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US Apparel Imports in 1st Half 2023: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)

US apparel imports from China fell more significantly than shipments from other origins in the first half of 2023. However, the deflation in China could boost US demand. Our quarterly report compares US apparel imports from China with shipments from the Rest of the World (RoW) for every category of products in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical data cover the first quarter in the past five years, from 2018 to 2023.

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Emerging Currencies: August 2023 (Monthly)

The dollar rebounded in August on expectations of the US Fed further raising its interest rates. The Pakistani rupee plunged again. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the last five years.
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US Apparel Imports in 2nd Quarter 2023: Categories (Quarterly)

US apparel imports continued to experience a notable decline across the majority of product categories during the second quarter. However, the increase in unit values was considerably slower with sharp differences among categories. Our report covers US apparel imports within each category from the first quarter of 2018 to 2023. The data are released in volume, value, and unit values, over the last five years. Second-quarter data spanning from 2011 to 2023 are accessible for download.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Consumer prices rebounded in several apparel manufacturing countries in July, signaling that the battle against inflation is still ongoing. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries using historical data dating back to June 2007. Furthermore, we evaluate the effects of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the actual terms of trade for exporters.
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US Apparel Imports in 2nd Quarter 2023: Origins (Quarterly)

Apparel imports from China declined less significantly than shipments from other origins in the second quarter, which is a sharp contrast to the previous quarters. Our quarterly report covers US apparel imports per origin, including changes in volume, value, and unit value, as well as market shares over the last five years. Quarterly data for the period between 2011 and 2023 are available for download.
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