Editorial Team

China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

China's cotton yarn market surged on renewed US trade hopes, while other yarn segments remained flat, reflecting cautious optimism and uneven demand recovery. Each week, our report delivers in-depth analysis of China's cotton, polyester, and viscose markets, featuring detailed pricing data for both domestic and imported yarns. Our yarn tables provide a comprehensive overview of market trends through key benchmark indicators. It also includes local market prices from Qianqing (Zhejiang) and covers a wide range of products, including spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and various blends. The report is available for download.
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Indian yarn prices remained broadly stable this week, with slight gains in polyester-cotton and viscose yarns, while spinning margins improved modestly due to steady fiber costs. Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for cotton, polyester, and viscose. Additionally, it includes export prices for cotton yarns in different counts.
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Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

The April and May 2025 trends reflect continued pressure on fiber markets, with PSF maintaining a clear cost advantage over cotton in India and Pakistan, likely encouraging greater use of synthetics in price-sensitive textile applications. Our monthly report offers a detailed comparison of average cotton and PSF prices in China, India, and Pakistan, providing insights into both current and historical trends in the price disparity between cotton and polyester. It includes historical data covering the last 15 years, available for download.
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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

The temporary US-China tariff truce has created a window for renewed trade, rising crude and polyester prices, and a potential surge in demand across the polyester chain, though sustained recovery will depend on long-term policy resolutions. This report provides a comprehensive weekly analysis of the vertical polyester chain, offering detailed insights into price trends for key components such as paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn. In addition to the analysis, the report includes domestic price data for both China and India, ensuring a broad regional perspective. All data is available for users to download for further review and analysis.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

The dramatic reduction in US-China tariffs has sparked renewed optimism across global cotton markets, with futures surging in both countries and expectations rising for a revival in trade flows, improved US export prospects, and broader bullish momentum despite recent price softness. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry.
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