In this report, we’ve listed the major denim fabric importers in COLUMBIA for the month of October,2018 and analyzed the volume and average price along with the countries from where they are buying. The contents of this report are as below:

TOP 5 COUNTRIES SUPPLYCING DENIM FABRICS TO COLUMBIA

[private_special] In the month of October’18, Columbia has imported approx. 5.45 million sqm of denim fabrics out of which 3.39 million sqm have been exported by these countries. CHINA is the biggest exporter of Denim Fabric to Columbia with a total volume of 2.49 million sqm at an average price of USD 1.58/sqm. India is the 2nd biggest denim supplier which exported 1.23 million sqm of denim fabric at an average price of USD 1.16/sq. Brazil, Mexico, Pakistan, and Ecuador are other major countries which contributed 9%,5%,5% and 4% of the total import of denim fabric of Columbia respectively.

(Note: this data has been captured from various govt organizations including customs. the actual imports are likely to be higher than this figure .)

TOP 9 DENIM IMPORTING COMPANIES OF COLUMBIA

So far as the import of denim fabric by different companies are concerned, COLOMBIANA DE COMMERCIO and INTERNACIONAL DE are the biggest importers of denim fabric into Columbia with the total import of 1.13 million sqm and 4.53 lakhs sqm of denim fabric respectively with a cumulative share of 47% in the total import made by these 8 companies into Columbia. PERMODA LTDA is the buyer which has imported the denim fabrics at the most expensive average price i.e., $3.26/sqm and INTERNACIONAL DE has imported at the least average price of USD 1.20/sqm

COMPANY	VOLUME (SQM)	AVERAGE PRICE (USD/SQM)
COLOMBIANA DE COMERCIO SA	1,130,542	1.17
INTERNACIONAL DE	453,017	1.20
AMAZONA EXPORT SAS	416,538	1.34
PRIMATELA SA	289,980	1.71
COMERTEX SA	280,394	1.40
JOHN URIBE E HIJOS SA	273,579	1.78
PERMODA LTDA	209,789	3.26
STILOTEX SAS	176,345	1.78
GRUPO ALV SAS	166,471	1.63

COLOMBIANA DE COMERCIO

The total import of denim fabric made by COLOMBIANA DE during the month of October’18 is 1.13 million sqm. There are two major suppliers to Colombiana DE – one is Manomay Tex and another is Sangam India Limited. Manomay Tex supplied 683,035 sqm of denim fabric at an average price of $1.12/sqm and Sangam India supplied 273,061 sqm of denim fabric at an average price of $ 1.14/sqm.

Colombiana de Comercio S.A. distributes electronics, computers, Apparels, appliances, and grocery items. It also distributes and services motorcycles and motorcycle parts. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Bogota, Colombia. Registered Address: Calle 11 No 31 A – 42, Bogota,  Colombia and to know more visit - www.corbeta.com.co.

INTERNACIONAL DE

453,017 sqm of denim fabric has been imported by Internacional De in the month of October’18 at an average price of $1.20/sqm. Zhejiang Xinlan from China is the biggest supplier which supplied approx 83% of the total denim imported at an average price of $1.17/sqm.

Internacional de Distribuciones de Vestuario de Moda S.A., is a Colombian commercial company headquartered in the city of La Estrella in Antioquia region. It has been incorporated in 1997. The company’s main activities include designing, manufacturing, and commercialization of Apparels for women and men. The company is mostly known with its trademarks Carmel y Pacifika.

Address:

Cr 48 98a Sur 367 Km 4 Vte Caldas
La Estrella; Antioquia;

Website : http://www.lineadirecta.com.co/

AMAZONA EXPORT SAS

Amazon Export has imported 416,538 sqm of denim fabric in the month of October 2018 out of which Zhejiang Jinsuo supplied 225,260 sqm and Phonix International supplied 136,182 sqm at an average price of $1.21/sqm and $1.48/sqm.

PRIMATELA SA

The total import of denim fabric made by PRIMATELA during the month of October’18 is 289,980 sqm. There are only suppliers of PRIMATELA – one is the Next ERA and another is Zhejiang Tengma. Next Era supplied 161,317 sqm of denim fabric at an average price of $1.82/sqm and Zhejiang supplied 128,661 sqm of denim fabric at an average price of $ 1.57/sqm.

