Inside Sourcing | Jun 2026
Having navigated the ‘energy shock’, supply chains are now preparing
MATERIALS | Mar 20, 2025
➤ Cotton futures have stabilized in the 66-67 cents range since mid-March, rebounding from 2020 lows of 63 cents earlier in the month, in part due to expectations of stronger global consumption.
➤ Geopolitical factors have been exerting upward pressure on oil prices, however this is being balanced by traders expecting additional supply to enter the market after OPEC+ announced plans to increase production by 138K bpd in April, marking its first output increase since 2022.
➤ Wool has increased 88 AUD/100Kg or +7.63% since the beginning of 2025.
➤ Synthetic fiber and yarns prices face downward pressure from uncertain global demand and expectations of lower oil prices.
SOURCING & SUPPLY CHAIN
Having navigated the ‘energy shock’, supply chains are now preparing
Oil markets are shifting away from crisis conditions, but geopolitical
AI-driven control towers are turning fragmented supply chain data into
US-China optics have improved, but the underlying trade conflict and
Despite oil surge charges, prices have not spiked. Capacity remains
Materials prices have stabilized – but a higher levels. However,