With no deal on the horizon between the US and China, many categories are likely to have quotas imposed or re-imposed. Beginning with categories 338/339, we look at how the embargoes have affected Chinese exports to the US, the alternative suppliers available for US buyers, as well as current trends in prices in this merged category. The first in a series of articles looking at the impact of quotas foreseen for 2006. Although a future deal cannot be written off between China and the US, uncert

The Asian International Exhibition of Textile Machinery (ITMA ASIA), the region's leading textile machinery exhibition, opened here on Monday, drawing nearly 850 companies and 30,000 trade visitors from more than 50 countries and regions. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Singapore's Minister of Trade and Industry Lim Hng Kiang said that the economic growth in China, India and Southeast Asia has resulted in a positive knock-on effect on Asia's textile industry. Last year, Asia's fabric outpu

Textile companies in Taiwan are accepting new technologies to keep their clothes hot. As per the statistics published by Taiwan Textile Federation, total production of quality yarns rose by 19 percent to touch US $2.3 billion which is 18 percent of the world market. The Federation also stated that value-added fibres registered an 18 percent increase in production value to US $1.22 billion, which was 10 percent of global market.Taiwan's global market share in almost all sections went up during th

As competition becomes more intense, brand identity with a deep impact on the mind of customer means everything for textile companies. And famous Italian yarn producer Nylstar has excelled at that.Speaking about the success of the Meyrl Actisystem brand that the company created for its sportswear yarns at the 2005 Textile International Forum and Exhibition, Umberto Rognoni, Nylstar's Asia Director said, "Meryl Actisystem may be found as a co-brand at various Taiwanese sporting goods retailers. P

The 98th Session of Chinese Export Commodities Fair began on October 13, 2005 at Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Pazhou) Complex (Xingang Dong Road, Haizhu, Guangzhou, China) and at Chinese Export Commodities Fair (Liuhua) Complex (117 Liu Hua Road, Guangzhou, China).The fair is being held in two phases and according to Mr. Xu Bing, Vice Secretary General and Spokesman of the CECF the exhibition scale keeps expanding, and the exhibition pattern remains as in two phases and at two complexes. Thi

China's knitting and tatting garments export gained a rise both in quantity and in unit price during the first eight months this year, said an expert at the on-going 98th Chinese Export Commodities Fair. Cao Xinyu, vice president of China Chamber of Textiles Import & Export, quoted statistics from Ministry of Commerce as saying, unit price of knitting and tatting garments respectively rose by 17.72 percent and 6 percent over the same time last year. Meanwhile, China's textile and clothin

It is learnt that Chinese cotton material is popular in Myanmar market for its good quality and low price. And with the excellent service, Chinese cotton material is more competitive than that imported from any other countries. For example, enterprises and factories go to Myanmar to learn about market demand and supply goods in line with the demand. Therefore, the cotton material is projected to take larger share on Myanmar market. Source: fibre2fashion

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) today released the results of its latest annual survey of Japanese-affiliated manufacturers operating in the US. The survey revealed strong business performance for a majority of firms, with a record 75.7% of respondents expecting to post an operating profit in 2005; only 9.6% of firms (a record low), on the other hand, expect to post an operating loss. Respondent firms did not appear to be greatly affected by the prolonged hike in oil prices. Howeve

Hong Kong is dramatically benefiting from the decision of the European Union and the US government to reimpose quotas and restrictions on apparel and textile imports from mainland China, senior industry executives confirmed in Hong Kong on 6 October.The Special Administrative Region (SAR) could enjoy a significant revival as a manufacturing base if some form of quota system remains in place through to 2009 and beyond.Felix Chung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Apparel Society, told a press conference

BOTH Chinese textile firms struggling to survive and US retailers require a trade dispute settlement between the two nations as soon as possible. "Our time is running out, but I can only get some marginal products. Can we expect American consumers to take towels instead of pants next year?" American businessman Johnason Lee said. He was attending the 98th Chinese Export Commodities Fair that opened on Saturday in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. Deals struck at the biannual event normally make up