Extenda shows more than thirty Andalusian fashion companies the keys to participation in sector fairs in France

At the headquarters in Seville

Exports from the fashion sector grew by 9,7% in 2016 to reach 725 million euros, reaching countries on four continents in its top ten markets.

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A total of 33 Andalusian fashion and accessories companies de Andalucía They participated last Wednesday, March 29, in the day 'International fairs for the Fashion sector in France: keys and aspects to take into account'Organized by the Ministry of Economy and Knowledgethrough Extenda-Andalusian Foreign Promotion Agency, at the headquarters of Extenda in Seville.

 

On this day the speakers analyzed in detail the different fairs held in Paris during the year organized by WSN Development, both from the point of view of the profile of the exhibitors and the visitors. In this analysis, emphasis was placed on the two periods of celebration: January and September, when the fairs are held. Who's Next and Premiere Classe; and March and October, dates of celebration of Paris Sur Mode y Premiere Classe Tulleries.

 

Likewise, attendees were able to learn how to carry out effective collection management in the international markets; and, at the end of the event, they had the option to meet with the speakers to obtain more detailed information.

 

exports Plans Andalusian fashion companies They grew by 2016% in 9,7 to reach 725 million euros, reaching countries on four continents in their top ten markets, which reinforces the diversification of sales in the sector.

 

The professionals who participated as speakers at the conference were the associate director of the company Who's Next and Paris Sur Mode, Sophie Guyot; the director of Premiere Classe and Premiere Classe Tulleries, Sylvie Pourat; and the CEO of Trust, a company dedicated to the management of credit insurance policies and specialized in the fashion business, Olivier Arrighi.

 

The companies that have participated in this technical conference on international fashion come from Seville (Spica Group, Ángeles Gálvez, Servicios Generales Doble Erre, Fernanda Gil Damián, La Bendita, Eugenia Jiménez, Cayro Woman, El Vestidor de Blanca, La casa sentida, Cocada Swimwear, Candela de Reina, Industrias Sombrereras Españolas, Panambi Collection, Ceraselle, Camilla Velvet, Coolweb, Carmen Berdonces, Buffunahats and Señora María); Cadiz (Manuel Antonio Delgado García, Movex Foundation, The Pez, Avaritia, La Higuera de Grazalema, Boabab and Alep Piel); Huelva (Aiby Craft, Calzados Herce and Palanco); Jaen (Nadadora Swimwear and Owl Now or Never Clothing); Malaga (J. Arggido and The Golden Fish); and Granada (Claudina Mata).

 

In the current decade (2010-2016), international sales in the fashion sector Andalucía have grown significantly, increasing by 47% to 725 million. During this period, the number of exporting companies, which amounted to 2.696 in 2016. Of them, 543 (20,8%) are regular exporters (more than four years in a row exporting), which account for 81% of total sales and have increased their number by 24% since 2010.

 

 

 

On this day, the speakers analyzed in detail the different fairs held in Paris during the year organized by WSN Development, both from the point of view of the profile of the exhibitors and the visitors.

 

 

Malaga It is the province that leads the sector's exports, with 34% of total sales and a turnover of 249 million euros, which represents a growth of 7,6% compared to the previous year. It follows Seville, with 136 million, 18,8% of sales, and the highest growth of the year among the provinces: 32% more. Below is Cordoba, also with 136 million (18,7% of the total) and an increase of 5,1%.

 

Cadiz It is in fourth place, with 124 million (17,1% of the total) and an increase of 3,4%; followed by Almeria with 25,3 million (3,5% of the total) and growth of 15,1%; Jaen with 21,3 million (2,9%) and an increase of 10,9%; Granada with 20,9 million (2,9% of the total) and Huelva, with 12,5 million (1,7% of the total).

 

The best-selling products by Andalusian fashion companies abroad are women's clothing, which with 128 million accounts for 17,6% of sales and grows 6,3% compared to 2015; followed by fibers with 108 million, 14,9% of the total and an increase of 76%; goldsmithing with 64 million, 8,8% of the total; fabrics for clothing with 58 million, 8%; and jewelry with 55 million, 7,6%, which represents an increase of 7,6% over last year.

           

Main markets of the sector

 

On the other hand, in 2016 sales grew to seven of the first ten Andalusian fashion markets abroad, including countries on four continents, which reinforces the diversification of sales in the sector. The first destination market is Portugal, which accounts for 11,6% of exports with 84 million and an increase of 1,3% compared to 2015. It is followed by France 81 million, 11,2% of the total, and an increase of 16,9%.

 

In third place is Switzerland with 77 million, 10,6% of the total and an increase of 7,1%; followed by Italy, with 68 million (9,3%) and an increase of 7,1%; Morocco with 53 million (7,3%); United Kingdom with 46 million (6,4%) and an increase of 2,4%; China-Hong Kong with 28,5 million (3,9%); Greece with 23,3 million (3,2%) and an increase of 25,8%; Germany, with 21,8 million (3%) and United States with 19,5 million (2,7%), which increased by 8,2%.

 

Likewise, last year the growth recorded in sales in the sector stood out. Vietnam , where they multiplied by eleven to 19 million; to Türkiye, where sales doubled to 16,3 million; already Indonesia, where sales tripled to 14 million.

 

In 2016, extend organized a total of 52 promotion, training, information and consulting actions to promote the Capabilities of the fashion sector in Andalucía (garments, jewelry and accessories), in which 270 companies participated, 26% of participating firms compared to 2015.