Read .

Executive Market Report - 14 October 2019

The crude oil market began the week on a weak note but ended strongly following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

FibresMarkets & Prices

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of Week ending 3 October

Cotton net sales of 188,800 RB for 2019-20 were up 6% from the previous week and 53% from the prior four-week average

FibresMarkets & Prices

PSF down as cost eases with China resuming

Polyester staple fibre prices in Asia were stable to down this week as the key market of China resumed operations on Tuesday

Textile filament prices ease after China holidays

Polyester filament yarn prices eased in China after the week-long national holidays

SyntheticsMarkets & Prices

Manmade fibre raw materials cost declines

Purified terephthalic acid markets in Asia remained subdued with costs rising at one end and downstream demand weakening on the other

Pakistan contracts to import two million cotton bales to cover shortfall

Cotton Futures, the December contract, was up week on week but weakened in response to the USDA reports

Prices13 Oct 2019

Wool Market Report - 11 October 2019

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

Pricesfree11 Oct 2019

South African wool market firm

The wool sale was held on 10 October with 13,776 bales on offer, of which, 92.9% were sold.

Prices11 Oct 2019

Fine NZ wool moves in line with Australian market

The New Zealand fine wool market played in line with the Australia market.

Pricesfree11 Oct 2019

A better week with positive tone for Australian wool

It was a better week for the Australian wool markets with a generally positive tone all round.

Pricesfree7 Oct 2019

Executive Market Report - 7 October 2019

Supply of some petrochemicals will rise after the Golden Week holidays (1-7 October) in the key market of China

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of Week ending 26 September

Cotton net sales of 177,800 RB for 2019-20 were up 15% from the previous week and 49% from the prior four-week average

Polyester fibre cheaper in China / Pakistan

Polyester staple fibre markets in China eased on the eve of National Day holidays, while later they were dominated by a sidelined stance

PFY market sentiments stable amid holidays

Polyester filament yarn market sentiments were stable and quiet in China in the week-long holiday as downstream mills maintained short-covering activities

European PTA contract down for September

Purified terephthalic acid markets in Asia were calm during this Golden week while China remained closed for the week-long National Day holidays

Cotton Futures inch up on weather concerns

Cotton Futures were a bit higher but closed closer to the lows after reaching a three-week high in the early session, on concerns about weather in Texas

Wool Market Report - 4 October 2019

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

UK prices ease as clearance rate falls

The wool sale held on 1 October saw prices ease with clearance rate disappointing at 60% down from 64% in the previous sale held on 17 September.

South African wool market down 3%

The fourth wool sale of the 2019-20 season was held on 2 October with 8,034 bales on offer, of which, 87.7% was sold.

New Zealand market eases despite lower volume

The New Zealand wool market was subdued in tandem with Australia and against a 2% depreciation of the Rand against the US Dollar and a 1.8% depreciation against the Euro.

A roller coaster week for Australian wool

It was a roller coaster week for the Australian wool markets, subdued by negative global events.

Prices30 Sept 2019

Executive Market Report - 30 September 2019

Crude oil prices posted a weekly loss on a faster-than-expected recovery in Saudi output, while investors were wary about global crude demand amid slowing economic growth in China.

Insightfree30 Sept 2019

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report of week ending 19 September

The USDA’s weekly export sales report of 19 September was sober and had little to add in terms of fresh development compared to the recent past.