2010.08.09Monastir technological pole of textiles and clothing

The work to implement the technology hub of textiles and clothing from Monastir to continue the development of 216 hectares and the construction of 60,000 square meters, with investment estimated at 83 million dinars.

The first stage involves 50 hectares of industrial area with 32 hectares developed, including a party to create 25 lots.

In addition, studies on the second phase will start soon. They cover 50 hectares on which work should be completed in December 2010.

Monitoring the pace of construction components of this cluster were the agenda of the working session held at the governorate and which offered the opportunity to announce the installation of two research firms in the March 2011, as a nucleus in this pole.

Thus, we are all happy to see that the industry's recovery has been occurring, and the statistics of the Textile Technology Centre (Cettex) indicate that the products are made in highest demand in foreign markets with 90% of exports and participating with 80% in employment.

According to the analysis of Cettex, exports of T-shirts, sweaters, shirts and blouses are growing tangible ... The presidential measures for exporting companies, programs to upgrade the quality improvement of textile products are among the factors that led to these indicators reassuring even in the most difficult situation ...

The textile and clothing sector has nearly 2,100 companies and employs over 200,000 people, with 83% of totally exporting firms, and 46% of them in partnership or 100% foreign owned.

The main nationalities of foreign companies operating in Tunisia in textile and clothing are France (365 companies), Italy (206), Belgium (121) and Germany (106).

The sector's exports amounted to 3.1 billion €. The European Union is the market of choice for Tunisia, with 96% of total exports of the sector. Tunisia is the fifth supplier to the U. E. France, Italy, Benelux, Germany and Great Britain are the main markets.

Tunisia exports include pants (30%), work clothes (7%), T-shirts (7%), sweaters (7%) and lingerie beach (12%).

Given the relative weakness of its "upstream textile, Tunisia must rely on imports to meet its needs fabric and supplies. These, mainly from Italy and France, $ 1.7 billion.

The sector has two preferential agreements: an association agreement with the EU and the Agadir Agreement.

The main strengths of the sector are:
Geographical proximity
Qualifying workers
Product quality, finished product and co-contracting
Productivity
Reactivity, deadlines, punctuality
CAD Facilities, NTI
Foreign Investment
Image, awareness, communication
Public Support
Technical Center
Tradeshow
Cost factors.

In terms of costs, Tunisia is relatively efficient: the hourly minimum wage is 1.211 dinars (0.67 €) and SMIC professional 290.436 dinars (75 cents / hour). The minute is the average cost of 7.5 cents, logistics and energy costs are moderate.

Tunisia is particularly efficient for all types of products. It is particularly competitive in jeans, leisure pants, clothing and lingerie business / resort.

Source: Tunivision.net

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