Editorial Team

ConventionalLinen Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

While flax prices have finally found a moment of calm after a volatile year, shifting global demands and hidden supply constraints suggest the linen market is already bracing for its next big disruption.. 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...

ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester chain prices held firm last week despite falling crude oil prices, as supply tightening began to drive the market. 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...

ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices have surged across all major markets this week, with the rally now broadening beyond New York to encompass China, India, and Pakistan. 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...

ApparelInflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

The Iran war is pushing energy costs sharply higher across Asia, threatening a sustained inflation surge in emerging economies that could compress exporter margins, weaken currencies, and trigger a broader economic slowdown. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. Furthermore, we assess the impact of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the real terms of trade for exporters. Read more...

SustainablesRecycled Polyester Staple Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Recycled polyester staple fiber prices have surged from pre-war levels across Asia, carried higher by the jump in virgin PSF and sharply rising raw material costs, whereas the narrowing price gap with virgin fiber is beginning to reshape demand dynamics. Our recycled polyester fibers and yarns report covers Re-Polyester Staple Fibers (Re-PSF) in China, India, and Pakistan, as well as Re-PSF yarns in India and Pakistan. Re-PSF fiber prices are compared with virgin PSF prices, and Re-PSF yarn prices are compared with virgin PSF yarn prices. An in-depth analysis is provided to assess current and future market trends. Historical data are available for download. Read more...