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Polyester Chain Prices: PX, PTA, MEG and Fiber Prices (Weekly Report)
2019-03-25 15:24:45| EmergingTextiles.com
Polyester intermediate prices have stayed relatively firm in the past week, whatever the fall of paraxylene prices over the addition of new production capacities in China. Operating rates are reaching record levels at polyester plants where profit margins are also further rising. Our weekly report covers the polyester chain in Asia, including PX (paraxylene), PTA (purified terephthalic acid), MEG (mono-ethylene glycol), polyester chips, and polyester staple and filament prices. Asian Contract Prices (ACPs) are also available for the PX, PTA and MEG markets in Asia, with 5-year charts and downloadable historical data.
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Viscose Staple Fiber and Spun Yarn Prices (Weekly Report)
2019-03-25 15:24:45| EmergingTextiles.com
Viscose fiber and spun yarn prices are now heavily falling in China, as the market remains confronted with excess inventories. Raw material costs have not similarly dropped, meaning that gross margins have probably disappeared at many viscose plants. Our weekly report covers the viscose/rayon staple fiber and filament markets over the last 12 months. Viscose spun yarn prices in China, India and Pakistan are also available. Cotton linter, cotton pulp and wood pulp prices on domestic and import markets are being tracked over the last 12 months, in addition.
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RKW Expands Capacity in Hoogstraten
2019-03-25 14:48:00| Nonwovens Industry Breaking News
Company's agricultural production capacity increases by more than 10%
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Esko launches automation engine for HP Indigo customers
2019-03-25 14:28:00| Label and Narrow Web Breaking News
The bespoke software, which is easy to implement and intuitive for users, is being showcased this week at the Dscoop Edge conference in Orlando.
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Hybrid Software unveils Stepz at Dscoop Edge
2019-03-25 14:19:00| Label and Narrow Web Breaking News
Stepz is a native PDF step & repeat tool derived from Hybrid's Packz editor, but with specialized functionality and pricing for digital print applications.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly Report)
2019-03-25 11:24:59| EmergingTextiles.com
Cotton fiber prices have clearly rebounded on the international market therefore triggering a need for replenishing stocks as textile production is also recovering at the same time. New York is back to a 3-month high and cotton prices are further rallying in India, whatever the rise of the rupee. Our weekly cotton report covers the international futures market in New York and China, and the physical indicator "A Index". Domestic cotton prices in China, India and Pakistan are also reviewed through a large number of tables and charts. All data are available for download.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly Report)
2019-03-25 11:24:59| EmergingTextiles.com
Inflation rates are everywhere under control, except for two major textile exporting countries, Pakistan and Turkey. In Pakistan, inflation rates are returning to higher levels due to the surge of import prices also affecting Turkey. After benefiting from the fall of their currencies, exporters could find it difficult to compete, eventually. Our monthly report offers a comparison of inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. Impact of currency changes vs the US dollar, the euro and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.
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U.S. Apparel Imports in 2018: China vs. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Mexico and Honduras
2019-03-22 21:24:35| EmergingTextiles.com
US apparel imports from China have remained strong in the past year, as anticipations of higher US tariffs have boosted shipments and unit values have declined overall. By contrast, other Asian countries like Vietnam are obviously confronted with a rise of their production costs slowing down exports to the United States. Results have however been radically different, depending on product categories and origins. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive comparison of volume, value and unit value changes per origin and product category in full 2018. The report also includes a detailed comparison of Chinese price trends vs other origins, through a series of indexes. Unit value changes in percentage terms and market shares per category and per origin are also released. Our full table is available for download.
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Wool Prices in Australia (Weekly Report)
2019-03-22 21:24:35| EmergingTextiles.com
Wool prices have further dropped in Australia this week, although very slightly. A higher Aussie dollar and a further lack of quality fibers have depressed demand. Our report delivers a comprehensive view of wool prices in Australia, with a long list of micron types in A$, US$ and euro terms. Historical charts are also available for download.
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Polyester Fiber Prices in China, India and Pakistan (Weekly Report)
2019-03-22 21:24:35| EmergingTextiles.com
Polyester fiber prices have stayed very firm in the past days in China, by contrast with a significant decline of PTA and MEG prices. The reduction of VAT rates as of April 1st could however result in lower price offers on the staple fiber and filament markets. Our weekly report covers the Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) on the domestic markets in China, India, and Pakistan. Polyester filament prices in China are also released, whereas the report includes a price comparison of polyester with cotton and viscose in China.
Tags: report china prices indiaCategory: Textiles and Nonwovens