Editorial Team

Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

Minimum wages could be progressively replaced by ‘Living Wages’ after the concept was officially adopted by the International Labor Organization (ILO) a few weeks ago. Our report presents minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from 2015 to 2024, both in local currency and US$ terms. Real wages have been calculated, and we provide a 9-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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China Fiber & Yarn Prices (Weekly)

Cotton and polyester fiber and yarn prices have diverged further in the past seven days in China. Our weekly report delves into the reasons behind this trend, offering an extensive analysis of the cotton, polyester, and viscose markets across China. It provides in-depth pricing details for both domestic and imported yarns and features local market prices from Qianqing (Zhejiang). The report encompasses a broad spectrum of products, including spun cotton, polyester, viscose, and various blends, and is available for download.
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Emerging Currencies: June & 1st Half 2024 (Monthly)

Most emerging market currencies fell in the first half of the year against the US dollar, providing a boost to exporters. 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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Polyester Chain Prices in Asia (Weekly)

Polyester material prices have increased in the past seven days in Asia, driven by higher costs along the supply chain and lower inventory levels. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the prices for essential components within the polyester chain, including paraxylene (PX), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), monoethylene glycol (MEG), polyester chips, staple fiber, and filament yarn. Furthermore, it includes domestic price data for both China and India, all of which is readily available for users to download.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Cotton prices are no longer declining in the international market, showing strong support due to several factors. This report covers the cotton futures markets in New York and China, as well as international prices by origin and domestic markets in China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. Additionally, we provide access to daily and historical data for download.
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