DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ac98ea/prospects_for_the) has
announced the addition of Textiles Intelligence's new report "Prospects for the
Textile and Garment Industry in China" to their offering.
China's textile and garment industry has expanded at a breathtaking pace in
recent decades. Overall, the industry employs around 20 mn people directly-plus
a large number in support activities-and the sector fulfils a vital role in the
Chinese economy. Export sales expanded 42-fold in the 28 years to 2008 to reach
US$185 bn-more than ten times the value of Chinese textile and garment imports.
China has become the world's largest supplier of textiles and garments, and is
the largest source of textile and garment imports into the USA, the EU and
Japan. China also ranks among the world's largest producers of natural and
synthetic fibres, as well as having extensive operations for manufacturing
yarns, fabrics and garments. In 2007 alone, garment production amounted to 51 bn
pieces. Chinese manufacturers also account for around half of the world's
purchases of textile and garment manufacturing machinery.
China's rapid expansion stems from the declaration of an "open door" policy by
Deng Xiaoping 30 years ago. Since then a series of reforms has been implemented,
and international trade and investments have been promoted. In addition,
successive Chinese leaders have pursued policies designed to encourage private
enterprise and stimulate foreign investment. As a result, the industry is now
characterised by ambitious private sector enterprises, which have an
entrepreneurial spirit and a mission to expand their presence in international
markets while meeting demand from the country's increasingly prosperous
population of 1.34 bn people.
That said, the industry faces several challenges-including growing competition
from Asian countries with lower labour costs, notably Bangladesh and Vietnam.
One imperative is to move away from the low cost image which its products have
in the global marketplace and to develop recognised international brands.
Another imperative is to restructure manufacturing operations into larger units
to secure greater economies of scale and generate higher profit margins.
Meanwhile, the domestic market holds huge potential for growth and this will
underpin future expansion. Also, while the global recession has affected the
Chinese economy's short-term prospects, most experts have predicted significant
economic growth over the next two years, from which the Chinese textile and
garment sector stands to benefit.
Key Topics Covered:
Summary
Importance of the Textile and Garment Industry to the Chinese Economy
Development of the Textile and Garment Industry in China
China: Geographical, Political and Economic Profile
China: Infrastructure
China: Human Resources
Size and Structure of the Textile and Garment Industry in China
Textile and Garment Production in China
Production Machinery and Technology in China's Textile and Garment Industry
China's Textile and Garment Exports and Imports
Foreign Investment in China's Textile and Garment Industry
Government Policies and Investment Incentives
Textiles and Garments in China: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
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