Primatela is one of the leading denim companies of Columbia, to know more about them, please visit http://www.primatela.com.

Contact:

CRA. 63 #17B-50
PBX: +57 1 413 7166
CallCenter: +57 1 446 3535
info@primatela.com.co

COMERTEX SA

280,394 sqm of denim fabric has been imported by Comertex SA in the month of October’18 at an average price of $1.40/sqm. Vicuna Textil from Brazil is the biggest supplier which supplied 202,015 sqm of denim fabric at an average price of $1.49/sqm. The rest has been imported from Tejidos San at an average price of $1.16/sqm.

Comertex has been one of the leading companies in the marketing of textile products in Colombia.Comertex attends segments of the textile chain, some markets in manufacturing, footwear, linens, and clothing, also has outlets to final consumers. Comertex began operations in 1974 as a family business trading in textiles as a result of a clear mission of the changing environment. For more information, visit –http://www.comertex.com.co

Address:Girón, Cra 17 No 60 – 170,Palenque Chimita Freeway,Tel. (57-7) 6760000

JOHN URIBE E HIJOS SA

John Uribe imported 273,579 sqm of denim fabrics in the month of Oct’18 and it got many suppliers on the board. Out of 7 suppliers, Signet Denim From India is the biggest supplier with the export volume of 73,230 sqm and Zhejiang Tengma from China is the second biggest suppliers with the total volume of 67,596 sqm. Average Price at which Signet is supplying is $1.14/sqm and Zhejiang is supplying at $1.65/sqm.

COMPANY	VOLUME ( SQM )	AVERAGE PRICE ( USD/SQM)
DENIMBURG(USA)	25,803	1.28
RAYMOND – UCO DENIM PRIVATE LIMITED(India)	14,099	2.78
SIGNET DENIM PRIVATE LIMITED(India)	73,230	1.14
SOORTY ENTERPRISES (PVT) LTD(Pakistan)	33,772	1.88
TEXTIL CANATIBA LTDA(Brazil)	46,954	2.87
ZHEJIANG TENGMA TEXTILE CO LTD(China)	67,596	1.65
ZHEJIANG XINLAN TEXTILE CO LTD (China)	12,125	1.65

PERMODA LTDA

Permoda has bought all its denim from MPVR Trading Company at an average price of USD 3.26/Sqm. The total denim imported for the month of Oct’18 was 209,789 sqm.

Permoda, which employs 3000 people has been in the denim business for decades and working with all the major brands globally. To know more, visit  http://www.permoda.com.co/

Address: Permoda LTDA. Nit 860.516.806-5 17th street address # 68D-88

STILOTEX SAS

Stilotex has bought all its denim from Poonam Enterprises ( India) at an average price of USD 1.78/Sqm. The total denim imported for the month of Oct’18 was 176,345 sqm.

Since 1992 ,Stilotex SAS is operating since 1997 and deals in four segments. Home, Children’s Fashion, Babies, and Hobbies. To know more, visit  http://stilotex.com

Address: Cra 106 # 15 – 25,Manzana 5,Ints. 13 – 14,Bogotá, Colombia

GRUPO ALV SAS

Grupo ALV imported 166,471 sqm of denim fabrics in the month of Oct’18 from multiple suppliers. SHAOXING KEQIAO From China is the biggest supplier with the export volume of 70,335 sqm and WinWin Textile from China is the second biggest suppliers with the total volume of 28,140 sqm. Average Price at which SHAOXING KEQIAO is supplying is $1.51/sqm and WinWin Textile is supplying at $1.86/sqm.

