The provided bar graph delineates the mean prices, in pounds, per kilometre of clothing, which was delivered into the European Union from six distinct exporter countries, in the years 1997 and 2003.
Overall, the prices of clothing from China, India, and Bangladesh increased, while those of Argentina and Japan saw a decrease. The figures for Brazil, in contrast, stayed unchanged.
Looking at the upward trends, the prices of the three former countries were lower compared to the latter nations. The figures for China stood at 10 in 1997, after which they experienced a considerable climb to about 16 in 2003. India and Bangladesh, similarly, showed a rise from 7 and 3 to nearly 13 and 6, respectively.
Regarding countries that showed downward trajectories, it is evident that the prices of clothing from Argentina were the highest in both years, despite a slight fall to 25 in 2003. Japan, likewise, experienced a slight decline to approximately 13 in the second period.
The figures for Brazil, on the other hand, showed no change, staying at the mark of about 23 in both periods.
