Month: February 2023

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation is still higher than a year ago in most low-income countries, and could stay elevated for years, with production costs rising further Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, with historical data available back to June 2007. The impact of currency changes vs. the US dollar, the euro, and the Sterling is also calculated to assess real terms of trade for exporters.

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Silk Prices in China (Quarterly)

Silk prices slightly rose in the past weeks in China, in line with an increase of dried cocoon prices. Prices are lower than a year ago, however. Our report provides a comprehensive view of China's silk market, including a comparison with the dried cocoon prices. China's silk export prices are also released along with the EU's silk import data.
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Nylon Chain Prices (Monthly)

Nylon 6 prices rose slightly in the past weeks over a recovery of material costs. Our monthly report covers the latest and long-term trends in nylon 6 (polyamide 6) prices, displaying a vertical view of the nylon chain prices, including benzene, caprolactam, staple fibers, and filament yarns. The nylon/CPL spread is also calculated for assessing the gross margin trends of filament producers. Daily prices for the past 12 months are available for download.
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Myanmar Apparel Exports (Country Report)

Apparel exports from Myanmar rebounded in 2022, reaching a record level although a series of Western retailers and brands chose to leave the impoverished country after the military coup of February 2021. Our report offers a comprehensive view of Myanmar's apparel exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the last four years. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. EU and US import data are released per product category. All data are available for download.
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India Fiber and Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Organic cotton yarn prices fell significantly in the past months in India, reflecting weaker demand for more expensive products when inflation limits retail sales in Western countries. Our weekly report covers fiber prices in India, including cotton, polyester, and viscose. Yarns are extensively covered, including carded and combed cotton, poly-cotton, poly-viscose, 100% polyester, 100% viscose, and 100% acrylic. Organic and BCI cotton fiber and yarn prices are available. Yarn prices are compared with fiber prices to assess the latest trends in the margins of Indian spinners.
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