Tunisia is among the top 15 garment suppliers in the world has witnessed decline by 1.31 percent in its textile and clothing sector exports while imports has increased by 5.42 percent during the first eight month of 2014 compared the the same period last year according the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX).
With a turnover of 3,444.380 MTD at export during the same period in 2014, the textile and clothing sector is the second exporter nationally after the mechanical and electrical industries with a share of 19%.
Internationally, it is the fifth largest supplier to the European Union, as well as the leading trouser supplier to the EU. Other important products are work wear and lingerie. The main foreign investors in the apparel sector in Tunisia are France, Germany, Belgium and Italy.
Tunisian apparel industry offers many opportunities to scandinavian countries. Thanks to its assets in terms flexibility, reactivity, adaptable production volumes, just-in-time delivery, communication skills and a fundamental respect for social and environmental standards.
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