GITNUXREPORT 2026

China Fashion Industry Statistics

China's vast, digital-first fashion industry drives huge domestic and global sales.

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68% of Chinese consumers aged 18-35 prioritize trendy fashion purchases weekly in 2023 surveys.

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Sustainable materials preference rose to 42% among urban millennials in 2023.

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Live-streaming fashion sales influenced 75% of Gen Z purchases in 2023.

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55% of consumers shifted to domestic brands post-2020, per 2023 polls.

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Luxury resale acceptance grew to 28% among high-income groups in 2023.

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Athleisure wear daily usage reported by 62% of white-collar workers in 2023.

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Personalization demand in fashion reached 51% consumer interest in 2023.

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Gender-neutral fashion appeal to 35% of under-25s in 2023 surveys.

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72% of consumers use social media for fashion inspiration daily in 2023.

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Vegan leather preference up 30% YoY among eco-conscious buyers in 2023.

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48% of shoppers return to brands with good AR try-on experiences in 2023.

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Hanfu traditional fashion worn monthly by 22% of youth in 2023.

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Capsule wardrobe adoption rate 41% in tier-1 cities 2023.

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67% prioritize affordability over brand prestige in mid-market 2023.

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K-pop influenced fashion purchases by 19% of teens in 2023.

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53% women over 40 seek anti-aging functional clothing in 2023.

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Metaverse fashion engagement by 15% of digital natives in 2023 pilots.

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61% prefer contactless fashion shopping post-pandemic in 2023.

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Retro 90s styles favored by 44% Gen Z in 2023 polls.

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37% men invest in grooming-integrated fashion in 2023.

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Family matching outfits purchased by 29% households in 2023.

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50% cite influencers over ads for purchase decisions in 2023.

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Wellness fashion like compression wear up 26% demand 2023.

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64% Tier 2/3 city consumers aspire to luxury entry-level 2023.

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Pet fashion accessories bought by 18% urban pet owners 2023.

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45% demand inclusive sizing beyond standard in 2023 surveys.

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Fashion e-commerce GMV on Tmall reached RMB 800 billion in 2023.

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JD.com fashion sales volume 1.5 billion items in 2023.

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Douyin live-streaming fashion revenue RMB 350 billion 2023.

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Pinduoduo low-end fashion GMV RMB 450 billion 2023.

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Xiaohongshu fashion influencer sales USD 20 billion 2023.

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Cross-border platforms like Shein contributed RMB 200 billion exports 2023.

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AR virtual try-on used by 60% online shoppers in 2023.

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NFT fashion drops sold 500,000 units on Chinese platforms 2023.

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Mobile app fashion sales 85% of total e-com in 2023.

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Social commerce fashion transactions 40% of e-com total 2023.

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Luxury resale platforms like Dewu GMV RMB 150 billion 2023.

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KOL live sales average RMB 5 million per session top 100 in 2023.

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Short video fashion content views 2 trillion in 2023.

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AI recommendation drove 35% conversion uplift in 2023 platforms.

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Metaverse fashion events attracted 10 million users 2023.

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Flash sale fashion deals 70% of daily traffic spikes 2023.

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Overseas Chinese shoppers via Temu USD 15 billion 2023.

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Voice shopping fashion pilots 12% adoption rate 2023.

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Blockchain traced fashion sales up 18% premium segment 2023.

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Omnichannel integration boosted retention 25% in 2023.

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China exported USD 162 billion in textiles and apparel in 2023.

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Apparel exports to US reached USD 35 billion in 2023.

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EU imported USD 28 billion Chinese fashion goods in 2023.

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Japan fashion imports from China USD 22 billion 2023.

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ASEAN markets took 25% of China's apparel exports in 2023.

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Knitwear exports grew 8% to USD 45 billion in 2023.

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Footwear exports USD 52 billion, 60% of global supply 2023.

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Luxury brand OEM exports RMB 300 billion 2023.

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Silk products exported to 180 countries, USD 18 billion 2023.

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Home textile exports USD 38 billion in 2023.

