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Apparel Reports

Our apparel reports cover the global clothing market, with Apparel Exports from Asia and US ,EU, and UK Apparel Imports. Trade factors are also covered, including Labor Costs, Currency Markets, Production Costs in China, and Inflation in apparel manufacturing countries.

ApparelEmerging Currencies: Jan-Sep 2026 (Monthly)

The US Fed was forced to raise its benchmark rates by 25 points in September to limit inflation triggered by US tariffs and the Middle East crisis. As a result, the US dollar rose against a large number of currencies. The ranking over the first three quarters of the year shows sharply diverging trends among emerging currencies. Most importantly, the Chinese currency rose by 4.35%.

ApparelBangladesh Apparel Exports in 2nd Quarter 2026

.Bangladesh's apparel exports fell in the second quarter of 2026. Shipments to Europe dropped sharply, with Germany, France and the Netherlands down by double digits in value. The US market held up better and Bangladesh gained market share there. Energy shortages have since disrupted production, but gas supply is now being restored.

ApparelTurkey Apparel Exports in 2nd Quarter 2026

Turkey's apparel exports rose 4% in value in the second quarter, the first year-on-year increase in six quarters. Volumes still fell, but the decline narrowed sharply. Higher unit values explain the entire gain. Growth came from the Middle East and the CIS, while sales to the European Union kept slipping.

ApparelEU Clothing Imports: Origin Comparison in 2nd Quarter 2026

The overall figures hide sharp differences between categories and origins. Extra-EU volumes fell 4.3% in knit clothing and rose 0.3% in woven clothing. China gained in almost every category. Most other suppliers lost ground in the large categories. Unit values moved in very different directions from one origin to another.