Editorial Team

ApparelEU Clothing Imports: Origin Comparison in 4th Quarter 2025

China is regaining ground in the EU clothing import market, using automation, AI-driven cost reduction, and redirected export capacity to undercut competitors across both knit and woven categories. Our series of statistical tables offers a comprehensive comparison of the changes in volume, value, and unit value for each origin and product category for the third quarter of 2025. The report also includes a detailed comparison of unit prices through a series of indices. Changes in unit value are presented in percentage terms, along with market shares per category and per origin. Our complete table is available for download. Read more...

ConventionalNylon Chain Prices (Monthly)

Nylon chain prices have come under pressure in the second half of April as slowing downstream demand has begun to outweigh the support from elevated raw material costs. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) prices. The report displays a vertical view of Nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. Furthermore, the Nylon/CPL spread is also calculated to assess the gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download. Read more...

ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Following a period of notable growth, the cotton market entered a consolidation phase this week as participants weighed ongoing supply-side risks against softening demand signals. 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. Read more...

ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester filament yarn prices have begun to slide in China even as feedstock costs rebound, exposing a growing disconnect between upstream price pressure and weakening downstream demand. 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...

ConventionalSpun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Monthly)

A broad surge in raw cotton and polyester prices is squeezing profit margins for Asian yarn spinners, driving up costs across the market with no immediate return to pre-war levels expected. 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. Read more...