Denim manufacturers invest in supply chain to meet market needs
Denim manufacturing firms are making major investments in factories from the US to China to meet market demands and improve their environmental footprint. Curbing excess use of water A new textile maker, Vidalia Denim recently opened in a 900,000 sq. ft. facility in Vidalia, La., in the Mississippi Delta region. To e... Read more
Dynamics changing, as new markets beckon US apparel importers
"Recovering from the 2018 turmoil, US apparel imports in January 2019 increased 25 per cent to $7.57 billion. The country again sourced from its traditional markets – China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, etc in 2019. It had, in the second half of 2018, shifted its sourcing to nearby destinations of Central and Sout... Read more
Despite difficulties, China continues to lead world textile & appa…
"Year 2018 was a landmark in the history of global apparel manufacturing as China’s dominance declined due to rising labor costs, slower economy and the government’s desire to decrease exports and increase production for domestic consumption. However, China will continue to remain top supplier to the US for... Read more
India’s textile machinery exports grows over 11 per cent in Q2 FY18-19
"Exports of textile machinery in the second quarter of FY 18-19 totaled $227.31 million, registering 11.10 per cent growth over previous quarter. Spinning, twisting and yarn preparation machinery accounted for 41 per cent of total exports during the quarter. Vietnam emerged as the top export market for India’s te... Read more
Vietnam imports 20% more cotton in 2018
"In January 2019, export value of textiles and garments reached $2.65 billion, decreasing 4.3 per cent month on month. However, it increased 6.4 per cent year on year. In 2018, export value of Vietnam’s textile and garments amounted to $3.04 billion, increasing 16 per cent year on year. Growth rate increased 6 pe... Read more
Higher imports, resolution of US-China dispute to support cotton price…
"World cotton production declined in 2018 to an estimated 118.4 million bales due to lower acreage and yields. The US was not the only country plagued by weather and pest issues in 2018. As compared to 2017, India’s crop declined by 2.0 million bales. Australia harvested 43.4 per cent less acreage in 2018 due to ... Read more
Rise of non-traditional markets fuels apparel exports
"As per Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data, in the July-December period of the current FY2018-19, Bangladesh’s apparel shipments to new export destinations like Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa and Turkey posted a robust growth of 36.21 per cent in the first half ... Read more
India’s knit T-shirts exports drop in Q2, Nigeria and South Africa are…
"Growth in India’s knit T-shirt exports in Q2 FY 18-19 declined by 9.62 per cent over the previous quarter. Within the knitted T-shirts segment, cotton tees accounts for 73 per cent of the total share value at $414.54 million. The second topmost commodity in Q2 FY 18-19 under the knitted T-shirt segment included ... Read more
Indian textile and clothing exports decline in Q2 FY 18-19
"India’s textile and clothing (T&C) exports in the second quarter of FY 18-19, dropped 5.82 per cent to $8,935.55 million over its previous quarter. The US still remains top export market for India’s T&C goods, with goods worth of $2,059.37 million exported the US. Export of knitted apparels surpass... Read more
Regional supply chains to determine world textile,apparel trade in fut…
"A growing phenomenon-- RPTN -- refers to geographically proximate countries forming a regional supply chain. Deepening of this RPTN increases the concentration of world textile and apparel exports. In general, three primary textile and apparel regional supply chains operate in the world today. Asian supply chain.... Read more
Cotton processing market to reach $72.6 billion by 2023
"Cotton processing market, estimated at $59.7 billion in 2018, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0 per cent to reach $72.6 billion by 2023. Growth is being driven by increasing demand for cotton in the textile industry and rising animal feed. The Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing regional market wit... Read more
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Tirupur knitwear exports up eight per cent
Tirupur knitwear exports have grown 8.3 per cent this fiscal compared to the previous fiscal. D... Read more
India: Textile and apparel exports register marginal growth in FY19
As per the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), India’s textiles and apparels... Read more
E-com facilitates global knitwear growth
Globally, there has been an increase in online sales of knitwear products. Knitwear products ar... Read more
US January denim imports up three per cent
US denim apparel imports from around the world rose 3.12 per cent in January 2019 compared to a... Read more
US apparel imports from China increases 8.5 per cent in January 2019
As per the monthly report from the Commerce Department’s Office of Textiles & Apparel... Read more
India: Rebates may replace MEIS
India may replace the Merchandise Export Incentive Scheme (MEIS) with the Rebate of State and C... Read more
US apparel trade deficit up six per cent
In 2018, US trade deficit in apparel rose nearly six per cent from a year ago. The share of US ... Read more
Chinese textiles exports down 11 per cent
China’s textile and apparel exports fell 11.61 per cent from January to February 2019. Te... Read more
Pakistan textile exports up one per cent
Pakistan’s textile exports grew over one per cent in eight months of the ongoing fiscal y... Read more
Pakistan’s textile exports up two per cent
Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports rose two per cent year-on-year in the first eight... Read more
US’ footwear imports from China decline while Vietnam increases its share
A report by the Commerce Department’s Office of Textiles & Apparel (OTEXA) shows, US&... Read more
Bangladesh exports up 13 per cent
Bangladesh’s exports grew almost 13 per cent in the first eight months of the current fis... Read more
Global Consumer Confidence at its peak in India: Survey
