Here is our latest in the series of  subscriber reports for  China :

1. Table for import quantities, prices and values of all denim apparel from China into US from 2000-2010.
2. Graph of  prices denim apparel from China into US from 2000-2010.
3. 3 large suppliers of denim apparel from China and their contacts and some of their buyers’ details.
4. Table for import of denim apparel into China from Jan – Oct 2011 as compared to the same period last year .
5. Table for import quantities, prices and values of men’s denim jeans from China into US from 2000-2010.
6. Table for import quantities, prices and values of women’s denim jeans from China into US from 2000-2010.
7. Table for Export figures of denim fabrics from China to US from 2000-2010 – prices, values and quantities.
8. Table for Export figures of denim fabrics from China to US for Jan-Oct 2011 as compared to same period last year. The prices, for example ,  increased 41% 
9. Top denim apparel exporting countries from around the world to US in 2010 . How China compares with other countries like Bangladesh , Mexico and others and their relative shares.

China has been the largest supplier of denim apparel to US in the last few years. It had displaced Mexico as number 1 supplier . Though China is currently facing problems of increased costs , it still remains the undisputed leader in this product and is still growing its share of denim supplies to the US and the EU. Lets see how China has fared over the last few years [private_special]

Due to economic recession in US, the imports have gone down dramatically and we can see that the denim apparel imports have reduced by about 23% in (Jan to Oct) 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010. However, due to increased cotton prices , the average prices have increased by 15%.. The decrease in imports from China , though affected by poor economic condition in US, is more than the fall in imports from other countries like Vietnam , Bangladesh and Cambodia signifying that somewhere China is losing its competitiveness compared to these countries.

China is much more stronger in women’s denim jeans apparel as compared to the Men’s denim . It is reflected in the volumes of exports and the exports of women’s denim apparel is about 3 times that of men’s denim.

Lets see how China is exporting its denim fabrics into US.

Exports for the period Jan-Oct 2011 for Denim Fabrics

The exports of denim fabrics from China has also reduced when we compare the period of Jan-Oct 2011 vs the same period in 2010. The average prices , though , have increased by over 41% du to cotton impact . It should be noted that the quantities and prices are in sq mtrs .

Lets see where China stands when compared to other countries regarding the exports of denim apparel into US for the year 2010. China stands at the first number with a volume of about 192 million pcs exported to US and has about 31% share of the US market and it is more than the entire Latin America’s share of about 31%.. Mexico has about 21% share of the market and Bangladesh is fast catching up with about 13% share and which is likely to increase. If Bangladesh gets the duty free benefits to US , it is likely to increase its share substantially …

Some Denim Apparel Suppliers from China

So who are some of the important suppliers of denim apparel to US from China . Lets have a look at some of them :

1.Guangdong Textile Import & Export Cotton Mfd. Goods Co. Ltd.

Guangdong textiles import &export cotton manufactured goods company limited is about the largest export enterprise in Guangdong province .Guangdong Textiles Import & Export Corporation (Group) is a leading foreign trade enterprise in China with 50-year experience in the field. It has gained a near-to-top position in the ranking of China`s 500 biggest enterprises in terms of value of import and export.
Some of the customers this company is supplying to in US are :

Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Thailand, China, South Korea, Japan, Puerto Rico, Philippines and soon the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland offering fashion and accessories for young women and men. Forever 21 typically serves the same audience and competes with Urban Outfitters, Wet Seal, H&M, New Look and Charlotte Russe.

Revise clothing wholesales women`s & children`s clothing; wholesales men`s & boys` clothing Uniforms, Swimwear, Athletic wear, Tshirts, Waistcoats, Clothing, Slacks and trousers and shorts, Shirts and blouses, Sweaters, Coats and jackets, Suits, Dresses and skirts and saris and kimonos, Overalls and coveralls, Folkloric clothing, Undergarments, Hosiery, Clothing accessories, Nightwear etc.

2.Wuxi Good Union Textile Company Limited.

Wuxi Good Union is mainly supplying to buyers like Swat Fame Inc and Loyaltex Fashion Inc. in USA.

Swat Fame has offices in Los Angeles and New York and designs and manufactures denim, sportswear, and dresses for juniors, girls, missy, and women`s contemporary markets. Speechless is its top brand, alongside other sellers Bu from Malibu, Corey P, Kut from the Kloth, See Thru Soul, and Underground Soul. Swat Fame`s collections are sold through US department stores, including Bloomingdale`s,Dillard`s, Von Maur, Buckle, Windsors, Arden B.,Macy`s,Nordstrom,J. C. Penney, and Kohl`s, as well as through specialty retailers such as Charlotte Russe.

3.Guangzhou Light Holdings Stationery And Sports

 
Founded in 1956, as one of the forerunners of Import & Export Companies in China, GZLI is experienced in import and export trade, domestic distribution, OEM & ODM manufacturing as well as transportation, warehousing and advertising. Being awarded as one of the biggest 200 export companies in China. It had a revenue of over $500 million in 2005.

Some of their buyers are Wicked Fashions , Revise clothing and Today’s Apparel.

Wicked Fashions, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets apparels for men and women.

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