1 Kenya is the best economic base in sub Saharan Africa, Africa is one of the largest trade markets
2.2015 years Kenya GDP growth rate of 5.3%, is expected in 2016 will reach 6.9%, the growth rate ranked the world's top ten
3 strategic location, is the gateway to Africa and transport hub, the port of its neighboring countries, the ability to trade radiation is quite strong
4 "The Belt and Road" strategic fulcrum only in Africa, is one of the largest investment China.
5 Kenya exchange rate stability, no exchange controls, foreign companies can freely import export profits, the basic price liberalization.
6 the quality of the labor force is relatively high. Many foreign investors, Chen Zanqi employees, are skilled, diligent and enterprising
7 natural conditions and rich tourism resources, its financial, aviation, logistics and other facilities are also more developed
8 the social and political environment is relatively safe and stable, the investment environment is good, the problem of corruption in African countries is relatively light
9 Ken government to promote the 2030 vision (Vision 2030), expect to join the newly industrialized and developed countries by 2030
10 Kenya production and processing of products in Europe and the United States and most countries enjoy tariff concessions. Chinese enterprises to invest in production in Kenya, will gain more profits
Two: the scope of the exhibition:
Light industrial textile category:
Fabric and accessories: all kinds of apparel fabrics and accessories, home textiles and so on
Home textiles and accessories, curtains and accessories, embroidery, Table Decor textiles, kitchen textiles, towels, decorative items, decorative cloth, sofa cloth, blankets, floor coverings, fabrics, decorative fabrics, furniture fabrics. Bathroom fashion textiles, bedding.
Clothing: clothing, sportswear, children's wear, underwear, swimwear, protective clothing, knitted garments and related accessories.
Introduction to textile industry:
The day before, the article said: Kenya media "business daily", because of the rising labor costs, Chinese, South Korea, Singapore and other Asian countries, the development of textile and garment industry gradually slowed down, the development of textile and garment industry in sub Saharan African countries south of the opportunities.
Based on the analysis of the potential advantages of the development of textile and garment industry in Kenya: one is the preferential trade policy between developed countries and makes Kenya exports relatively easy. Such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) clothing provisions, the United States gives preferential market access measures of Kenya garment exports. Two is Kenya with design, tailoring professionals. The designed clothing for domestic sales and even exported to other markets around the world. The three is Kenya and other African countries compared to a better business environment.
But at the same time, the article lists the development of textile and garment industry in Kenya is a disadvantage: the textile industry more dispersed, no mature industry chain. In production and sales. The two is the lack of the necessary connection Small and micro businesses large, low value-added products, for the number of copycat products. According to the current Kenya currently has more than 75000 home textile and clothing Small and micro businesses, more than 80% of the informal sector, production equipment are simple.
At present in Kenya export processing zone (EPZ) registered in the textile and clothing companies include: 22 large foreign companies, large companies 170, 8 cotton ginning factory, 8 spinning mills, 15 weaving and knitting company, 9 home accessories manufacturers, more than 75000 Small and micro businesses.
The article said that Kenya should make full use of the Special Economic Zone Planning (SEZ) the rapid development of a new model of railway and road infrastructure of the time window, large-scale development of the textile and garment industry, formed a complete industrial chain, in order to promote the Kenya national industrial construction, and stimulating the development of Kenya export processing industry. Kenya seize the opportunity vigorously develop the textile and garment industry.
Three: a review of the previous exhibition:
2016 Kenya China Trade Week: an unprecedented event
"China Trade Week (China Trade Week) is a MIE international exhibition group with the integration of international resources, international commodity Chinese themed exhibition will be held over the same period, the new maritime Silk Road Conference" and "China folk cultural performances. In some countries has been successfully held, and plans in emerging the market opened!