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Textile Exporters Get Relief As DGFT Relaxes 180-Day Export Obligation Rule

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

In a welcome move for textile exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has eased export obligation (EO) rules under the Advance Authorisation scheme, removing textile products from the purview of the stricter 180-day compliance period. Earlier, all imports under Advance

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Cambodia’s Apparel Exports Rise 23% To US$ 6.13 Billion In Jan–May 2025

Textile Insights June 19, 2025

Cambodia exported garments, textiles, footwear, and travel goods worth US$ 6.13 billion during the January–May 2025 period, marking a 23% increase from US$ 4.97 billion in the same period last year, according to a report released by the Ministry of Commerce. Garment exports alone reached US$ 4.21 billion, rising 23% year-on-year. Textile exports grew 22% […]

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Vietnam’s Textile Exports Rise 9% In First Five Months

Textile Insights June 11, 2025

Vietnam’s garment and textile exports reached US$ 17.58 billion in the first five months of 2025, marking a 9% year-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). With imports totaling US$ 10.63 billion during the same period, the sector achieved a trade surplus of US$ 6.95 billion. Truong Van Cam, Vice Chairman […]

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Morocco Climbs To 8th Spot In EU Textile Export Rankings

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

Morocco has advanced to the eighth position among the European Union’s top textile and apparel suppliers, according to the Moroccan Association of Textile and Apparel Industries (AMITH). This marks a continued rise from 10th in 2023 and 9th in 2024, fueled by strong export performance in early 2025. As of February 2025, EU imports of […]

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Bangladesh’s March Exports Jump 11.44%, Driven By RMG Growth

Textile Insights April 10, 2025

Bangladesh’s exports rose 11.44% year-on-year to US$ 4.25 billion in March, propelled by sustained momentum in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). With this growth, the country’s total export earnings for the first nine months of FY2024-25 reached US$ 37.19 billion, reflecting a 10.63% increase from […]

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Indian Textile Industry At Crossroads: Paving The Way Toward USD 350 Bn Milestone

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

India must make strategic policy interventions, foster innovation, secure financial backing, and enhance marketing strategies to propel the sector toward the ambitious target of US$ 350 billion by 2030, writes Sandeep Dangi. The Indian textile industry, one of the oldest and most significant contributors to the country’s economy, stands at a critical juncture. With recent

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India’s Textile Exports: Bold Reforms Needed To Hit US$ 100 Billion By 2030

Textile Insights April 4, 2025

India has set an ambitious target of increasing its textile and apparel (T&A) exports from US$ 34.8 billion in FY24 to US$ 100 billion by 2030. However, this goal appears challenging unless substantial, game-changing reforms are introduced. Historically, India’s T&A exports have grown from US$ 11.5 billion in FY01 to US$ 34.8 billion in FY24, […]

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Bangladesh’s RMG Exports To EU Surge By 61% In Jan

Textile Insights March 20, 2025

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) recorded a strong 61% growth in January 2025, outpacing major competitors such as China, Vietnam, Turkey, and India. According to Eurostat data released on March 18, Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the EU reached €1.91 billion in January 2025, up from €1.18 billion in January 2024. […]

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Pakistan’s Textile Exports Drop By US$ 272.6 Million In February

Textile Insights March 20, 2025

Pakistan’s textile exports fell sharply by US$ 272.6 million in February compared to January, as high production costs driven by expensive electricity continue to pressure the sector. According to data from the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA), textile exports stood at US$ 1.41 billion in February, down from US$ 1.68 billion in January. Knitwear exports

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India’s Apparel Exports Surge 12.9% In December 2024

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

India’s apparel exports registered a strong growth of 12.9% in December 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, despite global economic challenges and subdued demand from major markets. The cumulative exports for April–December 2024-25 reached US$ 11,316.2 million, reflecting a growth of 11.6% over the corresponding period in 2023-24. Commenting on this performance,