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ApparelEU Clothing Imports: Origin Comparison in 2nd Quarter 2026
The overall figures hide sharp differences between categories and origins. Extra-EU volumes fell 4.3% in knit clothing and rose 0.3% in woven clothing. China gained in almost every category. Most other suppliers lost ground in the large categories. Unit values moved in very different directions from one origin to another.
ConventionalPakistan Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Cotton yarn prices rose sharply in Pakistan over the past four weeks. Cotton and polyester fiber became more expensive, and spinners passed these costs on to their buyers. Demand made this possible. Yarn exports rose, Chinese buyers booked ahead and yarn imports kept falling. As a result, prices are expected to stay firm in the near term.
ApparelUS Apparel Imports From Central America (Quarterly)
US apparel imports from Central America fell again in the second quarter of 2026. The decline was sharper than for total US imports. All six CAFTA-DR countries shipped lower volumes, but the results differ widely. Nicaragua lost nearly a third of its volumes and Honduras more than 10 percent. Guatemala and El Salvador limited their losses and increased the value of their sales. The Dominican Republic and Haiti declined in both volume and value.
ConventionalBangladesh Yarn Market Prices (Monthly)
Yarn prices in Bangladesh jumped in September. Gas and power shortages cut spinning output and spinners raised their offers. Prices then stopped rising in the last two weeks as gas supply improved. The government has also reopened the door to yarn imports after a short-lived attempt to restrict them. With cotton import costs now falling, the market has little room for further gains.
ConventionalPolyester Market Prices in Asia (Weekly)
Crude oil fell last week as tensions eased in the Middle East. This has not yet brought relief to polyester producers in China. PTA and MEG remain in short supply, so production costs stay high. Downstream buyers refuse to pay more, and fiber prices have stopped rising. Producers are left with negative margins and respond by cutting output.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the entire polyester value chain, from crude oil
ConventionalCotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Cotton prices fell again last week on all markets. New York futures lost more than 5% after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates and export sales disappointed. The decline spread to the A Index and to import offers at Chinese ports. Domestic prices also moved lower in Asia, where the new crop is arriving and imported cotton is becoming cheaper.
This report tracks cotton prices in international markets and in China, India,
ApparelCambodia Apparel Exports in 2nd Quarter 2026
Cambodia's apparel exports kept growing in the second quarter of 2026, but much more slowly than a year ago. Woven apparel and the US market supported shipments, while demand weakened in northern Europe. A new US tariff, closer scrutiny of transshipment and tense wage talks now weigh on the country's price advantage.
Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of Cambodia's apparel exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the
ConventionalViscose Fiber & Yarn Prices (Monthly)
Viscose fiber prices rose again in China and Pakistan over the past four weeks, supported by low inventories and firm pulp costs. Yarn prices followed in India and Bangladesh but not in China, where demand stays weak and spinning margins keep falling.
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