Garment manufacturing costs in Asia have risen 10–20 per cent in 2026, with a clear shift in cost composition.
Logistics and energy have emerged as key volatility drivers, while raw materials remain dominant and increasingly unstable.
Labour’s relative importance is declining.
Competitiveness now depends on managing multi-layered cost risks, not just low-cost production.Garment manufacturing costs in Asia have risen 10–20 per cent in 2026, with a clear shift in cost composition.
Logistics and energy have emerged as key volatility drivers, while raw materials remain dominant and increasingly unstable.
Labour’s relative importance is declining.
Competitiveness now depends on managing multi-layered cost risks, not just low-cost production.
Garment manufacturing costs in Asia: 2026 vs 2025
