In the past 2020, the “epidemic” factor persisted throughout the year, and market development experienced great fluctuations. Masks became a scarce “hard currency” overnight. On the medical frontline, medical supplies such as masks and protective clothing continue to be in short supply, and the general public’s demand for masks, alcohol disinfectants and other supplies continues to surge. Equipment, raw material production and supply… this most conventional industrial chain in a market economy has become a lifeline that races against time in the face of the epidemic.
According to public data: from March 2020 to the end of last year, the country exported a total of 224.2 billion masks worth 340 billion yuan, including 65 billion medical masks. 2.31 billion pieces of protective clothing were exported, including 773 million pieces of medical protective clothing.
January 6-11, 2021 The China Industrial Textiles Industry Association conducted a questionnaire survey on “Relevant Recommendations for the Optimization and Development of the Epidemic Prevention Textile Industry” for companies related to key epidemic prevention materials such as masks, protective clothing, and raw and auxiliary materials. As of January 11, 2021, a total of 176 valid questionnaires have been received. The detailed analysis is as follows.
Based on the above questionnaire survey results, masks, protection After the clothing and other anti-epidemic textile industries have experienced huge changes in the industry, most companies have good production and operation conditions in 2020, and their expectations for 2021 are not pessimistic. However, overcapacity and unreasonable industrial chain layout are real. For Various enterprises in the future development industry chain also have different demands.
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The current rapid development of anti-epidemic textiles such as masks and protective clothing has caused problems such as overcapacity and unreasonable layout Attention needs to be paid. In the future, various measures need to be taken to optimize the layout of the anti-epidemic textile industry, rationally adjust the production capacity structure, appropriately develop and cultivate incremental markets, and improve the overall technical competitiveness of the industry. This is of great significance for improving emergency rescue capabilities for public health emergencies, improving the level of risk resistance of the whole society, ensuring the safety of people’s lives and property, and maintaining national public health security.
China’s foreign trade “dark horse” counterattack
Market development has experienced great fluctuations , however, there are also bright market performances amid difficulties. China’s foreign trade market is recognized as the fastest-growing field in 2020.
Starting from the second half of the year, foreign countries have been affected by the epidemic, and the trade demand for the Chinese market has increased sharply. Export trade orders in many industries have achieved substantial year-on-year growth. Some companies have even experienced several-fold growth. These are the dividends brought by the foreign trade market.
But not all countries’ foreign trade shows a growth trend , according to foreign media reports, 250,000 small businesses in the UK are facing bankruptcy this year! U.S. retailers have closed 8,401 stores, with more likely to follow.
The U.S. retail industry has currently closed more than 8,000 stores, and a new wave of bankruptcies may also occur in 2021. Before 2020, the U.S. retail industry was already in the process of transformation. However, the arrival of the new coronavirus epidemic has accelerated this transformation and fundamentally changed how and where people shop, affecting the broader economy. Many brick-and-mortar stores have permanently closed as they have been forced to cut store numbers or file for bankruptcy. Due to the implementation of anti-epidemic measures such as home quarantine, millions of people have turned to buying goods online, and Amazon has become stronger and its development momentum is unstoppable.
Although vaccination of the new crown vaccine has begun in the United States, It has given consumers a much-needed shot in the arm, but overall, 2021 will still be a difficult year for overseas companies.
The foreign market situation is unpredictable. We once again remind our foreign trade friends to always pay attention to relevant information, seize business opportunities while being vigilant and maintain confidence.
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