Editorial Team

Indonesia Apparel Exports (Country Report)

Indonesia’s apparel exports stagnated in the third quarter of 2022, after sharply rising from low levels in the first half, by contrast. Unit prices soared in the three years to Q3 2022. Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of Indonesia’s apparel exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the last four years. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. EU and US import data are released per product category. All data are available for download.

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Recycled Polyester Prices: China, India, Pakistan (Quarterly)

The recycled polyester prices stayed firm and stable in the last months in China, over low production levels. Re-PSF and Re-POY prices remained below virgin fiber prices, if excluding certification costs. Our report covers recycled polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Recycled fiber prices are compared with virgin polyester prices in China, India, and Pakistan. Weekly prices of the three countries in the last six months and historical price series for China are available for download.
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Turkey Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)

Trukey's apparel exports declined in volume in the third quarter of 2022, although staying strong to Germany, France, or the United States. Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of Turkey's apparel exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the last four years. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. EU and US import data are released per product category. All data are available for download.
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Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

Minimum wages were raised in many low-cost countries in the past weeks, as a result of a stronger rise in consumer prices. Over the long term, however, real wages fell or rose very slightly, far from the commitments of Western brands and retailers. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from 2015 to 2023, in local currency and US$ terms. An 8-year comparison is available in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms.
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China Apparel Exports (Quarterly Report)

China's apparel exports began dropping at the end of last year, over the negative impact of Covid-related supply chain disruption. Shipments to the United States fell in volumes, whereas exports to Europe remained robust. Our quarterly report offers a comprehensive view of China's exports in volume, value, and unit values per destination over the last four years. 3-year indexes are released to evaluate the impact of the pandemic. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download.
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