Escalating raw material costs — coupled with a labor shortage — caused production costs of China-made school and casual backpacks to jump by almost 20% in 2004.

Due to intense competition, manufacturers have not passed all these additional costs on to buyers. But the situation is expected to change, if rising oil prices push nylon-fabric costs up.

This report help by answering questions such as:

•	What sourcing opportunities are available for you now?
•	Where can you find the products that best fit your price entry-point?
•	Which suppliers are right for your needs?

The profiles of key manufacturers in this report will help you choose which makers are best equipped to deal with your requirements and with the challenges ahead.

Plus, the industry analysis, product comparisons and practical advice contained in this one-of-a-kind publication will let you develop the most effective sourcing strategies possible.

What you'll get In-depth profiles of 15 casual backpack makers based on factory tours and interviews with senior managers. These provide detailed information on suppliers' manufacturing capabilities, product offerings and future plans and are not available anywhere else Profiles of an additional 68 suppliers with key information such as machinery installed, exports by product type, main overseas markets and export sales A Product Gallery highlighting 107 best-selling knapsacks, school/children's backpacks and fashion backpacks, with detailed product specifications and color pictures The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, forecasting price, product, production and R&D trends for the next 12 months This report covers: knapsacks, schoolchildren's backpacks, fashion backpacks and specialty backpacks

Inside this report Executive Summary (1) Preview page Industry Overview (13) Preview page - Supplier demographics - Products and prices - Materials and components - Manufacturing     Supplier Profiles (69) Preview page - Products - Manufacturing capability - Outlook - Popular export models   Product Gallery (19) Preview page - Knapsacks - School/children's backpacks - Fashion backpacks - Specialty backpacks Get the complete version of this report.

All information contained in China Sourcing Reports is the result of exclusive, ground-level and definitive research conducted by Global Sources' analysts. Companies featured in these reports may or may not be clients of Global Sources.

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