Editorial Team

Emerging Currencies: August 2025 (Monthly)

The dollar weakened further in August, but apparel-exporting countries were shielded from a steep decline, even as they faced a surge in U.S. tariffs. 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.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Global cotton markets remain under pressure, with weak demand, policy shifts, and weather disruptions driving prices down or adding volatility across key producing countries. 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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US Apparel Imports in 1st Half 2025: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

The first half of 2025 highlights sharp contrasts in US apparel imports, with cotton and MMF apparel diverging in both prices and volumes while sourcing becomes increasingly regionally specialized. .Our report provides a comprehensive comparison of changes in import volume, value, and unit prices by origin and product type. The full table, containing all data points and analyses, is available for download.
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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

A rare combination of tight supply and strong Chinese demand is driving wool prices steadily higher, with further gains likely in the near term. 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 download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.
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Lyocell & Modal Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Lyocell and modal markets in August showed diverging trends, with Pakistani mills benefiting from falling fiber costs and steady yarn demand, while Indian producers faced shrinking margins as yarn prices weakened more sharply than fiber. Our monthly report covers the Lyocell and Modal prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Benchmark indicators are released in local currency terms and US dollars. Modal and Lyocell prices are compared with viscose in the three countries. Daily data over the last 12 months can be downloaded.
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