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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.

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

September 28, 2023
Inflation has remained stubbornly high in a few emerging countries in August, negatively affecting their competitive advantage. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries using historical data dating back to June 2007. Furthermore, we evaluate the effects of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the actual terms of trade for exporters. Read more...

China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

September 21, 2023
Economic activity improved in August in China, as reflected by a slower decline in producer prices, incuding at textile factory gates. Our comprehensive statistical report provides a detailed analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, with a focus on the textile and clothing sectors. We closely monitor labor costs in major provinces to provide a comprehensive view of the economic landscape. Read more...

Emerging Currencies: August 2023 (Monthly)

September 1, 2023
The dollar rebounded in August on expectations of the US Fed further raising its interest rates. The Pakistani rupee plunged 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...

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

August 29, 2023
Consumer prices rebounded in several apparel manufacturing countries in July, signaling that the battle against inflation is still ongoing. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries using historical data dating back to June 2007. Furthermore, we evaluate the effects of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the actual terms of trade for exporters. Read more...