Apparel Prices

Apparel Reports

Our apparel reports cover the global clothing market, with Apparel Exports from Asia and US ,EU, and UK Apparel Imports. Trade factors are also covered, including Labor Costs, Currency Markets, Production Costs in China, and Inflation in apparel manufacturing countries.

ApparelInflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

The era of easy disinflation in emerging markets is over, and for the apparel industry, this means rising production costs across South Asia while China's deflationary advantage keeps growing. 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.

ApparelChina Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

China's economy enters 2026 on a soft note, with weak inflation, faltering manufacturing confidence and a struggling apparel sector, though easing producer deflation and AI adoption offer a glimmer of hope.
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.

ApparelChina Apparel Exports in 4th Quarter 2025

China’s apparel export data point to a sharp overall decline in unit prices, with marked differences across destination markets.
This quarterly report provides a comprehensive overview of China's apparel export performance, examining key metrics such as volume, value, and unit values for each destination over the past four years. Detailed reports on knit, woven, and total apparel exports are presented separately, with all data readily available for download.

ApparelU.S. Apparel Imports in November 2025: Origins (Monthly)

U.S. apparel imports from China, Bangladesh, and India kept declining in November, reflecting past destocking and the impact of new U.S. tariffs. More recent tariff reductions affecting India, Central America, and Sub Saharan Africa could help redirect U.S. demand toward these origins.
This monthly report reviews U.S. apparel imports by country of origin and underscores the importance of tracking month to month movements amid sharp shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. The analysis covers volumes, values, and unit values, with year over year comparisons for the latest months available.