Editorial Team

U.S. Apparel Imports: June and 1st Half 2025 (Monthly)

June’s rebound in U.S. apparel imports was largely the result of temporary trade shifts, including pre-tariff stockpiling and a brief easing in tensions with China, rather than a sign of lasting demand recovery. 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.
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Trump Tariffs Reshape Apparel Trade

The United States' new reciprocal tariffs have disrupted global apparel trade, heavily penalizing India, reducing China’s relative disadvantage, and enhancing the competitiveness of lower-cost Asian exporters such as Bangladesh and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Central American countries like Honduras and El Salvador now face moderate tariffs of 10 percent, yet remain more competitive than their Asian counterparts due to geographic proximity and lower overall trade barriers. This report provides a detailed analysis of the impact of the new reciprocal tariffs on apparel exports from emerging countries in Asia and Central America, supported by a series of tables illustrating the shifting competitive landscape.
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Modal and Lyocell Yarn Prices (Monthly)

Lyocell and modal yarn prices continued to diverge in August, with India experiencing declines and tighter margins, while Pakistan maintained stable or rising prices with stronger profitability. Our monthly report analyzes the market trends of Lyocell and Modal yarn in India and Pakistan over the past 12 months, featuring a comprehensive series of tables and charts. All the data is available for download.
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Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton prices rose in China and India but fell in Pakistan in July, widening the price gap between cotton and polyester staple fiber (PSF) and reinforcing polyester’s cost advantage, particularly in China and India. 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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Emerging Currencies: July 2025 (Monthly)

The dollar returned to strength in July while the euro and pound slipped, the taka and Pak. rupee held firm, and the Turkish lira remained at the bottom of the pack. 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.
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