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The average price of Chinese apparel exports declined in Jan-Feb, continuing a trend seen in previous years. Large garments, smaller pairs and weighted apparel saw reductions in price, influenced by

In Q1 2024, Vietnam imported 126.415 million kg of cotton from Central and South America. Brazil led as the largest producer in the region, which contributed over 52 per cent of Vietnams total cotton

The trend of persistent inflation continues to trouble businesses, as it also suggests a possible delay in the US Feds rate cut schedule. However, the higher interest rates set by the Fed have not deterred

In China, spandex prices continue to fall. The material lost about 65 per cent of its peak value since late 2021. Prices had reached highs in early 2022, but global demand slowdowns for garments and

Three years post-COVID-19, Cambodias apparel exports to ASEAN countries remain below pre-pandemic levels. In the year 2020, exports reached $292.226 million but fell sharply in 2021, recovering to just

Despite high inflation and the Fed maintaining elevated interest rates, US retail sales increased unexpectedly in March, rising by 0.7 per cent MoM. This increase can be attributed to higher wage growth,

From January-March 2024, Chinas exports of textiles, garments and accessories rose to $65.910 billion, a 2.00 per cent increase from previous year. This growth included a 1.4 per cent rise in garment

Vietnams textile and garment exports increased by 8.8 per cent to $7.820 billion in the first quarter of 2024, with US being the largest market. Yarn exports also rose, with China as the top buyer.

In FY24, Japans imports of clothing and accessories fell to 3,564,850 million yen, accounting for 3.3 per cent of total imports. Following months of decline, a February surge indicated improved retail

In 2023, Ireland imported 4.65 per cent of its apparel from Vietnam, valued at $117.090 million, making Vietnam its sixth-largest supplier. Despite a fluctuating trend in previous years, Irelands apparel