Taiwan-invested Chonggee produces1.3 million pieces of leather bags and wallets annually, of which 90 percent are exported. Asia is the company's main market, accounting for 55 percent of exports. Overseas shipments also go to the US, France and other countries in Europe. OEM orders take up 90 percent of exports, with customers that include France's Pierre Cardin and Playboy from the US.

The company registered total sales of US$11 million in 2005. Products include leather bags, wallets,briefcases, computer bags and organizers.

Products
Midrange and high-end designs dominate Chongee's output, with wallets taking up 60 percent and bags, the rest.

Midrange wallets are from US$0.80 to US$3 per piece and bags are US$6 to US$28 each. Wallets are made from imported genuine leather off-cuts. All products are azo-free.

High-end leather bags are priced from US$28 to US$35. These designs usually have more elaborate details such as metal buckles and brand-name zippers.

Upscale models also have more features, including durable nylon lining, mobile phone and business card pockets, penholders and key hooks.

Seventy percent of raw materials are sourced locally. Metal buckles are purchased in Guangdong while zippers are from Xiamen and Jinjiang. Genuine leather is mainly from Fujian and Guangdong. High quality fabric and leather are imported from Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.

Among Chonggee's new releases is a genuine cowhide leather women's handbag with a brown metal zipper, two buckles, a metal logo, and provisions for mobile phones and business cards. Price is US$10.

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