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USA: U.S. Apparel Import Prices in 1st Quarter 2008: China vs. Vietnam, Indonesia, India and Pakistan

U.S. apparel import prices rose in key categories over the first quarter with a double-digit increase even observed for cotton sweaters or man-made fiber suits and sweaters. The rise is mostly due to much higher Chinese prices this year, negatively affecting China's exports. Chinese suppliers however remain…

U.S. apparel import prices rose in key categories over the first quarter with a double-digit increase even observed for cotton sweaters or man-made fiber suits and sweaters. The rise is mostly due to much higher Chinese prices this year, negatively affecting China's exports. Chinese suppliers however remain competitive with man-made fiber apparel, as indicated by our series of statistical tables comparing unit prices per category and origin.

Source: EmergingTextile.com

From the Egytex news archive, first published on 22 May 2008. Figures and names are as reported at the time.

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