The Philippine Garments Industry I.
PRODUCT COVERAGE
For Garments product coverage/classification by Harmonized System (HS) please click here.
II.
PRODUCT USE/S
III.
Yarn for knitting and weaving into fabrics, garments, and other made-up articles \u2022Fabrics are made into garments, accessories, home furnishings and other made- up articles \u2022Garments men's, women's, children's and infants' wear and other wearing apparel such as gloves, mittens, undergarments, stockings, socks, shawls, scarves, neckwear and other related apparel \u2022Other Textile made-up Articles tents, luggage, fishing nets, sacks, carpets., etc. PRODUCTION CAPACITY \u2022
Total monthly capacity by product of active firms. Products
Unit Of Measure
Quantity/Monthly
Shorts
DPR
15,495,888
-
DZN
13,358,688
-
SET
546,000
Trousers
DPR
129,000
-
DZN
19,439,180
-
PRS
336,000
-
SET
640,000
Overalls & Coveralls
DZN
4,652,119
-
KGM
2,287,792
-
SET
657,500
Shirts
DZN
27,777,488
-
KGM
18,000
-
YDK
6,000
Polo/Blouses
DZN
15,600,249
-
KGM
44,000
Pyjamas & Sleepwear
DPR
105,000
-
DZN
6,278,235
-
KGM
228,000
-
SET
749,000
Bathrobes, Dressing Gowns
DZN
944,781
& Housecoats
SET
200,000
Dresses
DZN
14,131,967
-
SET
161,500
-
YDK
3,600
Skirts
DZN
67,093,558
-
SET
136,000
Athletic Suits
DPR
422,000
-
DZN
6,511,830
-
SET
4,439,000
Underwear
DZN
13,608,160
-
KGM
120,000
-
SET
600,000
Brassieres
DZN
2,949,383
Foundation Garments
DZN
268,417
Swimwear
DZN
2,491,100
-
KGM
171,945
Gloves made of textile
DPR
1,891,500
-
DZN
1,279,002
-
KGM
200,000
-
PRS
3,016,200
Gloves not made of
DPR
489,000
textile
DZN
43,617
PRS
118,000
Hosiery
DPR
544,400
-
DZN
737,000
-
PRS
7,177,800
-
IV.
FACTORS OF PRODUCTION
a. Raw Materials
The raw materials needed in the production of garments are yarn, fabrics, garment accessories (buttons, thread, zipper,
rivets, etc.) and packaging materials (poly bags, corrugated boxes, etc). Majority of the exporters import fabrics, accessories and packaging materials either directly (thru letter of credit) or under consignment. Major sources of yarns and textiles are Taiwan, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Japan, US, China, Indonesia, Thailand and United Kingdom. As for garment accessories and packaging materials, major sources are Japan, USA, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea and China. b. Labor
The industry has ample supply of labor. Qualified workers are abundant and can easily be trained to handle the machinery and equipment used in the production process. The manufacturer-exporters also avail of the services of subcontractors to perform some of the processes in garment production such as sewing, embroidery, printing, dyeing, knitting, pressing, finishing and packing.
c. Technology
The industry has realized the importance of automation in improving productivity. The use of computerized machinery and equipment such as the CAD/CAM, machine attachments and barcode tickets has enhanced the manufacturing processes and has lowered manpower requirements and supervising time needed. The manufacturers' costs have been dramatically reduced, quality and speed of delivery has improved and the trust of buyers has been gained.
V.
HISTORICAL EXPORT PERFORMANCE (5 YEARS)
A. Exports by Product
PHILIPPINE EXPORTS OF GARMENTS 1996 to 2000 FOB Value In Million US Dollars 1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Average
VALU % VALU % VALU % VALU % VALU % Growth, E SHARE E SHARE E SHARE E SHARE E SHARE % TOTAL RP EXPORTS
20,543 100.00 25,228 100.00 29,496 100.00 35,033 100.00 38,078 100.0016.80
TOTAL GARMENTS
2,754
13.41
2,888
11.45
2,770
9.39
2,767
7.90
3,084
8.10
2.12
Apparel
2,250
81.70
2,329
80.64
2,224
80.29
2,238
80.88
2,515
81.55
1.58
Non-apparel
315
11.44
348
12.05
422
15.23
429
15.51
485
15.73
8.82
Textiles
189
6.86
211
7.31
124
4.48
100
3.61
84
2.72
(2.46)
Source: Philippine Trade Statistics, National Statistics Office (NSO) B. Exports by Market PHILIPPINE EXPORTS OF GARMENTS 1995 to 1999 FOB Value in Million US Dollars 1996 VALUE
1997
1998
1999
2000
Average
% VALUE % VALUE % VALUE % VALUE % Growth, SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE SHARE %
TOTAL GARMENTS
2,754 100.00
2,888 100.00
2,770 100.00
2,767 100.00
3,084 100.00 2.12
TOP FIVE
2,118
76.91
2,285
79.12
2,342
81.55
2,449
88.51
2,723
88.29
4.7
1. United States
1,636
59.40
1,829
63.33
1,998
72.13
2,111
76.29
2,334 71.68
1.4
2. Japan
192
6.97
176
6.09
119
4.30
112
4.05
113
3.66
0.8
3. G. Britain
108
3.92
112
3.88
85
3.07
100
3.61
120
3.89
2.75
4. Germany
126
4.58
109
3.77
84
3.03
75
2.71
90
2.92
(7.2)
5. Canada
56
2.03
59
2.04
56
2.02
51
1.84
66
2.14
3.3
OTHERS
636
23.09
603
20.88
428
15.45
318
11.49
361
11.71
(8.8)
Source: Philippine Trade Statistics, National Statistics Office (NSO)
