Middle East conflict may push up clothing prices.

The impact of the Middle East conflict is spreading from the energy market to the consumer end, and even affecting consumers' wardrobes. The impact of the Middle East conflict on the clothing industry is being transmitted layer by layer, from upstream raw materials, to midstream factory processing, to downstream logistics transportation, almost every link is affected. The CEO of British clothing retailer Next said that if the Middle East conflict continues for several months or extends into the fall, clothing prices may increase by about 1% around June or July, and then the increase may expand to a level of 4% to 10%. Swedish fashion company H&M also stated that if the Middle East conflict continues, it may lead to a slight increase in costs, and may also have a "significant impact" on consumer behavior. Therefore, it can be seen that the impact of the Middle East conflict is gradually spreading along the industrial chain, with rising costs of materials and fuel at the factory end, gradually transmitting to the end consumer, and potentially pushing up global clothing prices.