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Vietnam imports RMB 120 billion Chinese fabrics for re-export 2023.

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RCEP boosted fashion exports by 12% to member states 2023.

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Bangladesh sourced 40% raw materials from China 2023.

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E-commerce cross-border fashion exports USD 90 billion 2023.

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US tariffs impacted exports by 5% decline in high-end apparel 2023.

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Africa fashion imports from China up 20% to USD 10 billion 2023.

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Middle East luxury fashion from China USD 15 billion 2023.

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India imported USD 2.5 billion Chinese man-made fabrics 2023.

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Belt and Road countries 35% of total exports 2023.

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Sustainable certified exports grew 22% to USD 20 billion 2023.

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Denim exports to Europe USD 8 billion 2023.

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Sportswear to Southeast Asia USD 12 billion 2023.

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Imports of luxury fashion goods totaled USD 12 billion in 2023.

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China produced 30 billion pieces of apparel in 2022, accounting for 50% of global output.

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Textile yarn production reached 35 million tons in China during 2023.

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Over 50,000 garment factories operate in Guangdong province alone in 2023.

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Fabric production capacity hit 60 billion meters annually in 2023.

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Automation in sewing lines adopted by 40% of large factories by 2023.

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Chemical fiber output was 72 million tons in 2023, 70% of world total.

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Zhejiang province produced 15% of China's knitwear in 2023.

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Leather goods manufacturing output RMB 180 billion in 2023.

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85% of fast fashion items for global brands manufactured in China 2023.

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Silk production totaled 180,000 tons in 2023, leading globally.

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Footwear production 12 billion pairs in 2023.

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Dyeing and finishing capacity 45 billion meters in 2023.

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Over 20 million workers employed in fashion manufacturing sector 2023.

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Sustainable dyeing tech implemented in 25% factories by 2023.

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Cotton consumption 8.5 million tons for apparel in 2023.

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Smart factory adoption rate 35% in top 500 firms 2023.

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Wool yarn production 450,000 tons annually 2023.

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Denim fabric output 1.2 billion meters in 2023.

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Embroidery products manufacturing 2.5 billion units 2023.

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Sportswear production lines expanded by 18% in 2023.

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Recycled polyester fiber production 15 million tons 2023.

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Fur garment production down 15% to 20 million pieces 2023.

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Bag manufacturing output 8 billion units in 2023.

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Hat and cap production 3.5 billion pieces 2023.

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Jewelry manufacturing value RMB 250 billion 2023.

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Underwear production 10 billion pieces annually 2023.

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Children's clothing output 5 billion garments 2023.

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Wedding dress manufacturing 1.2 million units 2023.

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Protective fashion workwear 2 billion pieces 2023.

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In 2023, China's fashion industry generated total revenue of approximately RMB 2.1 trillion, representing 8.5% of the national retail sales of consumer goods.

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The luxury fashion segment in China grew by 12% year-over-year in 2022, reaching USD 45 billion in market value.

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Fast fashion retail sales in China hit RMB 450 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 7.2% from 2018-2023.

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China's apparel e-commerce market size expanded to RMB 1.2 trillion in 2022, accounting for 55% of total apparel sales.

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The children's wear market in China reached RMB 250 billion in 2023, growing at 9.8% annually since 2020.

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Sportswear segment revenue in China was RMB 380 billion in 2023, up 15% from 2022.

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Men's fashion market value stood at RMB 620 billion in 2022, comprising 35% of the total apparel market.

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Women's apparel sales generated RMB 850 billion in 2023, with a 6.5% YoY increase.

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Footwear market in China valued RMB 420 billion in 2023, driven by athleisure trends.

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Accessories and jewelry fashion segment reached RMB 180 billion in 2022.

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Projected fashion market growth in China to RMB 2.8 trillion by 2027 at 6.3% CAGR.

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Offline fashion retail sales accounted for RMB 950 billion in 2023, down 2% from peak pre-COVID.

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Denim and casual wear subsector hit RMB 320 billion in sales volume in 2023.

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Sustainable fashion market niche grew to RMB 120 billion in 2023, up 25% YoY.

