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Kenya Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Top Importer of Secondhand Clothes

According to a recent report from TheCable, Kenya has surpassed Nigeria as the continent’s leading importer of used clothing. This shift highlights evolving trade patterns, economic priorities, and the rising demand for quality, affordable garments.

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🧭 Measuring Circularity in the Secondhand Supply Chain

As circularity becomes a growing priority across the textile industry, used clothing wholesalers play a central role in driving measurable impact. In our latest blog, we explore how businesses like yours can apply meaningful frameworks—such as displacement rates and circular economy indicators—to track and communicate your contribution to a more sustainable fashion ecosystem.

Learn how to move beyond intention and start measuring your circular practices with confidence.

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🌐 International News Highlights:

• From Guangzhou to Nairobi: Chinese Secondhand Apparel Finds Booming Demand in Africa

As global demand for affordable fashion grows, Chinese secondhand goods are making waves across African markets. This detailed report from KrASIA unpacks how trade flows are changing and what it means for the secondhand sector worldwide.

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2. Geopolitical Tensions Affect Trade Routes

From escalating risks in South Asia to container imbalances in the U.S., and fragile truces in the Red Sea, global logistics are navigating turbulent waters. Our latest blog breaks down how trade routes are being reshaped by political instability, shipping delays, and shifting tariff policies—impacting lead times and costs across the secondhand supply chain.

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🎥 Business Insider Recap: Steven Bethell on Building a Global Circular Economy

In a recent feature with Business Insider, our cofounder Steven Bethell shares how secondhand resellers — along with our facility in India — are helping reshape the global textile industry. From exporting reusable clothing to transforming non-sellable garments into new products, he highlights the critical role of innovation in the circular economy. @BeyondRetro, @Bank & Vogue, and @BVH Services are all part of this movement.

Steven also calls on brands to rethink production practices and support legislation mandating recycled content in new clothing. While technology is enabling progress, a truly circular system will require bold industry shifts, inclusive solutions, and collective action to keep textiles out of landfills.

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Are you looking to grow your resale business, source secondhand goods, or partner on sustainable solutions? We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re a long-time collaborator or just getting started in the circular economy, let’s explore how we can work together to make a bigger impact.

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