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Tag Archives: materials costs
Last updated: April 1, 2026
Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Mar ’26)
Sofeast’s team continues to monitor the cost evolution of key raw materials in China, helping importers and manufacturers stay informed. News! We have added copper to the list of materials we’re monitoring, as it’s a key material today and is … Continue reading →
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Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Feb ’26)
Sofeast’s team continues to monitor the cost evolution of key raw materials in China, helping importers and manufacturers stay informed. This latest update from the market analysts we work with reflects changes (RMB costs and %) over the past year … Continue reading →
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Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late May ’25)
It’s time for the monthly update tracking the costs of commonly used raw materials from China for the past year to help you understand the market’s current state. If you or your supplier purchase materials from China for your products, the cost … Continue reading →
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Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Feb ’25)
It’s time for the monthly update tracking the costs of commonly used raw materials from China for the past year to help you understand the market’s current state. If you or your supplier purchase materials from China for your products, the … Continue reading →
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Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (May ’21)
As you may be aware, many China raw materials are increasing in costs quickly these days. Rising material costs are putting pressure on small manufacturers in China already, and prices are forecast to keep rising this year. We’re tracking the … Continue reading →
Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (March ’21)
If you have been buying products from China, you have probably had bad experiences with pricing. Manufacturers often raise the price once a year, when their costs have gone up, or when the exchange rate got less favorable. The most … Continue reading →
