1 in this issue i apparel market definition ii characteristics iii principal drivers 5 iv supply of garments on the mainland 7 v entry considerations 8 and expansion strategies vi players 14 vii distribution channels 18 viii performance by product sector 21 menswear 2 ladies wear 24 3 children s 25 4 causal 28 industry series september 2005 china national commercial information centre statistics department room 2440 building no north yuetan street beijing postcode 100834 tel & fax 8610 6839 2441 e mail nmb2000 263 net contact person ms liang chi xin mu xuan development trends with a population exceeding billion sharp increase consumption has become one largest consumer markets world improvements income level living standards have greatly boosted consumers demands for clothing terms quantity quality design acceleration economic growth will further stimulate potential is immense paper presents general background lucrative
