china-apparel-and-accessories-sourcing

# China Apparel & Accessories Sourcing Skill

## Description
This skill helps international buyers navigate China's apparel and accessories manufacturing landscape, which is projected to exceed **¥5.8 trillion in revenue by 2026**. It provides data-backed intelligence on regional clusters, supply chain structure, and industry trends based on the latest government policies and industry reports. Coverage includes garments, footwear, bags, hats, scarves, fashion accessories, and more.

## Key Capabilities
- **Industry Overview**: Get a summary of China's apparel and accessories industry scale, development targets, and key policy initiatives (digital transformation, sustainability, brand building).
- **Supply Chain Structure**: Understand the complete industry chain from raw materials (fibers, fabrics, trims) to manufacturing and sales channels (domestic retail, cross-border e-commerce).
- **Regional Clusters**: Identify specialized manufacturing hubs for different product categories (women's wear in Guangzhou, men's wear in Ningbo, sportswear in Fujian, accessories in Yiwu).
- **Subsector Insights**: Access detailed information on key subsectors (garments, footwear, bags/luggage, accessories, intimate apparel).
- **Sourcing Recommendations**: Get practical guidance on evaluating and selecting suppliers, including verification methods, communication best practices, typical lead times, and payment terms.

## How to Use
You can interact with this skill using natural language. For example:
- "What's the overall status of China's apparel industry in 2026?"
- "Show me the supply chain structure for clothing"
- "Which regions are best for sourcing footwear?"
- "Tell me about garment manufacturing clusters in the Yangtze River Delta"
- "How do I evaluate suppliers of bags and luggage?"
- "What certifications should I look for in sustainable apparel?"

## Data Sources
This skill aggregates data from:
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
- China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC)
- China Leather Industry Association
- National Bureau of Statistics of China
- Industry research publications (updated Q1 2026)

## Implementation
The skill logic is implemented in `do.py`, which reads structured data from `data.json`. All data is cluster-level intelligence without individual factory contacts.

## API Reference

The following Python functions are available in `do.py` for programmatic access:

### `get_industry_overview() -> Dict`
Returns overview of China's apparel and accessories industry scale, targets, and key policy initiatives.

**Example:**
```python
from do import get_industry_overview
result = get_industry_overview()
# Returns: industry scale, 2026 targets, key drivers, export value, etc.