Editorial Team

Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

The U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have driven crude oil prices even higher, placing further strain on the polyester chain, which is already struggling to cope due to weak demand ahead of the anticipated U.S. tariff announcement on July 9. 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)

Cotton prices remain depressed as market activity stalls due to the conflict with Iran and anticipated increases in U.S. tariffs. 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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Spandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)

The Chinese spandex industry remains under severe pressure, with stagnant prices, squeezed margins, and rising structural challenges leaving little room for near-term recovery. 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.
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Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan  (Weekly)

Polyester fiber prices surged in China following a sharp rise in crude oil driven by geopolitical tensions, but weak demand in India and Pakistan limited regional momentum, and with US tariffs looming, the short-term rally risks giving way to renewed market pressure. Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers weekly updated data in both local currencies and US dollars to make easy comparisons with our extensive price tables. All of the data is available for download.
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Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton yarn prices were lifted in Pakistan by a new tax on cotton yarn imports while the surge in polyester prices in China may support PSF yarns. To compare market trends across these four countries, we have selected benchmark indicators, including 30s carded cotton knitting and 40s combed cotton knitting, polyester-cotton, 100% polyester, and 100% viscose. All data are available for download.
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