Myanmar garment sector needs more employees
2017-04-25 14:01:58 / MTG
Myanmar’s garment industry which has registered decent growth in recent years needs more employees to fulfil the demand. Myanmar, now home to more than 400 garment factories, has noted significant growth after European Union (EU) lifted economic sanctions. This has been stated by the Myanmar Garment Entrepreneurs Association (MGEA).
“Currently, Myanmar garment factories are manufacturing clothing of export quality to fulfil the demand. Garments are exported upon EU lifting of sanctions. So, we need more employees,” said Daw Khin Khin Nwe, General Secretary of MGEA.
According to MGEA, five garment factories are being opened per month in Myanmar. And, there are 1,000 employees working per factory.
Myanmar Government has also decided to develop a specialized textile and garment zone in the country with an aim to attract investment from both local and foreign players. Currently over 300,000 people are employed with over 400 apparel manufacturing units in Myanmar.
Japan is the largest importer of apparels manufactured in Myanmar, accounting for 33 per cent of all clothing exports. In addition, Myanmar also exports to South Korea, Germany, China and American markets.
Source From: Apparel News
More News
- Taiwan Select Pavilion Presents 29 Exhibitors Across 378 sqm; Director-General Han Kuo-yao Visits VietnamPlas in Support Vietnam Plas (HCM) / 2026-09-09 15:51:07
- 【Early Bird Offer】2027 Asia Healthcare & Medical Cosmetology Expo | Exhibitor Registration Now Open! Asia Healthcare & Medical Cosmetology Expo / 2026-09-02 09:36:12
- 【Early Bird Offer】BIO Asia–Taiwan Exhibition 2027 | Exhibitor Registration Now Open! BIO Asia-Taiwan Exhibition / 2026-09-01 13:23:55
- CIMIF, CTG & CambodiaPlasPrintPack 2026: A Window into Cambodia’s Long-Term Market Potential CTG / 2026-08-28 14:21:34
- 【Application Closed】Foreign Buyer Incentive Program Now Open Taipei Int'l Industrial Automation Exhibition / 2026-08-03 10:48:23
- Beware of Fraud and Impersonation CPPP / 2026-07-23 14:02:37
- Chan Chao International and Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) Officially Sign MOU Hanoi International Electronics and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition / 2026-07-07 09:32:00
- Chan Chao International and Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) Officially Sign MOU Hanoi Print Pack / 2026-07-07 09:31:07
- Booth registration for ATLife 2027 opens now! Assistive Technology for Life / 2026-06-29 09:31:55
- Look At my P.P.P.I.C Hanoi International Electronics and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition / 2026-06-19 10:29:21
- Look At my P.P.P.I.C Hanoi Print Pack / 2026-06-19 10:10:14
- Intelligent Asia Hanoi 2026 | TAIWAN SELECT — Electronics & Smart Manufacturing Hanoi International Electronics and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition / 2026-06-15 15:19:13
- FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR GROUP VISITORS TO EXHIBITIONS IN HANOI Hanoi International Electronics and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition / 2026-05-12 09:59:54
- FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE FOR GROUP VISITORS TO EXHIBITIONS IN HANOI Hanoi Print Pack / 2026-05-12 09:57:44
- Get Ready for BTKG 2026 – Event Schedule Revealed! Bangladesh International Textile, Knitting and Garment Industry Exhibition / 2026-05-08 17:02:16
- BTKG 2026 Pre-show Press Conference Bangladesh International Textile, Knitting and Garment Industry Exhibition / 2026-04-25 20:34:34
- On-Site Activity - Halls Hunter Bangladesh International Textile, Knitting and Garment Industry Exhibition / 2026-04-23 15:37:15
- On-Site Activity - Post & Pour Bangladesh International Textile, Knitting and Garment Industry Exhibition / 2026-04-15 15:17:18
- Transforming Next-Gen PCBs: Advancements in Materials, Processes, and Innovation Intelligent Asia Thailand / 2026-03-03 12:49:31
- IPF Bangladesh 2026 Sets New Milestone with 29,274 International Visitors Bangladesh Int'l PLASTICS, PRINTING & PACKAGING Industry Fair / 2026-02-25 16:23:37