The overview of domestic and foreign players along with their expansion strategies allows the client to formulate their business plans as per the Chinese market environment.
Key Findings
§ Chinese apparel industry had a trade surplus of over US$ 100 Billion in 2006.
§ Chinese apparel exports to grow at 9.46% in 2007.
§ Distribution channels for apparel industry in China are very diversified – ranging from Hypermarket and Departmental Store to Commodity market.
§ Female apparel is the most dominant segment in the entire apparel industry.
§ Changing consumer behavior.
Key Issues and Facts
The research report addresses the issues and facts critical to the success of Chinese apparel industry, including:
§ The market size and scope of apparel and textile industry in China.
§ Evaluation of current market trends.
§ Analysis of various challenges and opportunities for the industry.
§ Factors driving growth in the sector.
§ Apparel and textile clusters in China.
§ Profile discussion of key players operating in the industry.
Key Players
This section covers the businesses and financials of domestic and international key players currently operating in the Chinese apparel industry, including Youngor Group, ROMON Group Co., Ltd., Giordano International Limited, BAOXINIAO Group, Weiqiao Textile Company Limited, DKNY, Armani, Calvin Klein, Inc. and LVMH.
Research Methodology
Information Sources
Information has been sourced from various credible sources, namely books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to access to more than 3000 paid databases.
Analysis Method
The analysis methods include Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis.
Table of Contents
1. Analyst View
2. Research Overview
3. Industry Overview
3.1 Global Apparel & Textile Industry
3.2 China Apparel & Textile Industry
3.2.1 Foreign vs Domestic Players
3.2.1.1 Domestic Players
3.2.1.1.1 Domestic Brands – Dominate Mass Segment
3.2.1.2 Foreign Players
3.2.1.2.1 Foreign Brands - Dominate High-End Market
3.2.1.2.2 Entry of Mid-tier Foreign Players
3.2.2 Distribution Channels
3.2.2.1 Franchise
3.2.2.2 Department Stores
3.2.2.3 Specialty Stores
3.2.2.4 Commodity Exchange Markets
3.2.2.5 Hypermarkets
3.2.2.6 Discount Outlets
3.2.2.7 Online Shopping
4. Industry Performance
4.1 Apparel & Textile Production
4.1.1 Yarn
4.1.2 Garment
4.1.3 Chemical Fiber
4.1.4 Clothes
4.1.5 Non-woven Textiles
4.1.6 Cotton
4.2 Market Segmentation
4.2.1 Casual Wear
4.2.2 Men’s Wear
4.2.3 Ladies Wear
4.2.4 Children’s Wear
4.2.5 Woolen Wear & Thermal Clothing
4.2.6 Knitted Undergarments
4.2.7 Trousers & Leather Wear
4.3 Apparel & Textile Clusters
4.3.1 Characteristics
4.3.1.1 Strong Linkages with the Outside World
4.3.1.2 Extended Production Chain
4.3.1.3 Presence of Wholesale/Commodity Exchange Market in/near the Clusters
4.3.1.4 Concerted Marketing Efforts among Enterprises
4.4 Consumer Behavior
4.4.1 Shopping Format Choice
4.4.2 Preferred Shopping Partner
4.4.3 Friends & Peers for Clothing Ideas
4.4.4 Style, Quality, Color & Price
4.4.5 Apparel Ownership
4.4.6 Style Awareness & Reaction to Change
4.4.7 Shopping for Clothing
4.4.8 Income/Buying Power
4.5 Textile Industry Profit
4.6 Exports
5. Industry Analysis
5.1 Expansion Strategies for Companies
5.1.1 Multi-Brand & Brand Extension
5.1.2 Chain Operation - Franchise Stores vs Self-managed Stores
5.2 Drivers
5.2.1 Increasing Disposable Income
5.2.2 Increasing Level of Investment
5.2.3 Increasing Chinese Consumers’ Spending on Clothing
5.3 Opportunities
5.3.1 Abolishment of MFA (Multi Fiber Arrangement)
5.3.2 Booming Cloth Market
5.3.3 Domestic Branded Products
5.3.4 Global Textile Machinery Industry
5.3.5 Growing Young Population
5.3.6 Growing Brand-conscious Population
5.4 Challenges
5.4.1 General Safeguard Taxes
5.4.2 Higher Global Tariffs
5.4.3 Reduction in Export Tax Rebate
5.4.4 Increasing Inflation Pressure
5.4.5 Lack of Global Brands
5.4.6 Tariff Increase Proposed by US Lawmakers
5.4.7 Insufficiency of Professional Managers
5.4.8 Small & Fragmented Suppliers
5.4.9 Quality of Chinese Suppliers Varies
5.4.10 Regional Diversity & Uneven Economic Development
5.5 Future Outlook - 2007
5.5.1 Trends
5.5.1.1 Consumption Upgrade
5.5.1.2 Rising Demand for Casual Wear
5.5.1.3 Increasing Appetite for Fast Fashion
5.5.1.4 Functional Wear grasps More Attention
5.5.1.5 Technology & Fabric Innovation
5.5.1.6 Comfort over Fashion
5.5.2 Exports - 2007
6. Key Players
6.1 Domestic Players
6.1.1 Youngor Group
6.1.2 ROMON Group Co., Ltd.
6.1.3 Giordano International Limited
6.1.4 BAOXINIAO Group
6.1.5 Weiqiao Textile Company Limited
6.2 Foreign Players
6.2.1 DKNY
6.2.2 Armani
6.2.3 Calvin Klein, Inc
6.2.4 LVMH
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