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This section covers the economic factors affecting the global textile and clothing markets, including the currency market, minimum wages, inflation rates, and China's production costs.
ApparelMinimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries
Minimum wages across most Asian apparel manufacturing hubs are failing to keep pace with the rising cost of living, squeezing real wages and threatening to ignite widespread labor tensions as the year progresses.
Our report presents minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from 2015 to 2026, 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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<divApparelInflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)
Asian inflation rates climbed in May as past energy price spikes filtered into the broader economy, forcing selective central banks to hike interest rates to defend their currencies before the recent plunge in crude oil began.
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 economic landscape in early 2026 reveals a sharp rebound in upstream production costs, even as apparel export performance remains volatile and factory gate clothing prices stay deflationary.
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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Our quarterly report displays a comprehensive comparison of minimum wages in emerging countries. Data are available in local currency terms and in US$, with a long-term comparison covering the past 5 years.
Our monthly report offers a statistical view of production and consumer prices in China, including in the textile and clothing sectors. Purchasing prices are also displayed, covering energy costs, textile materials, and fiber prices. Apparel retail sales are also reported.
Our quarterly report displays a comprehensive comparison of minimum wages in emerging countries. Data are available in local currency terms and in US$, with a long-term comparison covering the past 5 years.
Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of a large number of emerging currencies currencies against the USD, EUR, GBP, INR, PKR, and CNY.