Japan’s apparel imports from China fell for the fourth consecutive year, dropping 7.61 per cent to $11.232 billion in 2024.
Volumes also declined across garment types.
Jerseys remained the top import at over 21 per cent of the total, followed by trousers, shirts, innerwear, and T-shirts.
The trend reflects a consistent shift since 2021, when imports stood at nearly $13.9 billion.Read More
Trade body FBCCI recently urged the Bangladesh government for policy support to restore confidence in trade and commerce in FY26.
Businesses demanded expansion of the tax net to raise revenue collection and ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Trade body BTMA, which earlier issued clearance for the import of spare machinery parts, said the process has become complicated after NBR took over the task.Read More
The US manufacturing sector expanded only marginally in April, amid subdued growth in new work and a further fall in output, S&P Global Ratings said.
Tariffs resulted in heightened uncertainty and a noticeable drop in new export sales.
Production fell for a second month in a row, albeit marginally and at a slower pace than in March.
Supply disruptions and cost concerns were widely noted.Read More
Dutch manufacturing output prices rose by 0.4 per cent YoY in March 2025, easing from 1.4 per cent in February, due to falling crude oil prices.
Brent crude averaged €66 ($75), over 15 per cent lower YoY.
Petroleum derivative prices dropped 11.4 per cent, and chemical product prices fell 1.2 per cent.
MoM, output prices declined 0.5 per cent, with export prices down 0.3 per cent.Read More
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The US Chamber of Commerce has urged the Trump administration to mitigate the impact of tariffs on American businesses, particularly small importers. In a formal letter, the Chamber called for automatic tariff exclusions for small business importers, the …Read More
The Netherlands’ gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025) compared to the previous quarter, according to the first estimate released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This modest increase follows a …Read More
The Ifo Institute fears that the German economy will contract again as early as the summer. Tightened US tariff policies prompted early goods purchases, which temporarily boosted German exports and industrial production, leading to a 0.2 per cent GDP …Read More
UK manufacturers faced a tough operating backdrop in April this year, with market uncertainties rising, client confidence retreating and cost pressures intensifying, according to S&P Global Ratings.At 45.4 in April, the seasonally adjusted S&P …Read More
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