Garments: From Cheap Labour to Higher Value Added

Global brands now weigh carbon emissions, labour standards and traceability alongside price. Factories able to invest are pulling ahead while smaller ones come under pressure.

Moving up the value chain means more than costlier products; it requires design, materials research and fast-turnaround capability. Investment in skills training is therefore essential.

The message for policymakers is plain: tariff preferences alone will not carry the sector. Finance, port efficiency and energy stability must advance together.

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