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After the liberalization of world textile and clothing market in January 2005, the massive import of “Made in China” shook the European textile industry. According to estimates by the European Commission, between January and June 2005 imports of Chinese textiles to EU increased by 534 percent. Immediately there were protests Euratex, an association of major European producers of this industry, which joined in Italy, France and Spain. In response to their complaint, the EU has concluded an agreement with China … Continue reading
The European textile and clothing industry includes about 105,000 companies with a total turnover of EUR 195 billion. Euro (2003), which accounts for nearly 4% of total manufacturing output in the EU and 7% of manufacturing employment (1.95 million workers). The EU, together with the U.S. is the largest trader in textiles and clothing. In 2002, total trade amounted to 115 billion Euros. Furthermore is the world’s largest exporter of textiles from China. In 2003 the EU exported textiles and … Continue reading
The question of movement of textile and clothing industry from Western Europe to countries with low labor costs. In this case the mentioned countries in Eastern Europe and North Africa. Leaders in the movement of industry believe Germany and France, to a lesser extent these firms are engaged in Italy and the UK. In Italy, increased imports of finished garments, increased wages in enterprises has changed the demand for clothing. Previously, there existed a high demand for expensive clothes. Now, … Continue reading
