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Last updated: April 1, 2026

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 Jan ’26)

Posted on January 26, 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 Dec ’25)

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

Sofeast’s team continues to monitor the cost evolution of key raw materials in China to help importers and manufacturers stay informed when reviewing BOMs, quotations, and sourcing strategies. This monthly update summarizes price movements over December 2025, using weekly market … Continue reading →

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Hidden Commissions & Kickbacks: How Chinese Agents and Traders Quietly Erode Your Margin [Podcast]

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

In episode 306 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud tackle a “dirty secret” of China sourcing that many importers would rather not think about: hidden commissions and kickbacks quietly eating into their margins. They unpack how agents and trading … Continue reading →

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Plastic, Silicone, Steel, and Others: Updated China Raw Materials Costs (late Oct ’25)

Posted on October 28, 2025 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 Sep ’25)

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

Sofeast’s team continues monitoring the cost evolution of key raw materials in China to help 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 Jun ’25)

Posted on June 30, 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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China’s Rare Earth Monopoly: A Looming Supply Chain Crisis? [Podcast]

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Adrian Leighton

In today’s episode, Adrian is joined by our CEO, Renaud, to discuss the growing tension between the US and China over rare earth magnets and how China’s stranglehold on these materials is starting to squeeze global manufacturers. From electronics to … 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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