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US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

A general decline in unit prices during the first quarter led to an increase in the volume of US apparel imports, even though their value still decreased. As expected, the results differed significantly across origins and product categories. Our collection of statistical tables offers a thorough comparison of changes in volume, value, and unit price by origin and product category for the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, the report provides a detailed analysis of Chinese price trends relative to other origins, using a series of indices. Changes in unit values, shown as percentages, along with market shares for each category and origin, are also detailed. The complete table is available for download.

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E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

EU's clothing imports from China surged significantly in March, after Chinese unit prices fell dramatically, in line with the current trends observed in many segments of the international market. The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to January 2002 can be downloaded.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

Inflation slowed down significantly in the past few months in Pakistan while staying elevated in Bangladesh. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. Furthermore, we assess the impact of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the real terms of trade for exporters.
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China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

Deflation continued to threaten China in April, as evidenced by a series of economic data, including further declines in apparel exports and retail sales. Our comprehensive statistical report provides an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, with a specific emphasis on the textile and clothing sectors.
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US Apparel Imports in 1st Quarter 2024: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)

China took advantage of lower unit prices in the first quarter of 2024, regaining shares of the US apparel import market to the detriment of the Rest of the World (RoW). 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 past five years, from 2018 to 2023.
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