Light and textiles industry

The light and textiles industry is Tianjin's traditional industry and in recent years has been restructured by the use of innovative technology and foreign investments.

Currently there are about 2,000 light industry companies and more than 600 textiles companies in the city.

Tianjin is the nation's largest bicycle manufacturing and exporting hub. The city produces 30 million bicycles, which accounts for half of the nation's output.

Tianjin also accounts for 90 percent of China's carpet exports.