Albania: Latest apparel and textile news & analysis

Albania apparel sector regroups from economic crisis 19 Jun 2012

With its location adjacent to Europe's key fashion centre Italy, a highly skilled labour force and low wages, Albania's textile and clothing industry is repositioning itself amid the unrelenting economic crisis that is gripping Europe.

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Albania seeks sourcing from European brands 7 Jul 2011

Albania is making a big effort to attract sourcing business from European brands scared about the political volatility affecting some African and Middle Eastern countries.

ALBANIA: To join harmonized customs tariff system 24 May 2012

Albania is joining the Harmonized System, which is used as the basis for Customs tariffs and for the compilation of trade statistics around the world.

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ALBANIA: Garment makers to benefit from workshops 20 Sep 2010

Workshops are being held throughout September and October for Albania’s leading garment and footwear manufacturers in a bid to improve their competitiveness and export sales.