CLUBTEX - Bill of Lading Data Analysis
France’s Textile Fabric Imports – Strategic Shipment Review 2023
Supplier Country Distribution
- Pakistan: Leading supplier, especially cotton & polycotton fabrics.
- China: Synthetic/blended textiles, frequent medium shipments.
- India: Large-volume knit/woven fabrics, fewer shipments.
- Korea & USA: Niche shipments of special knit fabrics.
Main Supplier Companies
- Saharish Fabrics (Pakistan)
- Zainab Textile Corporation (Pakistan)
- Sichuan Textiles IMP/EXP (China)
- Wujiang Bochao Textiles (Korea/China)
- SK Enterprises (India/USA)
Product Groups & HS Codes
- Frequent HS codes: 520939, 551423, 630699, 600290, 600622, 620219, 600410, 52101100, 560121, 670411
- Main products: Cotton, polycotton, synthetic blends, knit/woven fabrics, shirting/trouser fabric, textile pieces.
- Many entries mention long-term supply contracts.
Volume & Weight Patterns
- High-volume batches (over 50,000 yards) from Pakistan & China.
- Several records have missing (null) weight or quantity.
- Shipments with weight/kg mainly from China & Pakistan.
Seasonality & Frequency
- Peak imports: January–February 2023.
- Multiple shipments from same supplier within one month.
Key Insights & Strategic Notes
- Sourcing from South/East Asia, mainly fabric rolls & ready-to-wear textiles.
- Strongest supply chain: Pakistan–China.
- Diversified sourcing for price & quality.
- Long-term contracts mean stable procurement.
- Potential for new suppliers (e.g., Turkey).
Data Quality & Visualization
- Some entries missing fields (weight, quantity, supplier).
- Recommend data standardization & automated cleaning.
- Charts: Imports by country, monthly trends, top HS codes.