Editorial Team

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...

SustainablesLyocell & Modal Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Lyocell prices have risen across Asian markets, supported by stronger demand, higher raw material costs, and firmer viscose staple fiber prices. This monthly report tracks lyocell and modal fiber prices in China, India, and Pakistan, alongside lyocell and modal yarn prices in India and Pakistan. All benchmark indicators are published in local currency and US dollars to allow cross-market comparison. The lyocell-viscose spread is calculated to measure the sustainable fiber premium. Yarn-to-fiber spreads are included to assess spinning mill margin trends. Users can also download daily time series covering the past twelve months. Read more...

ApparelChina Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

China's March economic data point to a rare and broad-based improvement in industrial conditions, with producer prices, manufacturing activity, and consumer spending all moving in a more positive direction. Our comprehensive statistical report offers an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, focusing on the textile and clothing sectors. The report includes historical data on producer prices, purchasing prices, consumer prices, PMI surveys, and apparel exports. Read more...