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Wedding and formal wear market valued at RMB 150 billion in 2022.

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Lingerie and underwear segment revenue RMB 280 billion in 2023.

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Outdoor apparel market size RMB 220 billion in 2023, CAGR 12% since 2019.

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Plus-size fashion market emerged at RMB 90 billion in 2023.

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Vintage and second-hand fashion resale market RMB 50 billion in 2023.

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Fur and leather goods fashion sales RMB 110 billion in 2022.

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Swimwear market in China valued RMB 45 billion in summer 2023 season.

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Eyewear fashion segment RMB 130 billion in 2023.

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Bag and handbag market RMB 260 billion in 2023.

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Silk fashion products sales RMB 80 billion in 2023.

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Wool apparel market RMB 140 billion annually as of 2022.

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Cotton-based fashion wear RMB 550 billion in production value 2023.

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High-end tailoring segment RMB 70 billion in 2023.

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Streetwear fashion market RMB 200 billion in urban China 2023.

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Ethnic minority fashion niche RMB 30 billion in 2023.

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Overall fashion industry contribution to GDP was 2.3% in 2023, equating to RMB 2.1 trillion.

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From a vast factory floor producing half the world's clothes to a digital runway where live-streaming stars ignite trends, China's fashion industry is a roaring RMB 2.1 trillion engine of global style, based on insights from the UX designers at Rawshot AI.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, China's fashion industry generated total revenue of approximately RMB 2.1 trillion, representing 8.5% of the national retail sales of consumer goods.
The luxury fashion segment in China grew by 12% year-over-year in 2022, reaching USD 45 billion in market value.
Fast fashion retail sales in China hit RMB 450 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 7.2% from 2018-2023.
68% of Chinese consumers aged 18-35 prioritize trendy fashion purchases weekly in 2023 surveys.
Sustainable materials preference rose to 42% among urban millennials in 2023.
Live-streaming fashion sales influenced 75% of Gen Z purchases in 2023.
China produced 30 billion pieces of apparel in 2022, accounting for 50% of global output.
Textile yarn production reached 35 million tons in China during 2023.
Over 50,000 garment factories operate in Guangdong province alone in 2023.
China exported USD 162 billion in textiles and apparel in 2023.
Apparel exports to US reached USD 35 billion in 2023.
EU imported USD 28 billion Chinese fashion goods in 2023.
Fashion e-commerce GMV on Tmall reached RMB 800 billion in 2023.
JD.com fashion sales volume 1.5 billion items in 2023.
Douyin live-streaming fashion revenue RMB 350 billion 2023.

China's vast, digital-first fashion industry drives huge domestic and global sales.

Consumer Trends

168% of Chinese consumers aged 18-35 prioritize trendy fashion purchases weekly in 2023 surveys.

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2Sustainable materials preference rose to 42% among urban millennials in 2023.

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3Live-streaming fashion sales influenced 75% of Gen Z purchases in 2023.

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455% of consumers shifted to domestic brands post-2020, per 2023 polls.

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5Luxury resale acceptance grew to 28% among high-income groups in 2023.

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6Athleisure wear daily usage reported by 62% of white-collar workers in 2023.

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7Personalization demand in fashion reached 51% consumer interest in 2023.

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8Gender-neutral fashion appeal to 35% of under-25s in 2023 surveys.

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972% of consumers use social media for fashion inspiration daily in 2023.

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10Vegan leather preference up 30% YoY among eco-conscious buyers in 2023.

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1148% of shoppers return to brands with good AR try-on experiences in 2023.

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12Hanfu traditional fashion worn monthly by 22% of youth in 2023.

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13Capsule wardrobe adoption rate 41% in tier-1 cities 2023.

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1467% prioritize affordability over brand prestige in mid-market 2023.

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15K-pop influenced fashion purchases by 19% of teens in 2023.

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1653% women over 40 seek anti-aging functional clothing in 2023.

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17Metaverse fashion engagement by 15% of digital natives in 2023 pilots.

