Month: September 2023

EU Clothing Imports in 2nd Quarter 2023: Origins

EU’s clothing imports from Bangladesh did not significantly decline in the second quarter of 2023 while shipments from China and Turkey plunged, in contrast. Our comprehensive report covers the second 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 Q2 2018 to 2023 are available for download.

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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton yarn prices did not fully follow the rise in cotton prices in India and Pakistan in August, with gross margins declining once again. Our report compares the prices of cotton fiber and yarn in China, India, and Pakistan for the past months and current month, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date 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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U.S. Apparel Imports: July 2023 (Monthly)

US apparel imports fell at a significantly slower pace in July. China did not benefit from this recovery. Our report provides a monthly comparison of overall shipments from China, Vietnam, and other countries. Import data is presented in volumes, values, and unit values, and historical trends are analyzed from 2000 to 2023. Additionally, the report includes an analysis of apparel made from cotton versus man-made fibers.
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US Apparel Imports in 1st Half 2023: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)

US apparel imports from China fell more significantly than shipments from other origins in the first half of 2023. However, the deflation in China could boost US demand. Our quarterly report compares US apparel imports from China with shipments from the Rest of the World (RoW) for every category of products in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical data cover the first quarter in the past five years, from 2018 to 2023.
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Emerging Currencies: August 2023 (Monthly)

The dollar rebounded in August on expectations of the US Fed further raising its interest rates. The Pakistani rupee plunged again. 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 Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the last five years.
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