French Clothing Seeks For Processing Outside China

According to the French "Le Figaro" 16 reported that in the future, French clothing is no longer a "made in China" world. It is true that China is still the world's largest exporter of clothing and France's largest supplier of clothing. However, France is now looking for cheaper cost because of the rising labor costs and the high cost of transportation and transportation. Replace Land.

France's imports of Chinese textile and clothing increased by 7% in the first 11 months of last year, but the increase in production costs actually increased by 4%. The increase in imports to Bangladesh and Pakistan reached 26% and 29% respectively.

The wages of Chinese garment industry workers have risen to 180 euros to 300 euros per month, roughly equal to Belarus, 160 euros in Tunisia, and only 50 euros in Madagascar. More and more France Clothing brands, such as IgG, "little boat" and Sirio, began to build processing land on this island.

In addition to wages, transport efficiency is also an important consideration. France's clothing brands began to look for processing areas nearby: Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean region and Madagascar. Romania, known as "Europe China", has become France's largest supplier of textiles and clothing in Europe.

In addition, China's domestic market demand continues to expand, as well as labor force. shortage It also makes Chinese enterprises unwilling to sign long-term contracts with small and medium-sized clothing brands in Europe.