The company Grupo Alv S.A.S. is primarily engaged in apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers and related activities. It has been operating in the Colombian market since 2009. To know more visit-  http://www.grupoalv.com/

COMPANY	VOLUME	AVERAGE PRICE ( USD/SQM)
FOSHAN MADASHENG TEXTILE CO LTDA(China)	8,228	1.81
SHAOXING FEIFANLAN TEXTILE CO LTD(China)	29,943	1.32
SHAOXING KEQIAO TIANYONG IMPORT AND EXPORT CO LTD(China)	70,335	1.51
SUZHOU SHENRUI IMP & EXP CO LTD (China)	7,363	1.48
WINWIN TEXTILE CO LTD(China)	28,140	1.86
ZHEJIANG TENGMA TEXTILE CO LTD (China)	15,973	1.84
ZHEJIANG XINLAN TEXTILE CO LTD(China)	11,487	1.68

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Retailers including H&M, GAP, Inditex, Adidas, Puma, and Walmart have already shared their expansion plans in India which indicates the huge potential of the Indian apparel industry. The leading Japanese retailer – Uniqlo is opening its first showroom in India next year, H&M – one of the worlds biggest clothing retailers, is targetting to open 50 showrooms by the mid of 2019 and GAP is expecting to add 50 more showrooms in India. India stands 2nd globally when it comes to consumption of Jeans. The domestic market of India is big and so is the production. However, India is still importing a considerable amount of Denim Garment from overseas also and the post-GST (VAT introduction) retailers based in India and overseas have been keen to import from the neighboring countries who are enjoying duty privileges from India. There are a series of treaties which are expected to be signed in the coming years which might add to the increase in imports of garments.

In this report, we’ve listed top 10 denim garment importers in India for the period covering early Dec’17 to early Dec’18 and analyzed the volume and average price along with the countries from where they are buying. The exclusive insights of Indian Denim Buyers will help to understand the dynamics of Indian Denim Industry has been changing.

P A R T I C U L A R S

Table showing top 10 denim garment importers along with the average price ( USD/Pc).

Graph showing top 10 denim garment importers.

Graphs showing average price of ( USD/Pc) top 10 denim garment importers.

Table showing major supplying countries to Indian Denim Importers.

Pie Chart showing major supplying countries to Indian Denim Importers.

10 Tables Showing the denim garment importers along with the average price.

30 Graphs showing the denim garment importers along with average price and % share.

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TOP 10 DENIM GARMENT IMPORTERS

During the period of early Dec’17- early Dec’18, India has imported approx 8 million pcs of denim garments out of which 6.4 million pcs have been imported by these 10 companies. Future Group is the biggest importer of Denim Garments with a total volume of 1.67 million pcs at an average price of USD 5.66/Pc. Aditya Birla is the 2nd biggest denim buyer which imported 1.52 million pcs , slightly lesser than Future Group, at an average price of USD 8.89/Pc. Myntra Jabong, which is one of the biggest e-commerce companies in India, stood at #10 with the total volume of 267,499 pcs at an average price of USD 9.25/Pc. The list includes retailers like Arvind, H&M, Levis and Only Retail also details of which you will find later in the report.
(Note: this data has been captured from various govt organizations including customs. the actual imports are likely to be higher than this figure .)

Denim Garment Importers	Volume ( Pcs)	Average Price ( USD/Pc) CIF
Future Group	1,673,636	5.66
Aditya Birla	1,526,260	8.89
Arvind	693,754	9.40
Mirza International	499,131	8.29
H&M	457,881	8.13
Only Retail	421,165	8.73
Levis	340,243	9.80
Finesse Fashion	309,228	8.79
Chandra Mukhi	275,638	3.73
Myntra Jabong	267,499	9.25

MAJOR SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Bangladesh has 78% share in the total denim imports of India during Dec’17- Dec’18. Out of a total 6.4 million pcs imported by top 10 buyers, Bangladesh alone contributed 5 million pcs. China and Cambodia are the next two big countries. However, so far as the volume is concerned, these two countries are way behind Bangladesh. The share of China in the total import of Denim is 7% and Cambodia contributes just 3% in the total imports of Denim. Vietnam, Singapore, and Pakistan are other countries which are on the list.

Countries	Volume ( Pcs)
Bangladesh	5,065,713.00
China	421,297.00
Singapore	143,561.00

Cambodia	216,046
Vietnam	175,193
Pakistan	132,170
Others	310,371

FUTURE GROUP

16,63,105 pcs of Denim Garments imported from Bangladesh alone by Future Group out of the total imports 16,73,636 pcs which accounts for 99% of its total import, the rest have been imported from China and Srilanka. The average price at which Future Group is buying from Bangladesh is $5.64 and from Sri Lanka is $5.47. The average price of China is high and is selling the denim garments at the double price of what Bangladesh and Srilanka are selling. The average price from China during Dec’17 –Dec’18 stood at $10.17. However, due to low volume from China, it is not very relevant.  Main supplier country for all practical purposes is Bangladesh for Future Group.

