Editorial Team

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

US apparel imports extended their decline into February, with broad-based weakness across volumes, values, and unit prices. 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 2025. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers. Read more...

ConventionalSpandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)

Spandex prices in China have continued to rise over the past month, driven by higher petrochemical costs. After two years of losses, producers are back in profit following a deep restructuring of the industry. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices within the domestic Chinese market, along with weekly margin trends at spandex production facilities. We offer access to daily data from the preceding 12 months and monthly average prices over a decade, all available for download. Read more...

ApparelEmerging Currencies: March and 1st Quarter 2026 (Monthly)

The US strike on Iran has triggered a dollar rally that is deepening inflation pressures across key sourcing markets, leaving central banks with little room to respond. 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. Read more...

ApparelIndonesia Apparel Exports in 4th Quarter 2025

US tariff uncertainty and an unratified EU trade deal leave Indonesia's apparel export outlook unresolved on both fronts. Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of Indonesia's apparel exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the last four years. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download. Read more...

ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester chain prices have reached a new elevated plateau as the Iran conflict continues to drive crude oil higher. 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...