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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

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Meanwhile, shipping costs from other countries are likely to trend higher as longer routes are taken. Only South Korea, Indonesia, and Myanmar may see a muted effect in switching away from Chinese exports. For example, leather goods, woodcrafts and furniture from Myanmar and Indonesia. Benefits May Not Be Shared Equally.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

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Commenting on the outlook for 2024, Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence noted in part: “ Given current order book trends, the overall picture from the survey is one of supply exceeding demand for many goods, which points to downside risks to production, employment and prices as we head into 2024.”

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

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The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . The two recognized gauges of China’s manufacturing activity reflected differing perspectives and trending. Also highlighted was that purchasing activity, stocks of purchases and finished goods inventories collectively rose in July. Select Regional Highlights.

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

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From our lens, this trend is mainly an indicator of seasonal holiday related demand and spending for the traditional holiday quarter. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. percentage point increase from the 49.6 value reported in October.

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October Global PMI Reporting-Continued Production Contraction

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From our lens, this trend may be an indicator of seasonal demand in that the final quarter is usually holiday related demand and spending. Given the differing perspectives from both of these reports we will defer to the November report to ascertain specific trending of activity levels. Suppliers continue to have capacity.”

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

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This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. In contrast, noted was that the downturn in new export orders deepened in March, and that trend has extended to 22 months.

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Global PMI Levels in August Remain Sluggish

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The top producing nations by notion of highest PMI levels were noted as India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Greece and Russia. Reportedly business optimism has dipped to its lowest levels during the past nine months. Prices are generally stable.