Hmm.. i would like some info for this as well...
WHY NO REPLY!
From my point of view, manufacturing costs are alot lower in countries like china, korea and mexico. It is only feasible for companies to station their factory there. I think the parts are pratically the same from country to country.
So, since i'm not planning to be a guitar trader, i wouldn't care about value of guitars as long as it sound, feels and looks good.