The price of cotton soared Wuhan small and medium-sized garment processing business difficult

The price of cotton rose from about 17,000 yuan per ton in August to more than 33,000 yuan per ton, which almost doubled in three months. Has led directly to cotton, cotton and other textile prices. As the downstream of the textile industry, many small and medium-sized garment factories in Wuhan are facing tremendous operating pressure brought about by the increase in raw material prices.

Recently, the reporter visited the Hankou Changfeng Township “Hanzheng Street Industrial Park” and the Jianghan Economic Development Zone where the small and medium-sized garment factories were concentrated. They found that most companies are facing operational pressures caused by rising costs. According to the manager of the Erle Clothing Company Chen, cotton prices have led to cotton yarn, cotton and other raw materials prices follow the trend, the average cost of a man's winter clothing rose at least 30% or more: "The pressure is quite large."

The owner of Yuancai Garment Factory said that the underwear they produce is mainly aimed at the low-end market. After the increase in cost this year, he dared not rush to raise the price: “One ton of cotton yarn was more than 30,000, and now it is more than 50,000. We do not mention the prices of unknown brands."

According to reports, the profit margins of many small and medium-sized garment factories in Wuhan have been significantly reduced. Frank Yang, the manager of Hefei Garment Factory, frankly stated that now he is only able to take the order if he can do it, as long as he does not lose money. Now these workers are retained.

In general, in addition to the taxes and fees collected by the state, the small clothing enterprises are mainly composed of workers' wages, rents, and raw materials. This year's wages and rents have increased compared to last year. After the price of cotton soared, many business owners It all feels like a bad day: "Like our small factory is very difficult now."