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Last updated: June 30, 2026

Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late June ’26)

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Adrian Leighton

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 in RMB costs and percentages over the past … Continue reading →

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Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Mar ’26)

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Renaud Anjoran

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)

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Adrian Leighton

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)

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

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)

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

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)

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

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 →

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Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (March ’21)

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Renaud Anjoran

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 →

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