India’s Technical Textile Exports Slip 1.2% On U.S. Tariff Impact
India’s export of technical textile goods declined 1.2% year-on-year during April–October 2025, weighed down by higher U.S. tariffs and weak demand in key Asian markets, according to industry data.
Data from the Manmade and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council shows that exports stood at US$ 1.95 billion in April–October 2025, slightly lower than US$ 1.97 billion during the same period of 2024–25. In rupee terms, however, exports rose 2.3% due to currency movement.
Exports posted steady month-on-month growth between April and September, before dropping sharply in October 2025 to US$ 249.7 million, compared with US$ 305.5 million in October 2024, the Times of India reported.
Geo-textiles, medical textiles, and packaging materials dominated export shipments. Products such as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC) bags, slings, ropes, gauze and wipes accounted for nearly 60% of exports during the seven-month period, while technical fabrics contributed 27.7%.
The United States remained the largest destination with a 25.9% share, followed by Germany (6%) and the UK (5%). However, exports to the U.S. dropped 15% during April–October 2025 due to tariff barriers. Weak demand in markets such as Vietnam and Bangladesh also limited rerouting opportunities.
Industry officials said tariff challenges are hurting shipments and restricting market diversification.
“Goods produced for customers in one country cannot be easily diverted to another market,” a Council official said, warning that unresolved tariff issues could further impact export performance.
While exports to Canada, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Oman, Japan and Russia are rising, officials noted that establishing a strong foothold in these emerging markets will take time.
