Why is that all Apple products made in China But also more expensive in China?

[ansionuk]

Any body has any clue about what is going on here?

[JESSICA A]

Because we have to pay for shipping to this country and that takes off a good $400.00. As over in China they don't pay for shipping over seas. They pay for road shipping which isn't as expencive. So they can price they're products higher because they don't have to pay soooo much for shipping.

[RolandL]

They are not directly sold there. They are shipped to the US for distibution or to other countries and the basis of the prices are the international value of the product, the cost of production etc. US company have manufacturing plants in third world countries because the cost of labor there are low. Why would they hire american workers demanding for $15 per hour min pay, when they can pay $10 for the whole day. So thats the reason why those electronics are manufactured there but still expensive in those countries because it is considered imported goods to them. They maybe labeled made in china "FOR" Apple Company of America.