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title: "Ukrainian clothing producers call for restrictions on second-hand imports to support local industry"
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# Ukrainian clothing producers call for restrictions on second-hand imports to support local industry

Ukrainian clothing producers are calling for **restrictions on the import of second-hand clothes** to support the development of the domestic textile industry. **Oleksandr Sokolovskyi**, head of the group of companies «Textile-Contact», stated that **used clothes** make up **54% of all imports of light industry goods**, which significantly hinders the growth of local production.

Sokolovskyi also highlighted the problem of **smuggling** new items disguised as second-hand, which further damages Ukrainian producers. He cited Turkey as an example, where the **import of second-hand clothes is banned**, allowing the country to become a leader in light industry production, surpassing Italy.

Interestingly, according to Recurate, a company specializing in fashion technology research, **74% of residents of developed countries**, regardless of age and social status, buy second-hand clothing. This highlights the growing popularity of this market segment worldwide.

However, for Ukraine, the mass import of second-hand clothes is not just a commercial activity but a real threat to local manufacturers, making the issue of regulating this market relevant and crucial for discussion.

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