揭阳以普宁纺织服装产业为支点，持续做大做优做强特色产业集群

Core Insights - The textile and apparel industry in Jieyang, particularly in Puning, is set to exceed a total scale of 153 billion yuan in 2024, with the textile and apparel sector alone reaching 135 billion yuan, indicating significant growth potential for the region [1] - Puning has been selected as one of the first pilot cities in the province for the "cross-border e-commerce + industrial belt" initiative, which is expected to drive high-quality economic development in the area [1] - The city is focusing on transforming its industrial chain towards high-end, intelligent, and green development, leveraging its strengths in textile and apparel to enhance its economic performance [1] Industry Structure - Puning has established a complete textile and apparel industry chain, with over 7,000 related enterprises, including 246 large-scale companies, highlighting the robustness of its industrial ecosystem [2] - The Puning Textile and Dyeing Environmental Comprehensive Treatment Center is recognized as the first provincial characteristic industrial park in Jieyang, aiming to strengthen the industry chain through the introduction of high-end projects [2] - In the first nine months of this year, the total output value of Puning's textile and apparel industry reached 108.3 billion yuan, reflecting an 8.9% growth, solidifying its position as the primary pillar of the local industrial system [2] Future Development Plans - Puning plans to develop a high-standard "14th Five-Year" plan for the textile and apparel industry, outlining future directions, content, and goals for the next five years [3] - The city aims to enhance the recognition of Puning's textile and apparel brands and promote brand creation initiatives [3] - Collaboration with renowned universities, such as Donghua University in Shanghai, will be pursued to support talent training and research outcomes in the textile and apparel sector [3] - The city will accelerate the development of the "cross-border e-commerce + industrial belt" ecosystem, fostering more cross-border e-commerce enterprises to expand the reach of Puning products globally [3]