Study on the Supply Trends of Nail-Rods and Nail in China in 1860s-1880s as Seen in “Commercial Reports Recrivrd at the Foreign Office From Her Majesty’s Consuls in China.” | Synapse
April 3, 2026Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ)0 citationsOpen Access
Study on the Supply Trends of Nail-Rods and Nail in China in 1860s-1880s as Seen in “Commercial Reports Recrivrd at the Foreign Office From Her Majesty’s Consuls in China.”
The primary aim is to analyze historical trade trends in nail-rods and nails within China during the 1870s and 1880s.
Analyzed 19 volumes of 'Commercial Reports' from the Foreign Office
Focused on supply and demand dynamics in nail-rod and nail markets
Explored patterns through recorded trade data
Identified distinct shifts in supply trends during the analyzed period
Demonstrated variations in nail price fluctuations in different regions
Provided insights into the broader economic context of China in the late 19th century
Abstract
This article examines the trade trends of nail-rod and nail in China from the 1870s to 80s by examining 19 volumes of “Commercial Reports in China.” The following points became clear.