Editorial Team

EU Clothing Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

Unit values of EU clothing imports rose less significantly in US dollars in the first three quarters of 2023 with sharp differences depending on product categories and origins. Our series of statistical tables offer a comprehensive comparison of volume, value, and unit value changes per origin and product category in January-September 2023. The report also includes a detailed comparison of unit prices through a series of indexes. Unit value changes in percentage terms and market shares per category and per origin are also released. Our full table is available for download.

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Goose and Duck Down Prices in China (Monthly)

Goose-down fiber prices surged in the last few weeks in China, over a sharp rise in demand for jackets during this unusually cold winter in China. This report displays prices for goose and duck down in China using the GB-T14272-2011 standard. Tables and charts are available to help you see the latest trends. Daily and historical data are available for download.
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Goose and Duck Down Prices in China (Quarterly)

Goose-down fiber prices surged in the last few weeks in China, over a sharp rise in demand for jackets during this unusually cold winter in China. This report displays prices for goose and duck down in China using the GB-T14272-2011 standard. Tables and charts are available to help you see the latest trends. Daily and historical data are available for download.
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E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

EU clothing imports dropped less dramatically in November than in the two preceding months. 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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Minimum Wages in Apparel Manufacturing Countries

Minimum wages have been increased in low-income countries as of January 1st. However, when factoring in inflation, the minimum wages have shown minimal growth over the past nine years, and in some countries, they have even declined, leading to social unrest, as seen in Bangladesh. Our report presents minimum wages in low-cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from 2015 to 2024, both in local currency and US$ terms. Real wages have been calculated, and we provide a 9-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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