Supplier

Number of suppliers and our own factories in 20071
On December 31, 2007, we worked with more than 1,070 independent factories (excluding factories of our licensees) who manufacture our products in 67 countries. 67% of our factories are located in Asia, 17% in the Americas and 16% in Europe and Africa. 24% of all these factories are in China.

Asia Americas EMEA Total
No. of supplier factories
(excluding own factories)
727 179 168 1,074
No. of own factories 2 9 3 14
Total 729 188 171 1,088
Source:1 Production sites of the adidas Group as of 31 Dec 2007, excluding licensee factories


adidas Group licensees (Dec 2007)

Product Range Total no. of licensees Total no. of factories producing for licensees No. of countries where production is placed
Apparel 20 129 26
Hardware¹ 19 85 12
Footwear 1 2 1
Watches 1 6 3
Glasses 2 18 7
Cosmetics 1 8 6
Total 442 2482
Source:1 Accessories and gear
2 44 licensees source products from 248 factories in 38 different countries.


 
 
Last update: November 23, 2009