Share your UNBIASED opinion and THE reason please.

Who Will Dominate Apparel Sourcing in the Next Decade?

With mounting tariffs on China, rising labor costs, and unpredictable geopolitical tensions, the global apparel supply chain is being redefined.

So who’s best positioned to step in?

Here’s my short-term outlook:

INDIA – Top Contender

• Vertically integrated
• Tech-forward manufacturers
• Strong government support
• Favorable global trade ties

VIETNAM – Fast and Nimble

• High compliance standards
• Close China ties (both risk and advantage)
• Strong in synthetics and performance wear

MEXICO – The Nearshore Favorite

• Zero duties into the US
• Short transit times
• USMCA advantage

Africa (East) – Long-Term Bet

• Growing investments
• AGOA trade benefits
• Young labor force, but infrastructure still developing

BANGLADESH – Cost Leader

• Massive production scale
• Low labor cost
• Pressure to modernize
  But the real winners?

• Countries that combine speed, flexibility, low risk, and digital readiness.
• It’s no longer just about the cheapest FOB. It’s about engineering supply chains to survive uncertainty and deliver only what’s needed.
• Those who invest in tech + process + people will lead the next era of fashion manufacturing.

DO YOU HAVE A PREDICTION, or a CRYSTAL BALL

David Birnbaum the GURU, please share your opinion.