Adjustments and Transitions of Taiwan\'s Textile in the International Labor Division: Transitions of Taiwan\'s Clothing Industry

The clothing industry in the counties of Taipei, Kaoshung,and Kiaoli has been experienced most severe impact. 90% of clothingmanufacturers have moves overseas for continuing production. BesidesMainland China, Asian countries are the major destination of those moved out manufacturers. 50% of clothing manufacturers staying in the island would have strengthened their enlargement of domestic market.

According to the survey, 75% of Taiwan middle and small size clothing manufacturing are still focusing on exporting business.There are only 25% of manufacturers concentrating their business on the domestic market. 51.85% of the company for exporting have established their overseas manufacturing factory. U.S.A. is still the main area for exporting market. 77.8% of manufacturers export their product to the U.S.A. 80% of the exporting order comes from the international importer-exporter. 61% of product are handled through the wholesaler and self-established sale counters or sales departments in the domestic market management.