Editorial Team

Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

Vietnam and Turkey’s postponements of minimum wage hikes originally scheduled for July 1, 2025, highlight how concerns over trade competitiveness are currently taking precedence over inflationary pressures and social welfare considerations in key export-driven economies. Our report presents minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from 2015 to 2025, both in local currency and US$ terms. Real wages have been calculated, and we provide a 10-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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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices are expected to remain under pressure in the coming weeks, with new Trump tariffs and uncertainty over further measures weighing on market sentiment. This report explores the drivers behind the downturn, analyzing futures trends in New York and China, international price movements by origin, and domestic markets in China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. Daily and historical data are available for download.
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Organic and BCI Cotton Yarn Prices (Monthly)

July saw stable to slightly declining yarn prices across South Asia, with organic cotton offering better margin resilience than BCI, particularly in India and Pakistan. Our report features price comparison tables for Organic and BCI cotton yarn in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Additionally, we have calculated gross margins at spinning mills in India and Pakistan. All the data is available for download.
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Recycled Polyester (Re-PSF) Yarn Prices (Monthly)

The Re-PSF yarn market showed mixed trends in June, with strong gains in Pakistan, slight growth in India, and a mild decline in Bangladesh, while maintaining a clear cost advantage over virgin alternatives. Our report includes comparison tables of Re-PSF yarn prices in these three countries, highlighting the price differences between Re-PSF and virgin PSF yarns. All data is available for download.
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Cotton & Polyester Price Comparison (Monthly)

Fiber markets rebounded in June, with cotton and polyester prices rising in China on improved trade sentiment and higher oil-driven costs, while India and Pakistan showed more muted or divergent movements. Our monthly report offers a detailed comparison of average cotton and PSF prices in China, India, and Pakistan, providing insights into both current and historical trends in the price disparity between cotton and polyester. It includes historical data covering the last 15 years, available for download.
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