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1861% prefer contactless fashion shopping post-pandemic in 2023.

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19Retro 90s styles favored by 44% Gen Z in 2023 polls.

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2037% men invest in grooming-integrated fashion in 2023.

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21Family matching outfits purchased by 29% households in 2023.

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2250% cite influencers over ads for purchase decisions in 2023.

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23Wellness fashion like compression wear up 26% demand 2023.

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2464% Tier 2/3 city consumers aspire to luxury entry-level 2023.

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25Pet fashion accessories bought by 18% urban pet owners 2023.

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2645% demand inclusive sizing beyond standard in 2023 surveys.

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Consumer Trends Interpretation

China’s fashion scene is now a fascinating paradox of rapid consumption and considered values, where the same young consumer who might impulsively buy a trendy outfit via livestream one minute is also demanding sustainability, personalization, and a return to domestic roots the next.

E-commerce & Digital Fashion

1Fashion e-commerce GMV on Tmall reached RMB 800 billion in 2023.

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2JD.com fashion sales volume 1.5 billion items in 2023.

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3Douyin live-streaming fashion revenue RMB 350 billion 2023.

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4Pinduoduo low-end fashion GMV RMB 450 billion 2023.

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5Xiaohongshu fashion influencer sales USD 20 billion 2023.

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6Cross-border platforms like Shein contributed RMB 200 billion exports 2023.

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7AR virtual try-on used by 60% online shoppers in 2023.

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8NFT fashion drops sold 500,000 units on Chinese platforms 2023.

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9Mobile app fashion sales 85% of total e-com in 2023.

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10Social commerce fashion transactions 40% of e-com total 2023.

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11Luxury resale platforms like Dewu GMV RMB 150 billion 2023.

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12KOL live sales average RMB 5 million per session top 100 in 2023.

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13Short video fashion content views 2 trillion in 2023.

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14AI recommendation drove 35% conversion uplift in 2023 platforms.

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15Metaverse fashion events attracted 10 million users 2023.

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16Flash sale fashion deals 70% of daily traffic spikes 2023.

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17Overseas Chinese shoppers via Temu USD 15 billion 2023.

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18Voice shopping fashion pilots 12% adoption rate 2023.

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19Blockchain traced fashion sales up 18% premium segment 2023.

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20Omnichannel integration boosted retention 25% in 2023.

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E-commerce & Digital Fashion Interpretation

China's fashion industry is no longer just about dressing up; it's a sprawling, algorithmically-driven digital bazaar where live streams move mountains of merchandise, virtual try-ons are the new fitting room, and your next outfit is as likely to be recommended by AI as it is by a friend, proving that while trends are fleeting, the sheer volume of commerce is a force to be reckoned with.

Exports & International Trade

1China exported USD 162 billion in textiles and apparel in 2023.

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2Apparel exports to US reached USD 35 billion in 2023.

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3EU imported USD 28 billion Chinese fashion goods in 2023.

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4Japan fashion imports from China USD 22 billion 2023.

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5ASEAN markets took 25% of China's apparel exports in 2023.

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6Knitwear exports grew 8% to USD 45 billion in 2023.

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7Footwear exports USD 52 billion, 60% of global supply 2023.

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8Luxury brand OEM exports RMB 300 billion 2023.

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9Silk products exported to 180 countries, USD 18 billion 2023.

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10Home textile exports USD 38 billion in 2023.

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11Vietnam imports RMB 120 billion Chinese fabrics for re-export 2023.

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12RCEP boosted fashion exports by 12% to member states 2023.

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13Bangladesh sourced 40% raw materials from China 2023.

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14E-commerce cross-border fashion exports USD 90 billion 2023.

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15US tariffs impacted exports by 5% decline in high-end apparel 2023.

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16Africa fashion imports from China up 20% to USD 10 billion 2023.

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17Middle East luxury fashion from China USD 15 billion 2023.

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18India imported USD 2.5 billion Chinese man-made fabrics 2023.

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19Belt and Road countries 35% of total exports 2023.

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20Sustainable certified exports grew 22% to USD 20 billion 2023.