The Future group is one of the biggest retailers in India with having a presence in more than 250 cities across the country. The company claims that their stores cover around 22 million square feet of retail space and attract around 500 million customers footfalls each year. More information on the group can be had here http://www.futuregroup.in

Country	Volume ( Pcs)	Average Price ( $/Pc)
Bangladesh	16,63,105	5.64
China	6531	10.17
Sri Lanka	4000	5.47

ADITYA BIRLA

11,14,151 pcs of Denim Garments imported from Bangladesh alone by Aditya Birla Group out of the total imports 15,26,260 pcs which accounts for 73% of the total import, the rest have been imported from China and Singapore. The average price at which Aditya Birla Group is buying from Bangladesh is $ 6.78/Pc. The average price of Singapore and China stand at $15.70/Pc and $10.65/Pc respectively. So far as the volume is concerned, China’s share is 17% in the total import and 9% has been shared by Singapore.

Adita Birla group is one of the largest retailers in India. It hosts India’s largest fashion network with over 11,000 points of sale, which include close to 2,500 exclusive ABFRL brand outlets across 700+ cities and towns, 4,900+ multi-brand outlets and 4000+ Department stores across the country. It has more than 22 million Loyalty Members as of 31st March 2018. For more information visit http://www.abfrl.com

Country	Volume ( Pcs)	Average Price ( $/Pc)
Bangladesh	11,14,151	6.78
China	256,310	10.65
Singapore	143,561	15.70

ARVIND FASHIONS/LIFESTYLE BRANDS

Bangladesh and Vietnam are two major exporting countries for Arvind Group, during Dec’17 – Dec’18 the company has imported total 693,755 denim garments pcs out of which Bangladesh contributed 445,149 pcs and Vietnam 169,734 pcs. Bangladesh again wins the race when it comes to competitive pricing, Germany looks most expensive. The average price at which Arvind is buying from Bangladesh is $7.76/pc and from Vietnam, they are buying at $11.73/Pc. So far as the % Share is concerned, Bangladesh and Vietnam have 64% and 24% of share in the total imports of denim garments by Arvind.

Arvind is one of the major textile and fashion group of India. While, Arvind ltd mainly caters to the production of textile items, Arvind Lifestyle Brands  is one of the biggest apparel retailers in India. The company manages many reputed international brands including Childrens Place, Nautica, Gap,Tommy and Aeropostale. For more information, visit http://arvindbrands.com.

Country	Volume ( Pcs)	Average Price ( $/Pc)
Bangladesh	445,149	7.76
Vietnam	169,734	11.73
China	51,366	12.21
Germany	11,014	25.33
Indonesia	10,856	9.91
Lesotho	5,636	10.89

MIRZA INTERNATIONAL

The company has imported all the denim garments from Bangladesh during the aforesaid period and the total import was 4,99,131 pcs at an average price of $ 8.28/Pc.

Mirza International Limited is India’s leading manufacturer and marketer of leather footwear and finished leather. Extending brand offerings beyond footwear to allied areas of garments and accessories, Red Tape has emerged as a premium life-style brand for the young and trendy. Check out the website http://www.mirza.co.in/domestic-market.html

H&M

H&M’s importing portfolio in India consists of 4 major countries – Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, and Turkey. Bangladesh exported 252,534 pcs of denim garments at an average price of $ 6.89/Pc. Pakistan, on the other hand, contributed 27% of the total imports of H&M in India with the volume of 123,469 pcs at an average price of 9.02/Pc. . Cambodia seems the least expensive among all the exporting countries and Turkey the most expensive one.

