China's 5,000 costume jewelry manufacturers produce about half the world's supply. The industry is currently increasing at a rate of better than 50% per year.

But suppliers in are facing numerous challenges that are going to impact your sourcing ability in the months ahead, including higher raw material costs and intensifying competition.

Lured by the low-entry barrier and high growth prospects, more companies continue to join the industry. Existing companies are also expanding production capacity and improving their facilities to meet the surging demand.

How can you find new, cost-effective opportunities ? and stay ahead of your competitors.

With profiles of 61 major costume jewelry suppliers and a gallery of 153 popular export products, this report will show you how to do the job right.

?? Deep profiles of 15 major suppliers that offer details on manufacturing capabilities, quality control procedures, future development plans and more. Based on personal factory tours and interviews with senior managers, this information is available nowhere else ?? Profile tables of 46 additional suppliers, with key information such as production capacities, key export markets and main machinery installed ?? A Product Gallery featuring 153 of the most popular export models, with key specifications and full-color pictures ?? The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, summarizing price, product, production and R&D trends for the next 12 months ?? This report covers the following types of costume jewelry: bracelets & anklets, chokers & necklaces, earrings, rings, and brooches ?