Editorial Team

ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Drought across the US cotton belt has triggered a sharp rally in New York futures. 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...

ApparelU.S. Apparel Imports in January 2026: Origins (Monthly)

US apparel import volumes fell sharply in January year-on-year as the elevated base set by 2025 tariff front-running distorted the comparison. This monthly report reviews U.S. apparel imports by country of origin and underscores the importance of tracking month to month movements amid sharp shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. The analysis covers volumes, values, and unit values, with year over year comparisons for the latest months available. Read more...

ConventionalBangladesh Yarn Market Prices (Monthly)

Bangladesh's yarn sector is under simultaneous pressure from rising production costs, tightening raw material access, and weakening downstream demand. 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. Read more...

ConventionalLinen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Flax fiber import prices in China declined sharply in January, marking a correction from the elevated levels sustained through late 2024. Our report provides an in-depth analysis of international market prices, including detailed insights into China's flax fiber import prices and linen yarn export prices. The report also includes China's import and export data, presented in both volume and value terms, and is available for download. Additionally, we offer historical data spanning the past 15 years for a comprehensive market perspective. Read more...

ConventionalNylon Chain Prices (Monthly)

The war on Iran sent crude oil sharply higher, triggering a rapid price surge across the entire nylon chain that has since stabilized at elevated levels, with markets now watching for a potential reversal. 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...