Month: January 2024

Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

Minimum wages have been increased in low-income countries as of January 1st. However, when factoring in inflation, the minimum wages have shown minimal growth over the past nine years, and in some countries, they have even declined, leading to social unrest, as seen in Bangladesh. Our report presents minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from 2015 to 2024, both in local currency and US$ terms. Real wages have been calculated, and we provide a 9-year comparison in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms. You can download the data for your reference.

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Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan  (Weekly)

Polyester prices have been supported by a fall in operating rates in China ahead of the lunar year holidays. Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers weekly updated data in both local currencies and US dollars to make easy comparisons with our extensive price tables. All of the data is available for download, providing valuable insights into the market trends and pricing dynamics for polyester fibers.
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U.S. Apparel Imports: November 2023 (Monthly)

US apparel imports reached historically low levels in November, although falling less significantly from a year earlier due to base effects. Our report provides a comprehensive picture of monthly US apparel imports with a specific focus on shipments from China and Vietnam. The report displays import data in terms of volumes, values, and unit values. Furthermore, the report explores historical trends spanning from 2000 to 2023. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.
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Organic and BCI Cotton Prices (Monthly)

Organic and BCI cotton prices continued to decline in the past weeks, in line with an overall drop in conventional cotton prices. Our monthly report on organic and BCI cotton prices covers the latest market trends in India and Pakistan, including the price differences between sustainable and conventional cotton. Average monthly data are also released.
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Polyester Fibers: China, India, Pakistan  (Weekly)

The Middle East crisis at the end of the last year provided a boost to polyester staple fiber prices. However, market trends could quickly change. Our weekly report provides a comprehensive picture of polyester staple fiber (PSF) and polyester filament yarn (POY, DTY, and FDY) markets in China, India, and Pakistan. The report offers weekly updated data in both local currencies and US dollars to make easy comparisons with our extensive price tables. All of the data is available for download, providing valuable insights into the market trends and pricing dynamics for polyester fibers.
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