Apparel manufacturing industry is one of the largest industries in Macedonia. In 2006, It accounts 22,72% of the total value of Macedonian annual exports. The industry consists of more than 1400 apparel manufacturing companies, employing around 40.000 workers.

Macedonian apparel manufacturers offer Cut-Make, Cut-Make-Trim and Full Package Services contract manufacturing. Individual companies are capable of manufacturing from 5,000 to over 80,000 pieces per month.

Germany, Greece, USA, Netherlands and the UK are Macedonia’s largest export markets for apparel contract manufacturing.

The key focus points of the Macedonian apparel industry are:

• Higher Quality
• Rapid Respons
• Lower Costs

Macedonian apparel contract manufacturers are offering :

• Value Efficiency
• Excellent references from customers
• Product specialization
• CAD/CAM accessibility
• Electronic pattern transmission
• Pattern development
• Design and sample rooms
• Minimum manufacturing time
• Rapid Response
• Packing and shipping expertise
• World class logistics and forwarding
• Quick delivery
• Quality control
• Confidentiality of samples and prices
• Fabric sourcing capabilities
• Knowledge and application of required standards
• Thorough knowledge of compliance procedures (US)

• Use of Internet technology

• Multilingual personnel and security.

Competitive advantages for foreign companies/business partners :

• Low cost labor
• Large pool of trained workers
• Access to CAD/CAM services
• Rapid response capability
• Proximity to European mills
• Variety of production capability
• Flexibility and diversity
• Stable government and currency
• Excellent import/export transportation infrastructure

• Minimum transportation time to EU customers.