Wednesday, May 22, 2013 18:15
20 percent of clothing manufactured overseas that the Greece is Made in Macedonia, writes Channel 5.
Google Translation:-
According to the business association of textile manufacturers at the end of 2012 only 23% of production is domestic or Greek, and the remaining 77% coming from outside. Specifically Macedonia is in second place behind Bulgaria. Statistics show that 1/5 of Greek apparel is produced abroad comes from Macedonia.
The list of major foreign producers, Bulgaria is first with 57%, with 20% of Macedonia, Albania 10%, Turkey and Romania 7% 4%.
Cheaper labor, production capacity, large sewing workshops and business environment with different tax regime is the main reason why the Greek textile companies have decided to move to neighboring countries and from there to produce clothes designed for the Greek market.
Balkan countries that are bordering Greece proved to be a lifeline for the clothing industry, because if they were to emigrate Greek firms in search of cheaper labor in Greece this industry will be completely disintegrated and there were only import companies. In fact, the industry seems to be slowly coming out of the recession tunnel, and begins to show signs of recovery, says Ethnos, CEO of Business association of textile manufacturers in Greece.
In Southeastern Europe at the moment are about 270 active Greek textile companies employing around 22 thousand workers.
Open secret in Greece that quite often purchased piece of clothing, the inner label to a label Made in Macedonia. And in the past and now Greek bloggers accused famous fashion brands in Greece, recognize neighboring country under its constitutional name.
20 percent of clothing manufactured overseas that the Greece is Made in Macedonia, writes Channel 5.
Google Translation:-
According to the business association of textile manufacturers at the end of 2012 only 23% of production is domestic or Greek, and the remaining 77% coming from outside. Specifically Macedonia is in second place behind Bulgaria. Statistics show that 1/5 of Greek apparel is produced abroad comes from Macedonia.
The list of major foreign producers, Bulgaria is first with 57%, with 20% of Macedonia, Albania 10%, Turkey and Romania 7% 4%.
Cheaper labor, production capacity, large sewing workshops and business environment with different tax regime is the main reason why the Greek textile companies have decided to move to neighboring countries and from there to produce clothes designed for the Greek market.
Balkan countries that are bordering Greece proved to be a lifeline for the clothing industry, because if they were to emigrate Greek firms in search of cheaper labor in Greece this industry will be completely disintegrated and there were only import companies. In fact, the industry seems to be slowly coming out of the recession tunnel, and begins to show signs of recovery, says Ethnos, CEO of Business association of textile manufacturers in Greece.
In Southeastern Europe at the moment are about 270 active Greek textile companies employing around 22 thousand workers.
Open secret in Greece that quite often purchased piece of clothing, the inner label to a label Made in Macedonia. And in the past and now Greek bloggers accused famous fashion brands in Greece, recognize neighboring country under its constitutional name.
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