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Our trade environment reports cover emerging currencies, minimum wages in emerging countries, production costs in China, and inflation rates in emerging countries.

Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

January 9, 2025
Minimum wages see slight increases in low-cost countries without fully offsetting inflation. 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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Emerging Currencies: December and Full 2024 (Monthly)

January 3, 2025
US dollar surged in December as euro nears parity, emerging currencies diverge. 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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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

December 18, 2024
Inflation rates are steadily declining in low-cost countries, with the risk of transitioning from disinflation to deflation already evident in China. In contrast, Bangladesh continues to grapple with rising inflation. 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. <a

China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

December 17, 2024
China's recent economic data has fallen short of expectations, prompting policymakers to consider more assertive measures, including a potential devaluation of the renminbi to enhance export competitiveness. Our comprehensive statistical report offers an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, focusing on the textile and clothing sectors. The report includes historical data on producer prices, purchasing prices, consumer prices, PMI surveys, and apparel exports.
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