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<strong>In</strong> 2006, the major textile suppliers were China (15%), Italy (13%), Germany (7%) and<br />
Belgium (6%), followed by Turkey (9%), <strong>In</strong>dia/Spain (4%) and Tunisia/Portugal/<br />
Bangladesh (3%). The ending of the quotas that took place on January 1st 2005 is still<br />
affecting considerably the textile industry.<br />
Market analysts have observed a dynamic growth in trade, mainly driven by Asia, and<br />
China in particular, which has reinforced its position as the world’s number one exporter<br />
once again. Consequently, Europeans and American suppliers have to face the<br />
challenge of competing against low-prices and large supplies representing a real<br />
challenge.<br />
United States textile exports to France are mainly composed of sportswear and technical<br />
textiles. The advantageous of American suppliers are their know-how and their ability to<br />
adapt quickly to the change.<br />
Best Products/Services Return to top<br />
The new challenges are to develop functional textiles called “textiles of the future” for the<br />
following industries: transportation, construction, medical, health and well-being.<br />
The U.S. technical textile manufacturers have a strong reputation for their technological<br />
know-how. Best prospects within this sector are:<br />
- The textiles based on comfort, health and safety for the sport/leisure market (i.e.:<br />
anti-bacterial, anti-odor, breathable products);<br />
- Technical textiles for transportation (automotive and aeronautics) and health<br />
(hospitals, personal care, hygiene) industries.<br />
Opportunities Return to top<br />
The best opportunities will be offered to U.S. companies, which are able to innovate new<br />
technologies, especially for “the textiles of the future” based on: comfort, functionality,<br />
health and safety.<br />
Resources Return to top<br />
Sources and textile trade associations:<br />
Union des <strong>In</strong>dustries Textiles – U.I.T.<br />
(Textile Trade Association)<br />
37/39, rue de Neuilly<br />
92110 Clichy<br />
Tel: (+33-1) 47.56.31.00<br />
Fax: (+33-1) 47.30.25.28<br />
[http://www.textile.fr]<br />
[uit@textile.fr]<br />
2/15/2008 <strong>Country</strong> Commercial Guide for France 66<br />
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE,<br />
© 2007. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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