Crack Down The Downward Pressure On Exports, Textile Enterprises Go To The Sea Along The Way There Are Many Opportunities For The Country.

In the face of complex international trade environment, more and more textile and garment export enterprises choose to build factories overseas to avoid trade barriers, especially in the countries along the "one belt and one road" with high concern.

So what advantages do China's textile and garment enterprises choose to invest in?

Recently, the China Textile Import and Export Chamber of Commerce held the 2019 seventh China Asia Textile International Forum in Shanghai. Burma Garment Manufacturers Association, Vietnam cotton and Textile Association, Bangladesh garment manufacturers and Exporters Association, India textile association responsible person analyzed this issue, also pointed out the direction for Chinese enterprises.

It is understood that in 2018, China's textile exports amounted to $119 billion 100 million, an increase of 8.1% over the previous year, and clothing exports of $157 billion 630 million, up 0.3% from the same period last year.

It shows the structural change characteristics of upstream product export growth and terminal product slowdown.

In 2018, China's textile and apparel exports to the three major traditional markets of the EU, the United States and Japan were increased by 1.5%, 8% and 2.7%, respectively.

The exports of the countries along the "one belt and one way" maintained growth for three consecutive years, an increase of 5.3% in 2018, an increase of 11.7% in ASEAN exports and the fastest growth in major markets.

Chinese enterprises invest in factories in Burma and enjoy preferential treatment in labor, pportation and customs duties.

"Burma's current skilled workers, especially the skilled workers in the clothing industry, are in short supply.

The government has corresponding policies to help investors recruit suitable workers or train skilled workers.

The Ministry of labour has launched a law on internal training for five years, but the effect is not very satisfactory.

Active adjustment is now being made, such as reducing the percentage of expenses borne by enterprises.

"Khin Maung Aye, executive director of Burma Garment Manufacturers Association, said that the Burma government has set up some training schools to conduct pilot projects in five regions, aiming at training workers and improving their professional skills and efficiency.

At the same time, advanced technology and equipment can greatly increase productivity and reduce dependence on labor. Some factories that have already been put into operation can fully demonstrate this.

The reporter understands that Burma's domestic pportation is mainly trucking, and the cost is relatively low. The price of shipping is relatively high. The railway pportation is covered by the whole country and is expected to be connected to China's railway network. Now, the final feasibility assessment is being carried out.

"Burma enjoys preferential treatment of zero tariffs on exports to the EU and other regions, so exporting through Burma to the EU will be a great advantage.

"Khin Maung Aye.

In terms of fabric and printing and dyeing, the advantage of Chinese textile enterprises to invest in Vietnam is also a good choice.

"The Vietnamese government hopes that its industry will start from the textile and clothing industry. The practice of the past 20 years has proved that the policy accords with the development needs of Vietnam.

Now Vietnam's textile industry has made great progress and has become the largest industry, attracting about 3000000 of the employed population with a turnover of more than 40 billion dollars.

"The Vietnamese government hopes to continue to strengthen and promote sustainable development in the field and enhance the country's economic strength and people's living standards," said Ruan Wenjun, chairman of the Vietnam Cotton Textile Association.

"At present, Vietnam's textile and garment industry is unable to support itself because of its fabric, 75% of which is CMT (feed processing).

The government hopes to further develop fabric production and upgrade the industry from CMT to OEM and ODM.

"Ruan Wenjun said that the textile and garment industry in Nam Dinh, North Vietnam, has a good foundation, and the printing and dyeing industry also has a good development.

The government intends to build the province into a garment production center in northern Vietnam. It has set up two industrial parks, one is already full of gardens, and another 2100 hectares of industrial parks can still be invested. It is estimated that 3 billion meters of fabric will be produced here.

It is worth noting that at present, many industries in Vietnam have experienced labor shortage.

Other industries, such as the electronics industry, are scramble for labour with the textile and garment industry.

In Vietnam, the distribution of textile and garment industry is also uneven.

"When Vietnam just opened its investment, many investors chose to invest in the South instead of in the north, because the south is more open and the environment is better.

But as time went on, the South did not have enough resources and sufficient infrastructure to support the shortage of resources.

Therefore, over the past ten years, the Vietnamese government has vigorously built northern Vietnam to invest in infrastructure such as power, roads and airports.

"Ruan Wenjun said that the conditions in the North may be better than that in the south, and investors may consider investing in the north.

"Due to the fact that there is no mature chemical industry in Bangladesh as support, the production of man-made fibers is more difficult.

The government hopes to invest more factories producing man-made fibres.

Faruque Hassan, vice president of Bangladesh garment manufacturers and Exporters Association, said that in 2016 and 2017, Bangladesh's textile and garment industry continued to suffer negative growth or no growth.

In 2018, thanks to the Sino US trade friction, Bangladesh benefited from it and exported garments to US $33 billion, a 40% growth.

Bangladesh is currently the world's second largest exporter of clothing, but the export strength of yarns and fabrics remains to be improved.

It is understood that Bangladesh textile and garment industry is concerned about environmental protection, hoping to achieve sustainable development of the industry.

"There are 83 green factories in Bangladesh, with only 40 in China.

7 of the top 10 best performing factories in the world have invested in Bangladesh.

European buyers prefer Bangladesh to American buyers.

"Faruque Hassan indicates.

In addition, Bangladesh is rich in human resources and is still in the demographic dividend period. 72% of the population is under 40 years old, and 64% of the population is under 30 years old.

But lack of skilled workers and low productivity.

At present, the government has set up a fashion textile university, so that more people will have the opportunity to receive professional skills and fashion training.

"India is not only an important exporter of textiles and clothing, but also an important consumer market.

India is also facing the problem of labor shortage, especially with regard to skilled workers, but the government attaches great importance to the training of labour force.

Infrastructure construction in India has been continuously strengthened, and there are more than more than 40 kilometers of new roads every day.

"Arvind Sinha, honorary president of India Textile Association, said that the government of India has also given full attention to the textile and garment industry, and has given preferential policies such as tax cuts and lower loan interest rates.