VIEWPOINT: Higher cotton cost tied to economic recovery
Will the recent decision by the Indian government to halt cotton exports have serious repercussions for garment makers around the…
Cotton caught in economic recovery
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THE FLANARANT: Indian cotton ban masks higher input costs
The Indian government's recent decision to halt cotton exports has led to claims from textile-producing countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan…
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PAKISTAN: Cotton shortage hits spinning mills
Pakistan could see the closure of 70% of its spinning plants by the end of May due to a cotton…
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SOURCING: US clothing import prices hit a 20-year low
The average price of US clothing imports has fallen to its lowest level in over 20 years, according to the…
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VIETNAM: Increasing cotton price hurts textile industry
Increasing prices of imported cotton is threatening local textile and garment production in Vietnam, which relies heavily on imported cotton.Vietnam…
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ANALYSIS: Cotton prices surge on Indian subcontinent
With the aim of moderating domestic prices of cotton yarn, last week the Indian government said it would suspend a…