According to the “Jordan Times” report on March 9, clothing industry representatives said on Sunday that the inventory can meet the demand of the Jordanian market for about three months, including the upcoming Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.
Muneer Deyeh, chairman of the Textile and Clothing Federation, said that there is “enough” supply of clothing and footwear this summer, and traders and importers are Increased “vigilance” to ensure supply of additional needs. In view of the global spread of COVID-19, Turkey, the European Union, Southeast Asia, and several Arab countries including Egypt and Syria are import substitution markets. He pointed out that in addition to electricity costs, sales tax and rent, clothing tariffs must be reduced, and emphasized that the clothing industry with more than 52,000 employees plays a “vital” role in Jordan’s economy.
Asaad Qawasmi, representative of the clothing and jewelry industry at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, pointed out that goods were imported last year and were prepared before the outbreak. At present, China has reopened 40% of its market and is exporting goods as usual. All clothing and footwear exported to the contract are shipped on a 27-day shipping schedule. There is no need to worry about importing Chinese clothing.
Deye said in mid-February that sales in the apparel industry dropped an astonishing 70% year-on-year in the first 45 days of 2020. Many stores, especially smaller ones, reported “record lows” in daily sales for the 50th day ($70.62).
