Fiber Price Comparison

EmergingTextiles.com provides the opportunity to compare fiber prices on a daily or monthly basis, with historical data spanning the last five years. We cover a wide range of commonly used fibers, including cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, spandex, wool, and acrylic.

In addition to our daily and monthly comparison tables, we regularly publish a substantial number of charts that showcase data from the past 12 months or the previous five-year period. Additionally, we offer price ratios that facilitate monthly fiber comparisons, including comparisons with average prices in the current month.

Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

The average monthly data for March 2025 confirms a steady decline in cotton prices and a more gradual drop in polyester prices, with the narrowing cost gap between the two fibers signaling a shift toward greater substitution in key Asian markets. 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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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

Natural fibers outperformed synthetics this week, with cotton and wool posting gains, viscose holding steady, and polyester and nylon showing continued weakness. Our weekly report provides a detailed analysis of benchmark indicators within the textile fiber market. The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.

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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

Synthetic fiber prices fell on lower crude oil costs, with nylon 6 dropping sharply amid weak demand, while wool strengthened and cotton held steady. Our weekly report provides a detailed analysis of benchmark indicators within the textile fiber market. The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.

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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

Cotton and wool prices rose this week, with wool maintaining its steady upward trend, while synthetic fibers remained weak—polyester and nylon declined, and viscose stayed stable. Our weekly report provides a detailed analysis of benchmark indicators within the textile fiber market. The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.

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