March 11, 2021

China has been a significant player in the global apparel and garment industry for almost two decades. As part of being a member of the World Trade Organization, Chinese garment and clothing production and sales have improved significantly, primarily due to increased western industry.

With more than 100,000 suppliers, the Chinese textile industry is large and employing more than 10 million people. In 2012, China manufactured 43.6 billion pieces of clothing worth US$ 153.2 billion for export.