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21Denim exports to Europe USD 8 billion 2023.

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22Sportswear to Southeast Asia USD 12 billion 2023.

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23Imports of luxury fashion goods totaled USD 12 billion in 2023.

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Exports & International Trade Interpretation

While holding half the world's closets hostage with its footwear, China's fashion industry has tactically threaded the globe, dressing everything from American wardrobes and European denim to Southeast Asian sportswear, all while stitching together a luxury supply chain and weaving its influence into the very fabric of international trade.

Manufacturing & Production

1China produced 30 billion pieces of apparel in 2022, accounting for 50% of global output.

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2Textile yarn production reached 35 million tons in China during 2023.

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3Over 50,000 garment factories operate in Guangdong province alone in 2023.

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4Fabric production capacity hit 60 billion meters annually in 2023.

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5Automation in sewing lines adopted by 40% of large factories by 2023.

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6Chemical fiber output was 72 million tons in 2023, 70% of world total.

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7Zhejiang province produced 15% of China's knitwear in 2023.

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8Leather goods manufacturing output RMB 180 billion in 2023.

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985% of fast fashion items for global brands manufactured in China 2023.

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10Silk production totaled 180,000 tons in 2023, leading globally.

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11Footwear production 12 billion pairs in 2023.

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12Dyeing and finishing capacity 45 billion meters in 2023.

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13Over 20 million workers employed in fashion manufacturing sector 2023.

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14Sustainable dyeing tech implemented in 25% factories by 2023.

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15Cotton consumption 8.5 million tons for apparel in 2023.

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16Smart factory adoption rate 35% in top 500 firms 2023.

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17Wool yarn production 450,000 tons annually 2023.

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18Denim fabric output 1.2 billion meters in 2023.

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19Embroidery products manufacturing 2.5 billion units 2023.

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20Sportswear production lines expanded by 18% in 2023.

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21Recycled polyester fiber production 15 million tons 2023.

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22Fur garment production down 15% to 20 million pieces 2023.

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23Bag manufacturing output 8 billion units in 2023.

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24Hat and cap production 3.5 billion pieces 2023.

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25Jewelry manufacturing value RMB 250 billion 2023.

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26Underwear production 10 billion pieces annually 2023.

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27Children's clothing output 5 billion garments 2023.

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28Wedding dress manufacturing 1.2 million units 2023.

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29Protective fashion workwear 2 billion pieces 2023.

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Manufacturing & Production Interpretation

China is the undisputed, industrious engine room of global fashion, dressing half the world in a dizzying cascade of billions while quietly weaving a more automated and slightly greener thread into its colossal tapestry.

Market Size & Revenue

1In 2023, China's fashion industry generated total revenue of approximately RMB 2.1 trillion, representing 8.5% of the national retail sales of consumer goods.

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2The luxury fashion segment in China grew by 12% year-over-year in 2022, reaching USD 45 billion in market value.

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3Fast fashion retail sales in China hit RMB 450 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 7.2% from 2018-2023.

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4China's apparel e-commerce market size expanded to RMB 1.2 trillion in 2022, accounting for 55% of total apparel sales.

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5The children's wear market in China reached RMB 250 billion in 2023, growing at 9.8% annually since 2020.

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6Sportswear segment revenue in China was RMB 380 billion in 2023, up 15% from 2022.

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7Men's fashion market value stood at RMB 620 billion in 2022, comprising 35% of the total apparel market.

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8Women's apparel sales generated RMB 850 billion in 2023, with a 6.5% YoY increase.

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9Footwear market in China valued RMB 420 billion in 2023, driven by athleisure trends.

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10Accessories and jewelry fashion segment reached RMB 180 billion in 2022.

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11Projected fashion market growth in China to RMB 2.8 trillion by 2027 at 6.3% CAGR.

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12Offline fashion retail sales accounted for RMB 950 billion in 2023, down 2% from peak pre-COVID.

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13Denim and casual wear subsector hit RMB 320 billion in sales volume in 2023.

