Editorial Team

China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

China’s economy is displaying concerning signs of deflationary trends, particularly evident in the notable decline of producer prices in June. Our comprehensive statistical report provides a detailed analysis of China’s production costs, consumer prices, and focuses on the textile and clothing sectors. We closely monitor labor costs in major provinces to offer a comprehensive view of the economic landscape.

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UK Clothing Imports: 1st Quarter 2023 (Quarterly Report)

UK's clothing imports fell significantly in the first quarter of 2023. China and Turkey were most negatively affected. Our quarterly report covers UK's clothing imports per origin, including knit clothing, woven clothing, and total clothing imports. Data are published in volume and US$.
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Gross margins fell significantly in the past months at cotton yarn plants in China, due to elevated cotton prices. 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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U.S. Apparel Imports: May 2023 (Monthly)

China's share of the US apparel import market rebounded in May, leading to a slower decline in total shipments. Our report offers a monthly comparison of overall shipments from China, Vietnam, and other countries. Import data is provided in terms of volumes, values, and unit values, and historical trends are analyzed from 2000 to 2023. The report also includes an analysis of apparel made from cotton versus man-made fibers.
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Spandex Chain Prices in China (Monthly)

Spandex prices have stopped rising in recent weeks in China after producers lowered their operating rates. Our monthly report covers spandex, MDI, and PTMEG prices in the domestic Chinese market, along with weekly margin trends at spandex plants. Price offers from major spandex producers are also provided. Daily data from the past 12 months and monthly average prices over a ten-year period are available for download.
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