Month: September 2023

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation has remained stubbornly high in a few emerging countries in August, negatively affecting their competitive advantage. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries using historical data dating back to June 2007. Furthermore, we evaluate the effects of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the actual terms of trade for exporters.

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E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

The clothing imports of EU abruptly recovered in July, with an increase in volume mainly attributed to the significant drop in unit prices from the previous year. The report we present highlights the monthly data on EU-27's clothing imports, categorized by their origin. We focus on the historical trends for China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, specifically highlighting the differences between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and you can download historical information dating back to January 2002.
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

Economic activity improved in August in China, as reflected by a slower decline in producer prices, incuding at textile factory gates. Our comprehensive statistical report provides a detailed analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, with a focus on the textile and clothing sectors. We closely monitor labor costs in major provinces to provide a comprehensive view of the economic landscape.
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Viscose, Lyocell & Modal Fiber Prices (Weekly)

Viscose prices rose further this Thursday in China in line with a fall in inventories. The report analyzes the prices of viscose, Lyocell, and modal fibers across various countries and tracks wood pulp prices in both China's domestic and import markets. Additionally, it provides comprehensive information about the price of viscose filament in China. All the data is conveniently available for download in CSV files.
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US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

US apparel imports fell tremendously in the first half of 2023 with sharp differences depending on product categories and origins. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive comparison of volume, value, and unit value changes per origin and product category in the first half 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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