Surging energy costs triggered by geopolitical tensions are driving a sharp divergence in inflation across Asian textile economies, threatening to reshape regional cost competitiveness. Our monthly ...

EU clothing imports surged in volume across 2025, driven by falling prices, automation, and a redirection of Chinese trade away from the United States. Our series of statistical tables offers a ...

Our weekly reports provide a comparison of spun yarn prices in China, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Market indicators are released on a weekly basis, in both local currencies and US dollars, ...

In August, cotton prices came under pressure from tariffs and the approaching new crop, while polyester markets stayed weak, weighed down by soft demand despite some cost support. Our monthly report ...

Our series of reports cover clothing imports for the 27 members of the European Union taken as a whole per HS 4-digit product category, including volume, value, and unit value changes in euro and US$ ...

In May, inflation rates continued to decline in most low-cost countries, although they rose further in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries with ...

Disinflation in places like Pakistan and Turkey contrasts with persistent inflation or deflation driven by economic fragility, as seen in Bangladesh, Egypt, China, and Sri Lanka. Our monthly report ...

Cotton prices continued to decline in January 2025, while polyester staple fiber remained stable, leading to a narrowing price gap that may influence textile industry trends. Our monthly report offers ...

The sharp depreciation of the renminbi following Trump’s election is anticipated to influence international yarn prices. We explain why in our weekly report which details the latest and long-term ...

U.S. apparel imports experienced notable shifts in strategic sourcing during Q1 2025, moving away from China and increasingly toward suppliers in South and Southeast Asia. This shift was primarily ...

Polyester chain prices remained flat over the past week, amid weakening demand from downstream processors, which could lead to reduced operating rates during the off-season. This report provides a ...

This week, Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) prices in China have seen a sudden surge, and there are several factors behind this increase. Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester ...