India becomes dumping ground for coal, China adds to misery
China, of late, has also entered the Indian coal market, which is currently being flooded by imports from Indonesia and South Africa.

Overseas polyester suppliers ease prices to woo reluctant buyers
Overseas suppliers have lowered their polyester prices from the recent peak levels, in view of consumer resistance to higher rates and resumption of full production by certain units which had earlier cut-back their output.

Cotton yarn exports up but buyers dominate despite surge in demand
Cotton yarn remains in the buyer's market abroad, despite some quantitative improvement in demand. One can certainly ship more yarn now than before, but at prices indicated by overseas buyers.


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