Editorial Team

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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E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

EU apparel imports in April 2025 signaled a cooling phase, with growth easing, prices leveling off, and supplier dynamics continuing to shift in favor of Bangladesh. The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to January 2002 can be downloaded.
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China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

China’s yarn market remained flat this week despite rising cotton costs, with falling margins and weak demand prompting mills to cut output and signaling potential fiber price corrections ahead. 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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