Editorial Team

Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

Food inflation is set to accelerate globally. Despite this, minimum wages have largely been stagnant in apparel manufacturing economies. Governments have limited or no capacity to respond due to economic weakness, high indebtedness and political turmoil. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from January 2015 to May 2022, in local currency and US$ terms. A 6-year comparison is available in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms. Minimum wages in China are also displayed.

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EU Clothing Imports in 2nd Quarter 2022: Markets

EU clothing imports continued to surge on most markets in the second quarter. However, imports stayed below pre-pandemic levels on a series of European markets. Our 5-year data cover the second quarter from 2017-22. The report reflects long-term European Union clothing market trends, offering a comprehensive review of the EU's imports per destination. Our statistical report provides volume, value, and unit value changes released in both euro and US$ terms. The full table is available for download.
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Polyester Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Polyester fiber prices fell in September with margins declining at spinning mills in China and India, however. Pakistani yarn producers benefited from a rebound in their prices. Our monthly report compares polyester staple fiber prices and polyester spun yarn prices in China, India, and Pakistan in both local currency terms and US$ terms. The gross margins of spinners are also calculated. Historical data back to 2007 are available for download.
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EU Clothing Imports in 2nd Quarter 2022: Origins

EU clothing imports surged in the second quarter of 2022, with China teking additional shares of the market in volume and value terms. Our comprehensive reports cover the 1st quarter of 2022 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. Many statistical tables are released, with volume, value, and unit value changes in both euro and US$ terms. Data covering Q1 2017-22 are available for download.
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Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

Minimum wages have not been raised in most low-income countries although food and energy prices are boosted by the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine. Our report displays minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia, from January 2015 to September 2022, in local currency and US$ terms. A 7-year comparison is available in local currency terms, 2015 US$ terms, and nominal US$ terms.
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