LATEST REPORTS
Nylon Chain Prices (Monthly)
Nylon chain prices significantly declined due to falling benzene costs and subdued demand, but reduced producer operating rates suggest that the market may now be bottoming out. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) prices. The report displays a vertical view of Nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. Furthermore, the Nylon/CPL spread is also calculated to assess the gross margin trends of
Viscose Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)
Viscose staple fiber markets remain weak on sluggish demand and falling input costs. 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.
Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber (Re-PSF) Prices (Monthly)
Polyester Staple Fiber (Re-PSF) prices have shown distinct downward trends in the past four weeks in China and Pakistan, while remaining relatively stable in India. Our recycled polyester reports cover re-PSF in China, India, and Pakistan. Recycled fiber prices are compared with virgin fiber prices. An in-depth analysis is displayed to assess current and future market trends. Historical data are available for download.
Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan (Weekly)
The polyester fibers market faces challenges from rising crude oil prices, compressed margins at fiber plants, weakening textile demand, and potential new US tariffs, resulting in declining fiber prices in China, India, and Pakistan. 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
Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)
The Asian spun yarn markets exhibit selective stability and cautious optimism amid mixed regional demand trends and varying raw material influences. 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.
Spun Yarn Prices: International Market (Weekly)
India's yarn exports remain resilient amid cautious global demand, while Pakistan struggles due to falling domestic cotton prices, and China's steady import activity reflects a guarded approach amidst ongoing market uncertainty. The report details the latest and long-term trends in the international yarn market, focusing on 100% cotton in China, India, and Pakistan. The report highlights various counts in both carded and combed cotton categories.
Pakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
The weekly fibers and yarns market in Pakistan saw widespread price declines driven by weak demand and competitive imports, with recent IMF funding providing hope for future stability. Our weekly review offers a comprehensive overview of Pakistan's domestic and export yarn markets. It comprises price data for a range of yarn types, encompassing cotton yarns, polyester-cotton blends, polyester-viscose blends, polyester-spun yarns, and viscose-spun yarns. Data are accessible for download.
Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)
Emerging economies are transitioning from inflation control to managing deflation risks, with currency shifts and weakening demand now shaping the inflation outlook more than price shocks. 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.