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Trade Environment Reports

Our trade environment reports cover emerging currencies, minimum wages in emerging countries, production costs in China, and inflation rates in emerging countries.

Emerging Currencies: November 2023 (Monthly)

December 1, 2023
The Euro and the Pound have rebounded sharply against the US dollar in November, resulting in a significant decline of emerging currencies for European importers. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian Rupee, the Pakistani Rupee, and the Chinese Renminbi over the last five years. Read more...

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

November 28, 2023
Inflation remained stubbornly elevated in key low-income countries in October, threatening their competitive advantage when demand falls further from Western countries. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to June 2007. 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. Read more...

China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

November 15, 2023
China's economy has reentered negative territory, causing concerns about deflation trends and instigating a wave of pessimism among buyers. Our comprehensive statistical report provides an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, with a specific emphasis on the textile and clothing sectors. We meticulously monitor labor costs in major provinces to offer a comprehensive overview of the economic landscape. Read more...

Emerging Currencies: October 2023 (Monthly)

November 1, 2023
The Pakistani rupee rebounded in October while the Turkish lira fell again. Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of currency values in low-income countries against the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian Rupee, the Pakistani Rupee, and the Chinese Renminbi over the last five years. Read more...