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Polyester fibre prices flat while viscose rises

Polyester staple fibre offers largely held stable in China while physical trading values were slightly lower than offers.

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Textile filaments pause amid weak demand

Polyester filament yarn prices were steady to firm in China over a recovery in demand from weaving mills.

Fibre intermediates fluctuate in softness

The purified terephthalic acid futures market in China weakened, while spot goods were flat to slightly up on the week.

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Futures up on FSA/USDA reports

US cotton futures closed higher on the week as the FSA/USDA showed less-than-expected planted area in its certified acres reports.

Wool Market Report - 14 August 2020

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

Prices hold ground in the UK despite poor clearance rate

The third wool sale (BW103) of the 2020-21 season held on 11 August saw prices holding firm, with some types slightly dearer.

Prices down in South Africa due to global uncertainties

The 2020-21 wool season began with sales this week and an offering of 8,146 bales.

Mixed market in New Zealand amid limited finer wools offering

The New Zealand wool sale this week only saw the South Island operating with offerings at 10,480 bales.

Weak skirtings and oddments in Australia pull overall value down

The Australian wool market recorded an unusual week this week.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Executive Market Report - 10 August 2020

Global purchasing managers’ indexes (PMIs) representing manufacturing activity were finally in expansionary mode, coinciding with volume recovery in key chemicals markets in early Q3.

Insight10 Aug 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 30 July

The USDA Weekly Export Sales Report was not strong once again. According to the report, net cotton sales reductions of 68,500 RB for 2019-20 were down noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average.

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Polyester fibre up in China but down in India

Polyester staple fibre prices were raised in China on rising cost of raw material, while downstream demand remained flat.

Digital PrintingFilamentMarkets & Prices

Polyester filaments move sideways

Polyester filament yarn offers in China moved sideways amid slightly upwards fluctuating upstream purified terephthalic acid and mono ethylene glycol cost.

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PTA and MEG Asian markets strengthen

Purified terephthalic acid futures market strengthened in China again this week while spot offers rose narrowing the gap from futures.

Digital PrintingNaturalMarkets & Prices

Futures down as conditions reversed

US cotton futures’ 4-day straight rally was spoiled by a 253 points loss on weekend, as cotton condition ratings reversed trend.

Prices7 Aug 2020

Wool Market Report - 7 August

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

Prices7 Aug 2020

New Zealand wool market strengthens again

This week, the New Zealand wool sale saw both North Island and South Island offer 14,652 bales.

Prices7 Aug 2020

Australian wool market has disappointing sale after three-week recess

The Australian wool market's performance was disappointing in the first week back in sale after a long mid-year break.

FibresYarnsMarkets & Prices

Executive Market Report - 3 August 2020

According to reports, industries were in expansion mode in China for the fifth consecutive month in July, recovering from a record slump in February.

Insight3 Aug 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 23 July

According to the USDA's Weekly Export Sales report for week ending 23 July, net cotton sales of 118,700 RB for 2019-20 were up noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average.

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Polyester fibre market in lull season

Polyester staple fibre markets remained depressed in China due to a weakness in demand from textile producers.

Digital PrintingFilamentMarkets & Prices

Polyester filaments stable / Nylon eases once again

Polyester filament yarn offers were stable across Asian markets, partly because of firm feedstock. In China, trading atmosphere was lukewarm, as downstream mills maintained a cautious mood.