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Our manufacturing blog revolves around topics connected to the sourcing and production of physical goods. We regularly publish blog posts on related issues such as common manufacturing problems, sourcing strategies, procurement in overseas, supply chain management, and production project planning tips. The geographical focus of our manufacturing blog is on Asia, with special consideration for China, which remains the biggest and most popular manufacturing outsourcing destination. Our objective for this manufacturing blog is to provide you with practical and applicable information that is based on popular theories and our experience managing the supply chain for various goods and clients. Don’t forget to also check out our trade wiki and industry reports.
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garment industry

Garment Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Clothing, Textiles and Apparel in the world. In 2017, the country exported US$106 billion of textiles and US$161 billion of apparel. China’s fashion industry remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Clothing & Garment Industry.

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chemical industry

Chemicals & Allied Products Industry Report

China is one of the largest producer and exporter of Chemicals & Allied Products in the world. In 2013, the global market share of China reached 33% whereas its growth rate peaked at 23% from years 2005 to 2013. It remains unrivaled as growth market for the Industrial Chemical Industry.

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fashion accessories industry

Fashion Accessories, Shoes & Bags Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Shoes & Fashion Accessories. In 2016, China’s exported US$59.4 billion worth of footwear, representing over 36% of the world’s total exports of footwear. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Handbag & Fashion Accessories industry.

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electronic components industry

Electronic Components & Assembly Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of PCB & Electronic Components in the world. China’s Printed Circuit Board output increased from USD$19.9 billion to USD$26.7 billion from 2010 to 2015. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the PCB & Electronic Components Industry.

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consumer electronics industry

Consumer Electronics Industry Report

China is the largest producer & exporter of Consumer Electronics in the world. It is the world’s most extensive electronics manufacturing ecosystem with a labor force of electrical goods workers close to 150 million. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Consumer Electronics Industry.

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toys industry

Plastics & Molds Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Injection Molds & Plastics in the world. It is accounting for nearly one-fourth of the global plastics production and has more than 15,000 plastic factories. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Injection Molds & Plastics Industry.

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Children Products & Toys Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Children Products & Toys in the world. It is accounting for almost 80% of the global toy supply. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Children Products & Toy Industry.

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gifts industry

Gifts & Premiums Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Promotional Giveaways, Premiums & Gifts in the world. The global personalized gifts market value is expected to reach 31.63 billion USD by 2021. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Premiums & Gifts Industry.

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jewelry industry

Jewelry & Watches Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Watches & Jewelry in the world by volume. The majority of low to medium-range jewelry products and watches come from China. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Watches & Jewelry Industry.

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Kitchen Utensils & Home Accessories Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Kitchen Utensils & Home Accessories in the world. In 2013, China exported approximately USD$14.72 billion worth of kitchenware. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Home Accessories & Kitchen Utensils Industry.

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furniture industry

Furniture & Fixtures Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Furniture and Fixtures in the world. It represented 38.2% of world fixture and furniture exports in 2016. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Fixtures & Furniture Industry.

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sports equipment industry

Sports & Fitness Equipment Industry Report

China is the largest producer and exporter of Sports & Fitness Equipment in the world. It is accounting for almost 46% of the global supply in 2016 and produces up to 60% of the world’s fitness equipment. It remains unrivaled as manufacturer and exporter for the Fitness & Sports Equipment Industry.

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