Editorial Team

U.S. Apparel Imports: August 2025 (Monthly)

US apparel imports fell in August amid sharply plunging Chinese shipments, according to official data that were eventually released after a long delay due to the US shutdown. 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. Read more...

Bangladesh Yarn Market Prices (Monthly)

Cotton yarn prices have remained frozen in Bangladesh over the past few weeks, despite lower cotton and yarn import prices. This monthly report provides detailed coverage of cotton yarn prices in Bangladesh, including conventional, BCI, organic, recycled, with carded and combed varieties across a wide range of counts. It also includes cotton and yarn import data, along with apparel export statistics, to deliver a complete market overview. Read more...

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

EU apparel imports rebounded in September amid a dramatic fall in Chinese prices and a spectacular comeback of Bangladeshi products. 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. Read more...

Polyester Fiber Prices in Asia (Weekly)

India has removed non-tariff barriers on polyester imports, a move that could boost polyester use domestically and provide some support to polyester prices globally. This report provides a detailed weekly analysis of the polyester fiber market, including Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) and Polyester Filament Yarn (PFY) prices in China, India, and Pakistan. The latest market trends are examined, with price forecasts offering insights into upcoming developments. All datasets, including 20 years of historical data, are available for download and further analysis. Read more...

Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Crude oil prices are falling ahead of a potential rebound linked to the war in Ukraine, as the US Senate prepares 500% import tariffs to use as a retaliatory tool. This report offers a detailed weekly analysis of the polyester chain, covering price trends for PX, PTA, MEG, polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn, along with domestic data for China. All data is downloadable for further review. Read more...