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In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, Zhongshan City's apparel exports began to show signs of recovery in the spring of 2010. According to data released by the Zhongshan Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, by the end of November 2010, a total of 62,601 batches of garments and 918 million pieces (including cases and sets) were exported during the first 11 months of the year. The total value reached $1.897 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.8% in volume and 16.8% in value. This marked a clear rebound in the garment export sector.
According to the same statistics, the European Union remains the largest export market for Zhongshan’s clothing industry, with nearly 700 garment-exporting enterprises operating within the city. Among them, 36 companies reported annual exports exceeding $10 million, while around 250 firms had exports between $1 million and $10 million. Meanwhile, more than half of the companies had exports below $1 million. This highlights the dominance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with most relying on processing trade as their primary business model.
The types of clothing exported from Zhongshan are primarily casual wear, denim, undergarments, wedding gowns, and children's clothing. In the post-crisis period, several towns such as Shaxi, Siu Lam, the Triangle, People’s Town, and Dayong have developed professional clusters with distinct regional characteristics and competitive advantages. These clusters have attracted back many merchants, boosting the overall garment export industry and helping it regain momentum.
According to 2010 export value statistics, the EU, the U.S., Hong Kong, Australia, and Japan still dominate Zhongshan’s garment export market, collectively accounting for over 80% of the city’s total exports. However, the rankings of major export regions have shifted compared to previous years. The EU has now become the largest export market, surpassing Hong Kong. The U.S. followed closely in second place, while Hong Kong dropped to third. Australia replaced Japan as the fourth-largest export destination.
To ensure the quality and safety of its products, the Zhongshan Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau has intensified inspections of children’s clothing, especially baby clothes, since 2010. As Wang Yuxiang, head of the Chemical Spinning Section at the bureau, explained, infant clothing was once considered non-regulated goods. But after the second half of 2009, the bureau started conducting tests on the safety performance of ropes and small parts in exported baby clothes, significantly increasing inspection efforts.
Most of the new international safety standards for children’s clothing were introduced in recent years, and many local companies were unfamiliar with these requirements. As a result, even when products were made according to merchant specifications, they often failed to meet national export standards, leading to returns. "Companies must compare international standards with merchant requirements and produce according to the highest standards to ensure smooth exports," Wang reminded.
October 05, 2025