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N T I S201012. WOOL PRODUCTSStrengths Good infrastructure and sufficient investment Qualified designers and quality products Timely delivery Well-established relationships with buyers Good prospects in world market, particularly in theUSAOpportunities Prospective new buyers identified in the USA and theNetherlands Additional opportunities in Japan Different types <strong>of</strong> products, such as blankets andpullovers, in high demand in different markets Promising market for natural fibre productsWeaknesses Lack <strong>of</strong> information on modern technology Seasonal business High dependence on wool importers on quality andgrade assurance Weak knowledge <strong>of</strong> marketing techniques, weakbusiness networking, and lack <strong>of</strong> information onmodern technology High transportation costs No improved breed sheep farming initiativeThreats Continuously changing fashion products requiringcontinuous investment in product development anddesign Competition from Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru in theUS market Increasing competition from China PRC Lack <strong>of</strong> protection <strong>of</strong> designsActionsProduct and Technology Strengthen provision <strong>of</strong> reliable wool quality. Enhance grade testing laboratory facilities and certification capacity. Conduct a feasibility study for technology upgrading in felt products, including the possibility <strong>of</strong>introducing new stamping machines and other new technology. Launch improved-breed sheep (e.g. Vyanglung) farming projects as pilot projects with provisionfor wool collection, cleaning, scouring, and carding centres on regional basis. Establish high-tech yarn spinning plants through PPP <strong>of</strong> woolen knitting industries and exporterswith government support and coordination. Establish a training and R&D institute to train workers in production, market-oriented designand colour combination, and use <strong>of</strong> machines and quality standards. Support introduction <strong>of</strong> computerized design and knitting technology. Improve the wool spinning system to supply colour blended and high quality yarns in assortedvarieties and colours. Make provision for additional modern plants to provide dying services to small knittingfactories.Market Access Encourage strategic alliances between exporters and knitters in villages to increase outsourcing<strong>of</strong> knitting through collectors or institutions located in districts outside Kathmandu valley.NEPAL TRADE INTEGRATION STRATEGY 2010BACKGROUND REPORT283

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