Month: July 2025

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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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

The textile fiber market remained cautious this week as participants awaited US tariff announcements. The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.
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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

Australian wool prices remained broadly stable but cautious this week, with mixed movements across wool categories amid limited trading confidence. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.
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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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