LATEST REPORTS
Spun Yarn Prices: Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Yarn prices are falling sharply in China and showing early signs of strain across South Asia, as U.S. tariffs trigger a fresh wave of uncertainty in regional textile markets. 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)
Cotton yarn markets remained soft this week, with stable to slightly declining export prices in India and Pakistan, and continued weakness in China’s import demand across all origins. 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)
Pakistan's textile sector is navigating a complex landscape of declining yarn prices, shifting trade dynamics, and stable synthetic fiber costs, with government support and competitive tariffs offering some cushion against global headwinds. 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.
<divIndia Apparel Exports (Country Report)
India's apparel exports may face near-term uncertainty from proposed U.S. tariffs, but could gain a competitive edge over key rivals and benefit in the longer term from a potential free trade agreement with the European Union. This report provides an in-depth analysis of India's export performance during 2024, detailing figures in terms of volume, Indian Rupees (INR), and US Dollars (USD) for each destination. Unit values are presented in both INR and USD, along
China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)
China’s fiber and yarn markets are weakening rapidly as falling raw material costs, looming U.S. tariffs, and slowing apparel demand drive down prices and create diverging margins across fiber types. Each week, our report delivers in-depth analysis of China's cotton, polyester, and viscose markets, featuring detailed pricing data for both domestic and imported yarns. Our yarn tables provide a comprehensive overview of market trends through key benchmark indicators. It also includes local market prices
India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)
India’s yarn market remains steady but subdued, with flat prices and tight margins reflecting cautious mill operations amid stable demand and limited cost relief. Our tables and charts offer a detailed overview of the Indian yarn market through benchmark indicators of 100% cotton, 100% polyester staple fiber (PSF), 100% viscose staple fiber (VSF), as well as poly-cotton and poly-viscose blends. The weekly report also tracks price trends for cotton, polyester, and viscose. Additionally, it
U.S. Apparel Imports: February 2025 (Monthly)
U.S. apparel imports lost momentum in February, even before the impact of newly announced U.S. tariffs on Asian suppliers, signaling deeper declines may lie ahead. 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
Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)
Global cotton markets are reeling from sharp declines in futures and physical prices following new U.S. tariffs on Asian apparel imports, with China, India, and Pakistan showing varied reactions amid speculation of potential trade deals favoring U.S. cotton exports. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton