Research and Markets: Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ac4ef2/mens_and_boys_cu) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

The just published Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing Industry report is the comprehensive market research guide on the industry. Its provides the latest information on the industry's key financial data, competitive landscape, cost and pricing, and trends during the current economic recession.

In 2008, the value of imported products within this industry into the U.S. has been relatively high, at approximately 1510% of U.S. production. Because of this reliance on imports, the report covers the foreign trade statistics including the top 25 countries the U.S. imports from and their respective import values. This industry exhibits a high amount of trade activity, because in 2008, the value of exported products within this industry into the U.S. has also been relatively high, at approximately 70% of U.S. production. This reliance on exports is also covered in the reports foreign trade statistics. The downstream analysis section of this industry reveals a large dependency on personal consumption. Understanding the recessionary effects on consumer consumption for products within this industry is essential.

At 173 pages with over 150 charts and tables, the reports extensive coverage includes a range of topics such as macroeconomic conditions, granular data on products, international trade, channel mix, government demand, and labor structure. Most importantly, it relies on 10 years of historical data and enhanced forecasting to project industry trends up to 2013 about the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. Industry analysts and Fortune 500 customers consider this quarterly report essential to staying informed about the industry.

In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:

Executive Summary
Industry Income Statement
Industry Balance Sheet
Capital Expenditure
Industry Cost Analysis
Industry Pricing Analysis
Industry Foreign Trade
Industry Structure
Competitive Landscape

(Please see the full table of contents for more details)

Executive Summary:

Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing men's and boys' cut and sew outerwear from purchased fabric (except underwear, nightwear, shirts, suits, overcoats and tailored coats, separate trousers and slacks, and work clothing). Men's and boys' other outerwear jobbers, who perform entrepreneurial functions involved in apparel manufacture, including buying raw materials, designing and preparing samples, arranging for apparel to be made from their materials, and marketing finished apparel, are included. Unisex sweatpants and similar garments that are sized without specific reference to gender (i.e., adult S, M, L, XL) are also included in this industry. Examples of products made by these establishments are athletic clothing (except athletic uniforms), bathing suits, down coats, outerwear shorts, windbreakers and jackets, and jogging suits. This 6-digit NAICS industry (315228) is under the hierarchy of Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Industry (31522), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Industry Group (3152), Apparel Manufacturing Subsector (315), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent codes are: 2329 - Men's and Boys' Clothing, NEC (except team athletic uniforms and contractors); 2369 - Girls', Children's, and Infants' Outerwear, NEC (boys other outerwear except contractors); and 2385 - Waterproof Outerwear (men's and boys' water resistant or water repellent nontailored outerwear, except made from rubberized fabric, plastics, etc. and contractors).

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $386.0 million USD, with an estimated gross profit of 21.41%. Import was valued at $5.8 billion USD from 120 countries. The industry also exported $258.5 million USD worth of merchandise to 142 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industry's shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2008 was $5.9 billion USD.

Report Summary

This industry report contains 173 pages of in-depth market research with over 150 charts and tables. Industry sales and shipment data within the U.S. and its international trade are presented and forecasted. For financial analysis, the report presents industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure figures. In the cost analysis section, 26 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 35 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section provides the number of companies and their respective revenue share, the market concentration, and a list of major players. At a more granular level, products within the industry are listed with their respective market sizes and import and export data. The appendices contain relevant references to additional trade statistics, U.S. State statistics, and industry trade associations.

Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturers, international top consulting firms, major retailers and wholesalers, professional trade associations, financial corporations, universities, governmental entities, start-ups and individuals. We are committed to providing the highest level of quality to all our clients and assure your satisfaction in the report delivering as promised.

Companies Mentioned:

This industry report includes detailed information on:

1. Industry's major players

2. Organizations that set standards for the industry

3. Government agencies that regulate and monitor policies related to the industry

4. Trade associations, including educational institutions

5. Trade publications

6. Trade shows and organizers

7. Sources of the information

This information includes the name of the company or organization, a description of the organization and how it is related to the industry, and a URL link to its website.

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