Government policies needed to boost Vietnam’s exports to CPTPP countri…
"As per Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, the country’s total textile and apparel (T&C) exports during the first four months of 2019 registered a 9.59 per cent growth to touch $11.43 billion. The US emerged as the largest importer accounting for 39.6 per cent of Vietnam’s export turnover. CPTPP m... Read more
Trade war, political uncertainties alter US apparel supply chain
"The US-China trade war and other disruptions like labor issues in Cambodia and political unrest in Central America have deeply impacted sourcing patterns in America. An analysis of the country’s men’s wear imports and shifting production proclivities reveals that the emergence of certain countries or regio... Read more
A stable outlook for Chinese home textile industry
"Chinas’ home textile industry, during the first 11 months of 2018, maintained a steady growth rate. National Bureau of Statistics claims, around 1,861 home textile companies achieved total revenue of 193.302 billion yuan during January-November 2018, a year-on-year increase of 3.78 per cent and a decrease of 0.8... Read more
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
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India’s T&C exports decline by 0.3 % in 2018
As per the data released by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, India’s textil... Read more
Western Hemisphere emerges alternative sourcing destination for US denim ap…
The Western Hemisphere is becoming an important alternative to Asian sourcing, particularly in ... Read more
India’s textile industry aims to reach $350 billion by 2025
Emerging as a global textile hub with huge potential, India needs to develop man-made fibre to ... Read more
US apparel imports up six per cent
For the first quarter the United States’ apparel imports surged 6.06 per cent as compared... Read more
Cotton Association of India retains cotton estimate
The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has retained its cotton production estimate at 315 lakh b... Read more
US q1 jeans imports down five per cent
US’ jeans imports grew 5.82 per cent in the first quarter of the year. However, China&rsq... Read more
Vietnam growth slows
The textile industry continues to see high growth in Vietnam but the growth rate is slower comp... Read more
Bangladesh invests $ 4 billion for workplace safety
BGMEA has invested around $ 4 billion to ensure workplace safety and occupational health. Aroun... Read more
Indonesia’s textile and clothing industry grows 18 per cent in Q1
Statistics from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reveals, the textile and apparel industry (... Read more
Global denim fabric sales to increase by 4.7 CAGR by 2023
According to global market research firm Market Insights Reports, sales of the global denim fab... Read more
Fall in value of Turkish exports in 2019
In the January to March period of 2019, Turkey’s textile exports declined by seven per ce... Read more
Bangladesh denim apparel exports to the US decline
As per OTEXA’s recent import data, denim apparel exports from Bangladesh to the US declin... Read more
US denim imports up six per cent
For the first two months of the year imports of denim apparel by the US increased 6.03 per cent... Read more
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