Leader of the Textile Industry in China

Shantou is a key lingerie manufacturing center in China, as it has recently solidified its role as a global leader in the textile industry. With more than 10,000 textile and apparel companies, the city has reached an impressive output of 111.8 billion yuan ($15.4 billion) in 2023!

Over the past few years, Shantou has undergone a significant transformation, prior to 2021, local companies relied on imported nylon, which has changed dramatically, as investments have now been made in developing local production. In 2023, 157 new projects worth 35 billion yuan were launched, contributing to an 18-fold increase in nylon production capacity.

Innovations are key to Shantou’s success. Local laboratories have developed cutting-edge dyeing agents that improve the quality of fabrics and waterproof materials with miniature drainage systems. Shantou is also building a 2.090-million-square-meter International Textile and Apparel City, which is expected to attract companies from across the value chain – from design to logistics.

This city is becoming a model for innovative development and sustainable growth in the textile industry by showing how advanced technologies can transform global manufacturing. We will be keeping a close eye on the development of this sector.