Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Lingerie, Loungewear, and Nightwear Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q3 2009 Edition]" to their offering.

The newly published Women's and Girls Cut and Sew Lingerie, Loungewear, and Nightwear Manufacturing Industry report provides the latest market research on the industry. Its comprehensive scope contains analysis on the industry's key financial data, competitive landscape, upstream and downstream industries, and trends and opportunities within the context of the current economic environment.

In 2008, the value of imported products within this industry into the U.S. has been relatively high, at approximately 860% 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 30% 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.

The reports 165 pages and over 150 charts and tables cover the most recent information on the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. Relying on 10 years of historic data and sophisticated forecasting, the report projects the macroeconomic industry trends up to 2013. The reports inclusive scope reveals a breadth of topics from international trade to industry structure, while also delving into the details such as market sizes of products and players. Industry experts consider this report the most comprehensive and consistently updated guide to 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

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Executive Summary:

Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing womens and girls bras, girdles, and other underwear; lingerie; loungewear; and nightwear from purchased fabric. Womens and girls lingerie, loungewear, and nightwear 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. Examples of products made by these establishments are bathrobes, foundation garments, nightgowns, pajamas, panties, and slips. This 6-digit NAICS industry (315231) is under the hierarchy of Womens and Girls Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Industry (31523), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Industry Group (3152), Apparel Manufacturing Subsector (315), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent codes are: 2341 - Womens, Misses, Childrens, and Infants Underwear and Nightwear (women and girls except contractors); 2342 - Brassieres, Girdles, and Allied Garments (except contractors); 2369 - Girls, Childrens, and Infants Outerwear, NEC (girls robes except contractors); 2384 - Robes and Dressing Gowns (womens except contractors); and 2389 - Apparel and Accessories, NEC (garters and garter belts except contractors).

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $600.3 million USD, with an estimated gross profit of 37.97%. Import was valued at $5.2 billion USD from 114 countries. The industry also exported $162.8 million USD worth of merchandise to 104 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 $5.6 billion USD.

Report Summary

This 165-page research report covers the industry with a comprehensive view while delivering a depth of information in key areas. Supply and demand data details U.S. shipments and international trade in the context of the industry's capacity utilization. Industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis allow for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 38 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 19 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. All related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed. These elements are accompanied by over 150 labelled charts and tables, organized to best convey the myriad data within the report.

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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