According to data released by the General Administration of Customs, my country’s total foreign trade import and export value in October was 3.34 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.8%. Judging from the cumulative data, in the first 10 months, my country’s total import and export value was 31.67 trillion yuan, exceeding the 31.54 trillion yuan in 2019, an increase of 22.2% over last year, and an increase of 23.4% over the same period in 2019.
Judging from customs data, my country’s foreign trade has been on an upward trend and is growing every month, which is a very good sign. So what is the foreign trade export situation in the textile market?
First of all, we look at the entire Jiangsu and Zhejiang textile market. Due to the resumption of production restrictions in late October, the market order situation began to weaken. However, after a short period of silence, the market began to improve again due to the influence of “Double Eleven” and the sudden drop in temperature. In mid-November, “Double Eleven” ended, but the market still maintained a good momentum.
Although the current weaving market is no longer characterized by shortages and shortages, it can still be said to be hot. According to data monitoring from China Silk City Network, the current operating rate of water-jet and air-jet weaving manufacturers in Shengze is around 73%, down 2% from last week. It can be seen that there are no obvious signs of the market weakening, and the atmosphere for accepting orders is good.
Among the orders that support the high operating rate, they are mainly domestic orders, especially the recent orders for cold-proof clothing fabrics, but some are also foreign trade orders, and foreign trade orders have indeed increased recently.
Mr. Chen, a foreign trade company specializing in imitation silk, said: “There are new orders placed this month, each order is about a few kilometers. Although it is not large, it has increased compared with last month, and it can be completed by the end of the year. Recently, it has begun Getting better is a good thing.”
“Our foreign trade orders have been relatively stable, and new orders have been placed this month. The order volume is stable and about the same as last month. The current orders on hand have been scheduled for March or April next year.” Mainly engaged in polyester taffeta and Oxford cloth Mr. Shen said.
The foreign trade market is recovering, and according to past practice, November to March next year is the peak season for the foreign trade market. However, in the past two years, due to the severe impact of the epidemic, foreign trade orders have still been greatly affected. Therefore, it is natural that some companies still have not felt the improvement of the market and are still in the dull stage.
Mr. Jiang, who exports to Europe and the United States, said that foreign trade orders have been poor recently. There are almost no orders. He only has proofs on hand. There were no orders last month and he has not felt the atmosphere has improved.
In the early stage, due to power cuts, order delivery times were extended. Although production has resumed, the number of new orders is still large and the delivery times are still long. Especially for foreign trade orders, delivery time is very important. Just traveling across the ocean can take as little as half a month or as long as several months. Therefore, sufficient time must be allowed for each step, otherwise it will delay the final time for the ready-made garments to be put on the market.
According to feedback from foreign trade companies, the current order delivery time takes about one month, and special fabrics take longer.
Mr. Shen of a foreign trade company said: “The current orders are mainly for tents and luggage fabrics, but due to power and gas restrictions, the delivery date has been delayed by more than a month.”
Mr. Chen also said: “Now the company has very little inventory, mainly imitation silk, and the goods are definitely better than before. The delivery time is not fast now. The main dyeing factories are not that fast. It takes more than 20 days anyway.”
An epidemic has brought global shipping lines to a near standstill, with port congestion and difficulty in ordering containers remaining unabated. Recently, sea freight rates have been declining, but the decline is far less than the previous increase, so sea freight rates are still at a high level. And exporting is still difficult. I got the booking form, but I don’t know when the ship will come, and there is still no deadline.
Mr. Chen said: “Now the sea freight has eased a bit and is not that expensive, but the containers are still tight and it is difficult to order. You have to find a freight forwarder to order in advance, and the charges are still expensive.”
Mr. Shen also reported that sea freight is still at a high level, containers are very tight, and it is difficult to order. Mr. Shen also said that most of the shipping costs are borne by the customers themselves, but due to high costs and difficulty in ordering containers, the number of orders placed by customers has decreased.
The container accumulation situation has improved, which may be a positive sign. After the ship arrives, the export pressure of foreign trade companies can be relieved.
The current wave of orders is a rigid demand. The foreign trade market has not ushered in a peak season for more than a year. The current time point was originally supposed to be the peak season for foreign trade, but now it is only slightly improving. Therefore, most textile companies are not optimistic about the market outlook. Companies say foreign trade orders are still affected by the epidemic, and the order situation depends on the control of foreign epidemics and economic recovery.
Mr. Shen said: “Although we have received orders for March and April next year, we are still not optimistic because if the epidemic does not recover for a day, foreign trade will be affected, so next year is not likely to be good.”
Mr. Jiang said: “Our company is fully aware of the impact of the epidemic on foreign trade. We really haven’t received many orders this year. When there are orders, customers will delay receipt of goods due to the epidemic and port issues, and the goods are too heavy in their hands.” A long time. So, I’m not very optimistic about next year either.Of course we hope for the best in our hearts. ”
With the strong recovery of the global textile industry, the normalization of Sino-US trade, and the easing of the global epidemic, textile foreign trade will increasingly improve and orders will gradually be released.
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