After weathering the impact of the global financial crisis, Zhongshan City’s apparel exports began to rebound in the spring of 2010. According to recent data released by the Zhongshan Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, as of November 2010, the city had exported a total of 62,601 batches of garments, amounting to 918 million pieces (including sets), with a value of $1.897 billion. This marked an increase of 10.8% year-on-year in the number of batches, 24% in volume, and 16.8% in value, showing a clear recovery trend in the garment export industry.
According to the bureau's statistics, the European Union remains the largest export market for Zhongshan’s garments. Currently, there are nearly 700 garment export companies in the city, with two firms exporting over $50 million, 36 exporting more than $10 million, and 250 companies exporting less than $1 million—accounting for more than half of all enterprises. This highlights the dominance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sector, with most relying on processing trade as their main mode of operation.
Zhongshan’s garment exports primarily consist of casual wear, denim, undergarments, wedding dresses, and children’s clothing. In the post-crisis era, specialized industrial clusters have emerged in towns such as Shaxi, Siu Lam, the Triangle, People’s Town, and Dayong, leveraging regional advantages and competitive strengths. These clusters have attracted returning merchants and helped revitalize the entire garment export sector.
In 2010, the EU remained the top export destination for Zhongshan’s garments, surpassing Hong Kong for the first time. The U.S. followed closely in second place, while Hong Kong dropped to third. Australia replaced Japan as the fourth-largest market. Together, these five regions accounted for over 80% of Zhongshan’s garment export volume.
As the industry recovered, international buyers raised their expectations for production quality, particularly for children’s clothing. Starting in 2010, the Zhongshan Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau implemented comprehensive safety inspections, focusing on critical aspects such as small parts and ropes in baby clothes.
According to Wang Yuxiang, head of the textile division at the bureau, infant clothing used to be overlooked in inspections. However, after the second half of 2009, the bureau began testing the safety performance of these products. “Many companies are still unfamiliar with the new international standards,†Wang noted. “Even when they follow the specifications provided by buyers, some products fail to meet national export requirements, leading to returns.â€
To avoid such issues, Wang emphasized that companies must align their production with both international standards and buyer requirements. “Only by adhering to the highest standards can they ensure smooth exports and maintain competitiveness in the global market.â€
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