Editorial Team

E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

The clothing imports of EU abruptly recovered in July, with an increase in volume mainly attributed to the significant drop in unit prices from the previous year. The report we present highlights the monthly data on EU-27’s clothing imports, categorized by their origin. We focus on the historical trends for China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, specifically highlighting the differences between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and you can download historical information dating back to January 2002.

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US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

US apparel imports fell tremendously in the first half 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 the first half of 2023. The report also includes a detailed comparison of Chinese price trends vs. other origins 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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EU Clothing Imports in 2nd Quarter 2023: Origins

EU's clothing imports from Bangladesh did not significantly decline in the second quarter of 2023 while shipments from China and Turkey plunged, in contrast. Our comprehensive report covers the second quarters of 2018 to 2023 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. The data includes volume, value, and unit value changes in both Euro and US dollar terms. Data covering Q2 2018 to 2023 are available for download.
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Cotton Fiber & Yarn Price Comparison (Monthly)

Cotton yarn prices did not fully follow the rise in cotton prices in India and Pakistan in August, with gross margins declining once again. Our report compares the prices of cotton fiber and yarn in China, India, and Pakistan for the past months and current month, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date view of the yarn/fiber spreads in the three countries. Gross margins of domestic spinners are displayed every month, with 14-year historical data available for download.
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U.S. Apparel Imports: July 2023 (Monthly)

US apparel imports fell at a significantly slower pace in July. China did not benefit from this recovery. Our report provides a monthly comparison of overall shipments from China, Vietnam, and other countries. Import data is presented in volumes, values, and unit values, and historical trends are analyzed from 2000 to 2023. Additionally, the report includes an analysis of apparel made from cotton versus man-made fibers.
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