>>When was the cost £1,200?
October to December 2020 (approx)
>>What's the average over the years 2014-19?
Depends very much on the US $ exchange rate and I am told, from several sources, between £1k and £2k - over the last 5 years.
>> Fundamentally I have always believed, and frequently been proven right, that change brings
>>opportunity.
Yes. It does. The supply chain has moved to Turkey and North Africa where a full container delivered is now £25k as opposed to the £35k from the Far East. The client doesn't think Turkey is viable long term though and they may need to go back to the Far East for much of their supply, hence the inflationary aspect, though who knows what the future holds re transport or any other pricing structure.
There are no raw material manufacturers of sufficient volume in the UK, though if the situation persists then someone may invest in the plant and growing the raw materials.
I had checked with other clients who ship from the Far East as well as colleagues and they have very similar experiences.
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