Trade Environment

This section covers the economic factors affecting the global textile and clothing markets, including the currency market, minimum wages, inflation rates, and China's production costs.

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation rates are steadily declining in low-cost countries, with the risk of transitioning from disinflation to deflation already evident in China. In contrast, Bangladesh continues to grapple with rising inflation. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. Furthermore, we assess the impact of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the real terms of trade for exporters.

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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

China's recent economic data has fallen short of expectations, prompting policymakers to consider more assertive measures, including a potential devaluation of the renminbi to enhance export competitiveness. Our comprehensive statistical report offers an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, focusing on the textile and clothing sectors. The report includes historical data on producer prices, purchasing prices, consumer prices, PMI surveys, and apparel exports.

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Emerging Currencies: November 2024 (Monthly)

The surge of the US dollar following Trump’s election has led to a significant weakening of the euro, the pound, and, most notably, the renminbi. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years.

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Our quarterly report displays a comprehensive comparison of minimum wages in emerging countries. Data are available in local currency terms and in US$, with a long-term comparison covering the past 5 years.

Our monthly report offers a statistical view of production and consumer prices in China, including in the textile and clothing sectors. Purchasing prices are also displayed, covering energy costs, textile materials, and fiber prices. Apparel retail sales are also reported.

Our quarterly report displays a comprehensive comparison of minimum wages in emerging countries. Data are available in local currency terms and in US$, with a long-term comparison covering the past 5 years.

Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of a large number of emerging currencies currencies against the USD, EUR, GBP, INR, PKR, and CNY.