As revealed in the latest Conference Board Global Consumer Confidence Survey, global consumer c... Read more
Indian children’s wear exports to the US up
India’s children’s wear exports to the US grew 6.52 per cent from January to Octobe... Read more
Indian apparel exports fail to rise
India’s apparel exports in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 remained lower than the avera... Read more
Global adaptive apparel market to reach $349.9 billion by 2023
According to a report from Coresight Research, the global adaptive apparel could reach $288.7 b... Read more
Shoppers opt for sustainable apparel over fast fashion
According to a new survey from the Fashion Retail Academy in London, fast-fashion could be slow... Read more
Vietnam export-import down 30 per cent in February
During February 2019, Vietnam’s total export-import turnover was down 30.5 per cent again... Read more
Vietnam exports up around six per cent
Vietnam’s export turnover was up 5.9 per cent in the first two months of this year. Earni... Read more
Italian fashion grows six per cent on an average
The Italian fashion sector has been having an average annual sales growth of 6.6 per cent. The ... Read more
World production of all fiber rises in 2018, natural fibers on the rise
World production of all fibers rose to 111 million metric tons in 2018, a one- year increase of... Read more
Bangladesh garment exports to non-traditional market soars
According to Export Promotion Bureau, Bangladesh garment exports to non-traditional market soar... Read more
China dominates US intimates imports
China dominates US imports of cotton and manmade fiber nightwear and pajamas. China holds a 55.... Read more
Sri Lankan apparel exports up five per cent
From January to November 2018, Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew five per cent compared to... Read more
German textile and clothing production dips in the last 10 months
Domestic production in the German textile and clothing sectors in October decreased. Textiles f... Read more
Sri Lanka: November apparel exports up 10 per cent
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports increased 10.10 per cent year-on-year in November 2018. Expor... Read more
Bangladesh export earnings up 15 per cent
Bangladesh export earnings from readymade garments grew 15.65 per cent in July to December of 2... Read more
US top importer of Indian textiles followed by EU
The United States is the number one importer of Indian textile products. The European Union ran... Read more
Bangladesh’s December apparel exports increase 15 per cent
As per latest data released by Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau, Bangladesh’s apparel e... Read more
China exports textiles to India through Bangladesh to evade import tax
China is exporting textiles to India through Bangladesh to evade import tax, undermining New De... Read more
Pakistan textile and garment exports up one per cent
Pakistan's readymade textile and garments exports grew by less than one per cent in July to Nov... Read more
China turns to Australian and US cotton
China has resumed cotton buying, shipments of Australian cotton into China are on the rise agai... Read more
Pakistan knitwear, RMG, bedwear exports increase
As per Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, knitwear exports during first five months of current fina... Read more
Tamil Nadu tops textile exports followed by Gujarat
Tamil Nadu tops in overall textile exports from India. Second is Gujarat, which has prominent t... Read more
India’s textiles and apparel exports in November up 14 per cent
India’s textile and apparel exports grew by 14 per cent in November. Textile exports jump... Read more
India to become the second largest kidswear supplier to the US
A recently released apparel trade statistics by OTEXA indicates, India will surpass both Bangla... Read more
US jeans imports from China, Mexico increase marginally
US jeans imports from China rose just 2.91 per cent for the year through October to $790.89 mil... Read more
Global yarn production increases while fabric production dips between Q1-Q2
Global yarn production increased 5 per cent between the first and second quarters of 2018. High... Read more
Indian silk exports touch $123.05 million between Apr-Sep 2018.
Exports of silk and silk products from India reached $255.93 million in 2017-18 and $123.05 mil... Read more
India’s textiles and apparel exports to touch $82 billion by 2021
India’s total exports of textiles and apparel are expected to touch $82 billion by 2021 w... Read more
India’s polyester fabric exports decline by 13 per cent
As per Synthetic and Rayon Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC), plagued by recession and tax issu... Read more
Chinese units see their profits rise
From January to September, profits in China’s industrial enterprises above a designated s... Read more
Turkey apparel exports up four per cent
Turkey’s readymade clothing and apparel exports rose 4.6 per cent in the first 10 months ... Read more
China slowly moving towards becoming a textile supplier
China is gradually shifting its role in the world textile and apparel supply chain. While China... Read more
Bangladesh apparel exports up 20 per cent in October
Bangladesh’s apparel exports grew 20 per cent from July to October 2018. Earnings from kn... Read more
US women’s apparel prices fall in October
Women’s apparel prices in the US fell 1.7 per cent in October after rising 1.6 per cent i... Read more
Export of Bangladeshi cotton trousers generates $1.13 billion in revenue
Latest Otexa figures reveal, export of Bangladeshi-made cotton trousers fetched $1.13 billion i... Read more
World manmade yarn exports down 36 per cent in Q2
World manmade yarn exports dropped 36.28 per cent in the second quarter. The drop was 36.25 per... Read more
Indian garment exports down 26 per cent
Garment exports slumped by 26 per cent in September. The country’s exporters are facing s... Read more
EU apparel imports up ten per cent in July
The European Union’s apparel imports rose 10.70 per cent in July this year. From January ... Read more
Q1 sees slight increase in Pakistan textiles exports
Pakistan’s exports of textile and clothing increased 0.86 per cent during the first quart... Read more