing-country suppliers. Our quarterly report provides detailed data on UK clothing imports by country of origin and product category, covering knit, woven, and total apparel imports, with quarterly figures for the past four years in both volume and US dollars. Read more...

ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Latest escalations in the Middle East have driven crude oil prices higher, further pressuring polyester fiber margins as the industry braces for potential new US tariffs. 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. Read more...