OTEXA Publishes Export Guide for Textiles and Apparel
The supply chain for textiles and apparel is increasingly global and now includes North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and the Asia Pacific region, the International Trade Administration's Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) said in an export guide published…
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Sept. 4. Last year saw an increase in total textile and apparel exports of over $22.4 billion, up from $19.7 billion in 2010, it said. As foreign markets rebound and seek to up their purchases of textiles and apparel, U.S. companies have an opportunity to expand internationally, it said. The report highlights the 15 largest export markets for U.S. sales of yarns, fabrics and finished products to mills, processors, assemblers and consumers. It also provides economic and trade information for each market, and detailed data on export trends and processes. The guide also profiles the five fastest-growing markets for U.S. textile and apparel exports.