According to the statistics of Wenzhou's Custom Department, in the first three quarters of 2007, the city imported clothes worth US $12.76 million, up by 28.2 percent compared to the same period last year.
Over the years, Wenzhou city has become one of the largest cities importing clothes, following the suit of Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Beijing and Guangzhou.
Of late, import of international brands has substantially increased amounting to $12.01 million. Moreover, it is expected that the import value of these international brands may further rise to $17.74 million this year.
The garments imported by Wenzhou city mainly belong to popular brands like Versace, Armani, Hugoboss, Escada, Dolce & Gabanna, and Trussardi. Importers have are mostly brand agents and presently, Wenzhou city boasts of having link ups with over 100 international clothes brands.
Fibre2fashion, News Desk - China