Fiber Prices
Yarn Prices
Apparel Prices
Trade Environment
This section covers the economic factors affecting the global textile and clothing markets, including the currency market, minimum wages, inflation rates, and China's production costs.
ApparelEmerging Currencies: February 2026 (Monthly)
Emerging currencies were gaining ground in early 2026, but the escalation in the Middle East has reshuffled the deck, sending investors back to the dollar and clouding the outlook for the months ahead..
Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years.
ApparelInflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)
The era of easy disinflation in emerging markets is over, and for the apparel industry, this means rising production costs across South Asia while China's deflationary advantage keeps growing. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. 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.
ApparelEmerging Currencies: January 2026 (Monthly)
The U.S. dollar’s rebound at the end of January limited its monthly decline, although trends still point to a fall in 2026. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years.
Our quarterly report displays a comprehensive comparison of minimum wages in emerging countries. Data are available in local currency terms and in US$, with a long-term comparison covering the past 5 years.
Our monthly report offers a statistical view of production and consumer prices in China, including in the textile and clothing sectors. Purchasing prices are also displayed, covering energy costs, textile materials, and fiber prices. Apparel retail sales are also reported.
Our quarterly report displays a comprehensive comparison of minimum wages in emerging countries. Data are available in local currency terms and in US$, with a long-term comparison covering the past 5 years.
Our monthly statistical report displays a comprehensive view of a large number of emerging currencies currencies against the USD, EUR, GBP, INR, PKR, and CNY.