Has the impending recession affected the imports of Denim into USA? Apparently no – if we go by the figures that have come. The imports of jeans into US has increased by 5% for the three quarters ended September 2008 as compared to the same period last year. It is also interesting to note that the increase has been uniform in both the Mens/Boys and Womens/Girls Jeans. Figures of Imports of Jeans into USA in 2007 and 2008 Particulars 2007(million pcs) 2008(million ...Read More

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As I mentioned in my previous report, there was a fall of about 10% in the first quarter for the total jeans imported into US. However, we now see a decent 7% improvement in the second quarter corresponding to the same quarter last year.. Here is a chart comparing the two years data by quarter.. Mens Jeans Imports into US 2007 & 2008 – Quarter wiseNew Page 1 Quarter 2007(million pcs) 2008(million pcs) Fall/Rise(%) First ...Read More

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