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China prices: Sizing up second-tier cities PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 03 July 2008
After posting David Dayton's article on the key factors to weigh when considering a move away from established production centers in coastal China, we received a number of requests for a deeper look at the choices involved. In response, David elaborates on the sourcing strengths and weaknesses of first- and second-tier cities and provides some cautionary tales of manufacturing in the country's interior.

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China prices: Moving not necessarily a solution to rising prices PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Anyone with an ear to the ground in China sourcing is probably at some stage of wondering whether they should be shifting attention inland, or to Vietnam, or India, or Cambodia. With export prices rising in China -- especially its coastal region -- importers need to be mindful of the issue, even if they decide not to take action for now. However, as David Dayton cautions from the vantage point of an experienced in-country buyer, the decision involves more than a simple price comparison.

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China prices: Most exporters expect increases, aim to keep them moderate PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 02 May 2008
We surveyed over a thousand exporters in Greater China to gauge price trends in the next six months. Pressured by an appreciating currency, rising raw material and labor costs, reduced VAT refunds, and an uptick in inflation, most respondents expect to increase prices. However, amid growing buzz about alternative source markets, such as Vietnam and India, China suppliers aim to minimize price hikes to stay competitive.

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Cost of manufacturing in China going up PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 15 October 2007
China manufacturing cost is going up - but that's not reaching the mainstream press. Several factors are coming together to impact prices of manufacturing in China, and ultimately a company's sourcing strategies.

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