The line graph presents the fluctuations in the proportion of total clothing exports across four distinct regions—China, the European Union, Asia (excluding China), and the United States—over the span of 2000 to 2014.
Overall, the data reveals a declining trend in clothing exports for all regions except China, which exhibited significant growth during the same period. Notably, China maintained the highest export share whilst the United States recorded the lowest.
In detail, the European Union and Asia (without China) both commenced at approximately 30% in 2000, but thereafter experienced a marked decline. Specifically, the European Union’s export share diminished to about 24% in 2002 and continued its downward trajectory to stabilize around 20% from 2008 through 2014. In contrast, Asia’s performance initially fell below 20% in 2002, and although it slightly recovered to a level just above 20%, it remained stagnant throughout the remaining years, reflecting a consistent export proportion.
Conversely, China initiated its exports at just above 35% in 2000, witnessing a gradual decrease until 2008, where it leveled off at approximately 30%. However, from 2010 onwards, China markedly increased its export proportion, culminating at around 36% in 2014, thereby establishing itself as the dominant exporter. In comparison, the United States began with a modest share of about 10% in 2000, which slightly dipped below this mark until it ultimately stabilized at 5% by 2014, representing the least substantial export percentage among the regions analyzed.