EU apparel imports reach $205.6 bn amid supplier squeeze

Europe has become the global battleground for apparel sourcing as more suppliers compete for slower import growth.
Rising volumes, falling unit prices, tighter compliance rules and stronger buyer leverage are squeezing margins.
Future competitiveness will depend less on low prices and more on speed, traceability, product mix and value-added manufacturing.Europe has become the global battleground for apparel sourcing as more suppliers compete for slower import growth.
Rising volumes, falling unit prices, tighter compliance rules and stronger buyer leverage are squeezing margins.
Future competitiveness will depend less on low prices and more on speed, traceability, product mix and value-added manufacturing.