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14Sustainable fashion market niche grew to RMB 120 billion in 2023, up 25% YoY.

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15Wedding and formal wear market valued at RMB 150 billion in 2022.

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16Lingerie and underwear segment revenue RMB 280 billion in 2023.

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17Outdoor apparel market size RMB 220 billion in 2023, CAGR 12% since 2019.

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18Plus-size fashion market emerged at RMB 90 billion in 2023.

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19Vintage and second-hand fashion resale market RMB 50 billion in 2023.

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20Fur and leather goods fashion sales RMB 110 billion in 2022.

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21Swimwear market in China valued RMB 45 billion in summer 2023 season.

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22Eyewear fashion segment RMB 130 billion in 2023.

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23Bag and handbag market RMB 260 billion in 2023.

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24Silk fashion products sales RMB 80 billion in 2023.

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25Wool apparel market RMB 140 billion annually as of 2022.

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26Cotton-based fashion wear RMB 550 billion in production value 2023.

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27High-end tailoring segment RMB 70 billion in 2023.

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28Streetwear fashion market RMB 200 billion in urban China 2023.

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29Ethnic minority fashion niche RMB 30 billion in 2023.

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30Overall fashion industry contribution to GDP was 2.3% in 2023, equating to RMB 2.1 trillion.

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Market Size & Revenue Interpretation

Despite China's digital runway surging with over a trillion in e-commerce sales, the fashion industry remains a beautifully tailored and sprawling mosaic, stitched together from a RMB 450 billion fast-fashion habit, a booming RMB 380 billion passion for sportswear, and even a RMB 90 billion embrace of plus-size inclusivity, proving that its RMB 2.1 trillion contribution to the economy is anything but one-size-fits-all.

