LATEST REPORTS
US Apparel Imports in 2024: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)
U.S. apparel imports rebounded in 2024, but the shift away from Chinese suppliers persisted, with cotton and wool apparel seeing the strongest decline in China’s market share, while man-made fiber apparel remained more balanced, signaling a continued diversification in sourcing strategies. The quarterly report provides a comprehensive comparison of US apparel imports from China with those from the Rest of the World (RoW) across all product categories. The analysis includes data on import volumes,
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)
Inflation across Asia is broadly declining, with significant slowdowns in South Asia, particularly in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, while China and Indonesia maintain low inflation, and Vietnam see slight increase. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. Furthermore, we assess the impact of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the real terms of trade for exporters.
Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)
The Australian wool market softened amid increased supply, with the EMI dipping in AUD but rising in USD due to currency shifts, while finer wools showed resilience and crossbred types faced weaker demand. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade
Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)
Cotton remains the weakest fiber with steep yearly losses, while wool shows resilience despite a slight dip, and synthetic fibers continue to struggle. 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.
<divBangladesh Yarn Market Prices (Monthly)
Bangladesh's yarn market experienced a slight downward trend across various categories this month, influenced by global market dynamics, fluctuating demand, and adjustments in raw material prices. Our monthly report covers the yarn prices in Bangladesh, including cotton carded and combed, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% Polyester and 100% Viscose. Data on the cotton consumption and cotton fiber and yarn imports of Bangladesh provide further insight.
Recycled Polyester (Re-PSF) Yarn Prices (Monthly)
The prices of yarns produced from recycled polyester staple fibers have fluctuated over the past four weeks in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. Our report includes comparison tables of Re-PSF yarn prices in these three countries, highlighting the price differences between Re-PSF and virgin PSF yarns. All data is available for download.
Viscose Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)
The VSF market remains stable with minor fluctuations, supported by steady supply but challenged by weak demand and cost-side adjustments. This report offers an in-depth analysis of the viscose fiber markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Prices for 100% viscose yarns in China, India, and Pakistan are also displayed. Additionally, we provide monitoring of wood pulp prices in both the domestic and import markets of China. All the data is available for download.
<divGoose and Duck Down Prices in China (Monthly)
Goose and duck down prices in China remained stable this month, but long-term trends suggest continued upward pressure due to supply constraints, rising domestic demand, and environmental regulations. This report displays prices for goose and duck down in China using the GB-T14272-2011 standard. Tables and charts are available to help you see the latest trends. Daily and historical data are available for download.