H&M is one of the largest apparel retailers in the world and has made debut in India recently. The company has been aggressively expanding in India and within a couple of years , the company has over 30 stores in India. The company is not only targeting the Metro cities but also expanding into the Tier II cities. In its Q3’18 , H&M total India sales was 47.08 million USD which was 49% more than the Q3’17 . For more information on H&M sales , visit https://www.denimsandjeans.com/recovery/brands/denim-brands-indian/india-becomes-fastest-growing-market-south-east-asia-hm-q3-2018/35445

Country	Volume ( Pcs)	Average Price ( $/Pc)
Bangladesh	252,534	6.89
Pakistan	123,469	9.02
Cambodia	42,704	6.11
Turkey	34,081	16.08
Others	5,093	9.22

ONLY RETAIL

Cambodia and Bangladesh  are two major exporting countries for ONLY RETAIL , during Dec’17 – Dec’18 the company has imported total 421,165 denim garments pcs out of which Bangladesh contributed 107,514 pcs and Cambodia 160,352 pcs. Myanmar exported the denim garments at the least price and Turkey again is the most expensive. The average price at which Only Reatail is buying from Bangladesh is $7.98/pc and from Cambodia , they are buying at $7.84/Pc. So far as the % Share is concerned, Bangladesh and Cambodia have 26% and 38% of share in the total imports of denim garments by Only Retail.

Only Retail, the Danish company, started operations in 1995 in Denmark, and forayed into the Indian market with the launch of the first store in Mumbai in 2010. Having received an overwhelming response, it has rapidly expanded its style footprint in the country with 53 Exclusive Brand Outlets, and 140 Shop in Shops till date. https://www.only.in/about_us_only

Country	Volume ( Pcs)	Average Price ( $/Pc)
Bangladesh	1,07,514	7.98
Cambodia	160,352	7.84
China	54,882	8.85
Myanmar	43,597	7.33
Turkey	54,820	13.78

LEVIS

237,109 pcs of Denim Garments imported from Bangladesh alone by Levis out of the total imports 3,40,243 pcs which accounts for 69% of the total import, the rest have been imported from Cambodia and Srilanka. Average price at which Levis is buying from Bangladesh is $8.97/Pc . The average price of Cambodia and Sri Lanka stand at $8.78/Pc and $11.57/Pc respectively.

Levis is too famous a company to write anything about. Its India division has been doing quite well specially in the last one year and it has a turnover of over of over USD 120 million in 2018.

Country	Volume ( Pcs)	Average Price ( $/Pc)
Bangladesh	2,37,109	8.97
Cambodia	12,925	8.78
Sri Lanka	60,252	11.57
Others	29,957	 13.15

FINESSE FASHION

The company has imported all the denim garments from Bangladesh during the aforesaid period and the total import was 3,09,228 pcs at an average price of $8.78/Pc .

Finesse fashion is holding their own brand Rookies which they are retailing in India. The company has strong connections in Bangladesh with their own factories and that is from where they are able to source the garments at reasonable price and quality. They are strongly connected to Armana Group of Bangladesh.

CHANDRA MUKHI

The company has imported all the denim garments from Bangladesh during the aforesaid period and the total import was 2,75,638 pcs at an average price of $3.73/Pc.

Chandra Mukhi is again a wholesaler and retail company based in Kolkatta, West Bengal, India. The company is importing and retailing jeans and other products from Bangladesh mainly.

MYNTRA JABONG

1,62,154 pcs of Denim Garments imported from Bangladesh alone by Myntra Jabong out of the total imports 267,499 pcs which accounts for 61% of the total import, the rest have been imported from China, Spain, UK and Turkey. Average price at which Myntra is buying from Bangladesh is $6.67/Pc and from China is $11.25. Average price of China is high and its overall cost will be still higher because of duty preference that Bangladesh gets . The average price from Spain during Dec’17 –Dec’18 stood at $15.68, the highest among all.

Myntra Jabong is the largest online retailer of garments in India and is  is a young and vibrant company that aims to provide good quality branded products. Jabong.com caters to the fashion needs of men, women and kids across footwear, apparel, jewellery and accessories. To know more , visit https://www.jabong.com  myntra.com 

Country	Volume ( Pcs)	Average Price ( $/Pc)
Bangladesh	1,62,154	6.67
China	45,006	11.25
Spain	44,437	15.68
United Kingdom	10,326	12.18
Turkey	2,464	7.93

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