The Philippine Garments Industry I.
PRODUCT COVERAGE
For Garments product coverage/classification by Harmonized System (HS) please click here.
II.
PRODUCT USE/S
III.
Yarn for knitting and weaving into fabrics, garments, and other made-up articles • Fabrics are made into garments, accessories, home furnishings and other made- up articles • Garments men's, women's, children's and infants' wear and other wearing apparel such as gloves, mittens, undergarments, stockings, socks, shawls, scarves, neckwear and other related apparel • Other Textile made-up Articles tents, luggage, fishing nets, sacks, carpets., etc. PRODUCTION CAPACITY •
Total monthly capacity by product of active firms. Products Shorts Trousers Overalls & Coveralls Shirts Polo/Blouses
Unit Of Measure DPR DZN SET DPR DZN PRS SET DZN KGM SET DZN KGM YDK DZN
Quantity/Monthly 15,495,888 13,358,688 546,000 129,000 19,439,180 336,000 640,000 4,652,119 2,287,792 657,500 27,777,488 18,000 6,000 15,600,249
Pyjamas & Sleepwear Bathrobes, Dressing Gowns & Housecoats Dresses Skirts Athletic Suits Underwear Brassieres Foundation Garments Swimwear Gloves made of textile Gloves not made of textile Hosiery -
IV.
KGM DPR DZN KGM SET DZN SET DZN SET YDK DZN SET DPR DZN SET DZN KGM SET DZN DZN DZN KGM DPR DZN KGM PRS DPR DZN PRS DPR DZN PRS
44,000 105,000 6,278,235 228,000 749,000 944,781 200,000 14,131,967 161,500 3,600 67,093,558 136,000 422,000 6,511,830 4,439,000 13,608,160 120,000 600,000 2,949,383 268,417 2,491,100 171,945 1,891,500 1,279,002 200,000 3,016,200 489,000 43,617 118,000 544,400 737,000 7,177,800
FACTORS OF PRODUCTION
a. Raw Materials The raw materials needed in the production of garments are yarn, fabrics, garment accessories (buttons, thread, zipper,
rivets, etc.) and packaging materials (poly bags, corrugated boxes, etc). Majority of the exporters import fabrics, accessories and packaging materials either directly (thru letter of credit) or under consignment. Major sources of yarns and textiles are Taiwan, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, US, China, Indonesia, Thailand and United Kingdom. As for garment accessories and packaging materials, major sources are Japan, USA, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea and China. b. Labor The industry has ample supply of labor. Qualified workers are abundant and can easily be trained to handle the machinery and equipment used in the production process. The manufacturer-exporters also avail of the services of subcontractors to perform some of the processes in garment production such as sewing, embroidery, printing, dyeing, knitting, pressing, finishing and packing.
c. Technology The industry has realized the importance of automation in improving productivity. The use of computerized machinery and equipment such as the CAD/CAM, machine attachments and barcode tickets has enhanced the manufacturing processes and has lowered manpower requirements and supervising time needed. The manufacturers' costs have been dramatically reduced, quality and speed of delivery has improved and the trust of buyers has been gained.
V.
HISTORICAL EXPORT PERFORMANCE (5 YEARS)
A. Exports by Product
PHILIPPINE EXPORTS OF GARMENTS 1996 to 2000 FOB Value In Million US Dollars 1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Average
VALU % VALU % VALU % VALU % VALU % Growth, E SHARE E SHARE E SHARE E SHARE E SHARE % TOTAL RP EXPORTS
20,543 100.00 25,228 100.00 29,496 100.00 35,033 100.00 38,078 100.00
16.80
TOTAL GARMENTS
2,754
13.41
2,888
11.45
2,770
9.39
2,767
7.90
3,084
8.10
2.12
Apparel
2,250
81.70
2,329
80.64
2,224
80.29
2,238
80.88
2,515
81.55
1.58
Non-apparel
315
11.44
348
12.05
422
15.23
429
15.51
485
15.73
8.82
Textiles
189
6.86
211
7.31
124
4.48
100
3.61
84
2.72
(2.46)
Source: Philippine Trade Statistics, National Statistics Office (NSO) B. Exports by Market PHILIPPINE EXPORTS OF GARMENTS 1995 to 1999 FOB Value in Million US Dollars 1996 VALUE
1997
1998
1999
2000
Average
% VALUE % VALUE % VALUE % VALUE % Growth, SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE %
TOTAL GARMENTS
2,754 100.00
2,888 100.00
2,770 100.00
2,767 100.00
3,084 100.00
TOP FIVE
2,118
76.91
2,285
79.12
2,342
81.55
2,449
88.51
2,723
88.29
4.7
1. United States
1,636
59.40
1,829
63.33
1,998
72.13
2,111
76.29
2,334
71.68
1.4
2. Japan
192
6.97
176
6.09
119
4.30
112
4.05
113
3.66
0.8
3. G. Britain
108
3.92
112
3.88
85
3.07
100
3.61
120
3.89
2.75
4. Germany
126
4.58
109
3.77
84
3.03
75
2.71
90
2.92
(7.2)
5. Canada
56
2.03
59
2.04
56
2.02
51
1.84
66
2.14
3.3
OTHERS
636
23.09
603
20.88
428
15.45
318
11.49
361
11.71
(8.8)
Source: Philippine Trade Statistics, National Statistics Office (NSO)
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