Minimum wages have been raised dramatically in a few countries where inflation rates soared in 2022 23 resulting in sharp differences between apparel manufacturing countries Our report displays minimum wages in low cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from 2015 to 2023 in local currency and US$ terms An eight year comparison is available in local currency terms 2015 US$ terms and nominal US$ terms <a href= https www emergingtextiles com 230623 minimum wages

Minimum wages were raised in many low cost countries in the past weeks as a result of a stronger rise in consumer prices Over the long term however real wages fell or rose very slightly far from the commitments of Western brands and retailers Our report displays minimum wages in low cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from 2015 to 2023 in local currency and US$ terms An 8 year comparison is available in

Minimum wages have not been raised in most low income countries although food and energy prices are boosted by the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine Our report displays minimum wages in low cost apparel manufacturing countries in Asia from January 2015 to September 2022 in local currency and US$ terms A 7 year comparison is available in local currency terms 2015 US$ terms and nominal US$ terms <a href= https www emergingtextiles