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Iran conflict and apparel sourcing: Nearshoring on the rise

05 Mar '26
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Iran conflict and apparel sourcing: Nearshoring on the rise
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  • Rising geopolitical tensions and freight volatility are pushing fashion brands to rebalance sourcing strategies, prioritising resilience alongside cost efficiency.
  • Nearshoring to regions such as Turkiye, Mexico and North Africa is gaining traction as companies seek shorter lead times and reduced logistics risk.
  • However, Asia's vast manufacturing scale ensures it remains central.

Industry experts say this shift could reshape the global apparel sourcing map over the next decade.

From globalisation to regional supply chains

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