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Trade Environment
Our Trade Environment reports cover key factors affecting apparel trade, including currency trends, production costs in China, inflation rates in emerging countries, and minimum wages 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%.
ApparelInflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)
Inflation rose again in most emerging countries in August, with South Asia leading the rebound. Higher energy costs and weaker currencies are pushing prices up in countries where inflation had eased earlier this year.
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.
ApparelChina Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)
Producer prices returned to more positive territory in August, ending the deterioration seen in previous month.
Our comprehensive statistical report offers an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, focusing on the textile and clothing sectors. The report includes historical data on producer prices, purchasing prices, consumer prices, PMI surveys, and apparel exports.
ApparelEmerging Currencies: August 2026 (Monthly)
Emerging currency values were little changed in August in a month of renewed US dollar weakness, but a possible shift in the Fed's policy could soon alter the picture.
Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in emerging countries 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)
Inflation rates eased across most emerging countries in July, but renewed tensions in the Middle East could quickly reverse the trend.
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.
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.