What Lies Beneath The Fashion Industry

What Lies Beneath the Fashion Industry The fashion industry is a global industry and behind the glamorous catwalks, there are sourcing and manufacturing processes, working tirelessly to bring clothing to the masses. Take a look at what goes on in the fashion manufacturing world. Global Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Market 2011 Total Revenue of $3,049.5 Billion global textiles, apparel & luxury goods market Europe Accounts for 36.8% of the global womenswear market value UK 2012 Total Revenue of $83.2 Billion apparel, accessories & luxury goods market Global Womenswear Market Grew by 2.6% in 2011 with value of $600,491.7 Million Source: Marketline Global Network - Example of a Global Fashion Brand American Fashion Company Sources Fabric in China Clothes Manufactured in Vietnam Shipped to Warehouse in U.S.A. Finished in Italy Distribution to Retail Outlets Internationally Fashion Brands INDITEX H&M +DD > 800 Million Garments > 700 Independent Suppliers & Factories in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Far East and South Asia produced in 40+ countries worldwide 2011 Source: ystats Sourcing & Production in Asia OODJI ASIA 24 Million Clothing Items manufactured in Asia each year ADIDAS BESTSELLER = 80% of Products - from suppliers in Asia Sources largely from Asia - China, India and Bangladesh Source: ystats Most Responsive Chinese Regions Chinese Suppliers sending the most quotes to buyers in the apparel industry via Alibaba.com CHINA Shandong Alibaba's most active Jiangsu suppliers are in Guangdong Zhejiang Fujian Guangdong Do you need to source apparel? E Alibaba.com® Go to www.alibaba.com/alisourcepro and fill out a buying request. Global trade starts here.