Month: June 2023

US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

US apparel imports sharply fell from most origins in the first quarter of 2023, with significant differences depending on sources and product categories, as reflected by our comprehensive review . Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive comparison of volume, value, and unit value changes per origin and product category in the first quarter of 2023. The report also includes a detailed comparison of Chinese price trends vs. other origins through a series of indexes. Unit value changes in percentage terms and market shares per category and per origin are also released. Our full table is available for download.

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EU Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2023: Origins

EU clothing imports from China and Turkey plunged in the first quarter, while Bangladesh and India made significant gains in terms of market share. Our comprehensive report covers the first quarters of 2018 to 2023 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. The data includes volume, value, and unit value changes in both Euro and US dollar terms. Data covering Q1 2018 to 2023 are available for download.
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U.S. Apparel Imports: April 2023 (Monthly)

US apparel imports fell at a slower rate in April due to a lower pace of decline of Chinese shipments. Our report provides a monthly comparison of overall shipments from China, Vietnam, and other nations. Import data is available in volumes, values, and unit values, and historical trends are analyzed from the period of 2000-2023. The report also includes an analysis of cotton versus man-made fiber apparel.
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton fiber and yarn prices moved in different directions in China, India, and Pakistan in May. Our report compares the prices of cotton fiber and yarn in China, India, and Pakistan for the past months and the month-to-date, offering a comprehensive and updated view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. Gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 14-year historical data available for download.
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Emerging Currencies: May 2023 (Monthly)

The US dollar rose slightly in May against most emerging currencies, with the euro and the pound falling significantly. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pak. Rupee and the Chinese renminbi over the last four years.
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