Indonesia is leveraging its integrated textile ecosystem to strengthen both domestic supply and export competitiveness, with shipments projected to grow 3.55% year-on-year to US$12.08 billion in 2025, stated Trade Minister Budi Santoso. Speaking on the sidelines of Indo Intertex 2026 at the
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports rose to US$ 10.54 billion in Q1, marking a 2.3% year-on-year growth, according to the Vietnam News Agency. Garments dominated the export basket with $8.84 billion, while fiber emerged as a strong performer, contributing $1.7 billion. Cao Huu Hieu, General Director of Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group, attributed the […]
India’s textile and apparel exports to the United States recorded a sharp decline in February, reflecting weak demand and intensifying competition from regional peers. Shipments from India fell 28.7% year-on-year, significantly underperforming compared to Bangladesh, which saw a 16.4% drop, while Vietnam posted a 5% growth, according to data from the Office of Textiles and
A potential US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, announced by President Donald Trump after the collapse of peace negotiations with Iran, is raising serious concerns for Indian exporters already grappling with multiple global headwinds. The move could introduce an additional layer of uncertainty for global trade, particularly for India, where exporters are facing […]
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the United States, its largest export destination, declined marginally by 0.91% year-on-year to US$ 792 million in January 2026, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel. Exports stood at US$ 799 million in the same month last year. Despite the dip in value, Bangladesh emerged as […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the continuation and extension of key trade relief measures to support exporters facing ongoing geopolitical and logistical challenges. In a press release issued on March 31, 2026, the central bank confirmed that the extended timeline for realisation and repatriation of export proceeds from nine months to 15 […]
India’s apparel exports recorded a modest growth of 1.5% year-on-year in USD terms during the first 10 months of FY2026, as US tariff pressures continued to dampen demand, according to a latest report by ICRA. A depreciating rupee, however, supported relatively stronger growth of 5.8% in INR terms. Exports to the US declined by around […]
Sri Lanka’s export sector posted steady growth in the first half of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 8.34 billion, up 6.7% year-on-year, reflecting resilience amid global uncertainties. Apparel and textile exports recorded a healthy uptick, rising 8.19% to US$ 2.60 billion during January–June 2025. In June alone, the segment grew 3.71% year-on-year to US$ […]
Tamil Nadu has secured the top position in India’s textile exports, recording shipments worth US$ 7.99 billion in FY2024–25, reflecting a strong growth of over 29% compared to the past four years. The state’s exports have risen steadily from US$ 6.19 billion in FY2020–21, highlighting its growing dominance in the country’s textile trade. With this […]
India’s textiles and apparel (T&A) exports grew 3.37% year-on-year to US$ 9.08 billion in April–June FY26, led by strong apparel performance, even as textile exports remained subdued. Apparel exports rose 8.91% to US$ 4.19 billion during the quarter, while textile exports declined marginally by 0.94% to US$ 4.89 billion. The trend persisted in June 2025, […]





