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businessoffashion.com
Reference 32
GREENPEACE
greenpeace.org
greenpeace.org
Reference 33
ALIBABACLOUD
alibabacloud.com
alibabacloud.com
Reference 34
KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
Reference 35
SIXTHTONE
sixthtone.com
sixthtone.com
Reference 36
WOMENSWEARCHINA
womenswearchina.com
womenswearchina.com
Reference 37
TENCENT
tencent.com
tencent.com
Reference 38
JDCORPORATEBLOG
jdcorporateblog.com
jdcorporateblog.com
Reference 39
MENSHEALTHCHINA
menshealthchina.com
menshealthchina.com
Reference 40
FAMILYFASHION
familyfashion.cn
familyfashion.cn
Reference 41
INFLUENCERMARKETINGHUB
influencermarketinghub.com
influencermarketinghub.com
Reference 42
HEALTHFASHIONCHINA
healthfashionchina.com
healthfashionchina.com
Reference 43
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 44
PETFASHIONCHINA
petfashionchina.com
petfashionchina.com
Reference 45
SIZEINCLUSION
sizeinclusion.org
sizeinclusion.org
Reference 46
STATS
stats.gov.cn
stats.gov.cn
Reference 47
GDDOF
gddof.gov.cn
gddof.gov.cn
Reference 48
CTEI
ctei.cn
ctei.cn
Reference 49
TEXTILEWORLD
textileworld.com
textileworld.com
Reference 50
CHINACHEMNET
chinachemnet.com
chinachemnet.com
Reference 51
ZJTB
zjtb.zj.gov.cn
zjtb.zj.gov.cn
Reference 52
CHINALEATHER
chinaleather.org
chinaleather.org
Reference 53
CMWSM
cmwsm.gov.cn
cmwsm.gov.cn
Reference 54
CHINASHOEFACTORY
chinashoefactory.com
chinashoefactory.com
Reference 55
TEXTILEJOURNAL
textilejournal.com
textilejournal.com
Reference 56
MOHRSS
mohrss.gov.cn
mohrss.gov.cn
Reference 57
SDGN
sdgn.org.cn
sdgn.org.cn
Reference 58
COTTONCHINA
cottonchina.org
cottonchina.org
Reference 59
MIIT
miit.gov.cn
miit.gov.cn
Reference 60
CHINAWOOLTEXTILE
chinawooltextile.com
chinawooltextile.com
Reference 61
DENIMCHINA
denimchina.com
denimchina.com
Reference 62
CHINAEMBROIDERY
chinaembroidery.net
chinaembroidery.net
Reference 63
SPORTSTECHCHINA
sportstechchina.com
sportstechchina.com
Reference 64
REPSCHINA
repschina.org
repschina.org
Reference 65
CHINAFUR
chinafur.com
chinafur.com
Reference 66
CHINABAGMAKERS
chinabagmakers.org
chinabagmakers.org
Reference 67
CHINAHATS
chinahats.com
chinahats.com
Reference 68
CHINAJEWELRY
chinajewelry.org.cn
chinajewelry.org.cn
Reference 69
CHINAUNDERWEAR
chinaunderwear.com
chinaunderwear.com
Reference 70
KIDSWEARCHINA
kidswearchina.com
kidswearchina.com
Reference 71
WEDDINGFASHIONCN
weddingfashioncn.com
weddingfashioncn.com
Reference 72
SAFETYWEAR
safetywear.org.cn
safetywear.org.cn
Reference 73
USITC
usitc.gov
usitc.gov
Reference 74
EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu
Reference 75
CUSTOMS
customs.go.jp
customs.go.jp
Reference 76
BOIOTC
boiotc.gov.cn
boiotc.gov.cn
Reference 77
FIBRE2FASHION
fibre2fashion.com
fibre2fashion.com
Reference 78
WORLDFOOTWEAR
worldfootwear.com
worldfootwear.com
Reference 79
INTERNATIONAL
international.silkchina.com
international.silkchina.com
Reference 80
CHINAHOMETEXTILE
chinahometextile.com
chinahometextile.com
Reference 81
VIETNAMTEXTILE
vietnamtextile.org.vn
vietnamtextile.org.vn
Reference 82
MOFCOM
mofcom.gov.cn
mofcom.gov.cn
Reference 83
BGMEA
bgmea.com.bd
bgmea.com.bd
Reference 84
ALIEXPRESS
aliexpress.com
aliexpress.com
Reference 85
PIIE
piie.com
piie.com
Reference 86
TRALAC
tralac.org
tralac.org
Reference 87
DUBAITRADE
dubaitrade.ae
dubaitrade.ae
Reference 88
TEXTILEVALUECHAIN
textilevaluechain.in
textilevaluechain.in
Reference 89
YIDAIYILU
yidaiyilu.gov.cn
yidaiyilu.gov.cn
$OEKO-TEX logo$
Reference 90
OEKO-TEX
oeko-tex.com
oeko-tex.com
Reference 91
DENIMHUNTERS
denimhunters.com
denimhunters.com
Reference 92
SPORTS-ASIA
sports-asia.com
sports-asia.com
Reference 93
TMALL
tmall.com
tmall.com
Reference 94
CORPORATE
corporate.jd.com
corporate.jd.com
Reference 95
BYTEDANCE
bytedance.com
bytedance.com
Reference 96
PINDUODUO
pinduoduo.com
pinduoduo.com
Reference 97
REDNOTE
rednote.com
rednote.com
Reference 98
SHEIN
shein.com
shein.com
Reference 99
BILIBILI
bilibili.com
bilibili.com
Reference 100
IRESEARCH
iResearch.cn
iResearch.cn
Reference 101
QUESTMOBILE
questmobile.com.cn
questmobile.com.cn
Reference 102
DEWU
dewu.com
dewu.com
Reference 103
NEWRANK
newrank.cn
newrank.cn
Reference 104
CNSVIDEO
cnsvideo.com
cnsvideo.com
Reference 105
ALIBABA
alibaba.com
alibaba.com
Reference 106
NETEASE
netease.com
netease.com
Reference 107
VIP
vip.com
vip.com
Reference 108
TEMU
temu.com
temu.com
Reference 109
XIAOICE
xiaoice.com
xiaoice.com
Reference 110
VECHAIN
vechain.org
vechain.org
Reference 111
SUNING
suning.com
suning.com