China vs Portugal: Where Should You Manufacture Streetwear?

Sourcing desk with a folded navy heavyweight t-shirt and heather grey hoodie beside an open tech pack with orange sticky flags and a fabric swatch fan

China wins on low MOQs, fabric breadth and unit cost; Portugal wins on short EU lead times, premium knitwear and simpler compliance. A practical comparison of landed cost, MOQ, lead time, capability and QC — and which order profile fits each country.