Month: August 2021

Polyester Fiber and Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly) Copy

Polyester Fiber and Yarn Price Comparison: China, India and Pakistan (Monthly Report) 7 May 2021 Polyester staple fiber and spun yarn prices begun declining in April in China, India, and Pakistan, after rallying for months. Spinners’ gross margins moved into different directions depending on countries. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical … Read more

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Polyester Fiber and Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Polyester fiber and yarn prices rose in July in most locations, over a jump in crude oil and polyester intermediate prices. Margins improved, as a result. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download. Polyester staple fiber prices rose across the board in July, over ... Read more
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Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

Minimum wages have not been raised in 2021 in low-income countries due to the pandemic and whatever surging pressure from manufacturing workers. In China, by contrast, minimum wages have been significantly raised in a series of provinces, whereas Pakistan could experience a surge in its minimum wages. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from January 2015 to July 2021, in local currency and US$ terms. A 6-year comparison is available in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms. Minimum wages in China are also displayed.
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