India’s cotton production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 is projected at 24.5 million 480-lb bales (5.4 MMT) from 11.2 million hectares, down 2% from earlier estimates, according to the latest USDA report. The decline is attributed to farmers shifting acreage towards more profitable crops such
Kenya has stepped up last-minute negotiations with the United States to secure a reciprocal trade agreement ahead of the looming expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a cornerstone of Africa–US trade relations for more than two decades. A high-level Kenyan delegation, led by Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, traveled to Washington, D.C., […]
Lesotho’s textile industry, the country’s largest private employer and a pillar of its economy, is reeling from sweeping U.S. tariffs that have triggered mass layoffs, shut down factories and shaken one of Africa’s most vulnerable nations. The tariffs, introduced in April under U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal trade” policy, imposed levies of up to 50 […]
Sri Lanka’s garment exports climbed 5.2% year-on-year in June 2025 to US$ 439.39 million, up from US$ 417.71 million a year earlier, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). The growth was powered by sharp gains in the UK and EU markets, which helped offset declines elsewhere. Exports to the UK surged 20.4% to […]
The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) reported that U.S. imports of textiles and apparel reached 8.56 billion square metre equivalents (MSME) in June 2025, up 2.5% compared to the same month last year. Textile imports totaled 6.53 billion MSME, a 3.1% increase, while apparel imports edged up 0.5% to 2.04 billion MSME. For the […]
In a sector long dominated by male leadership, Dharshini Dhanaraj stands out, not just as a woman entrepreneur, but as a forward-thinking business leader in India’s evolving textile landscape. As the Director of Dharshini Impex (P) Ltd., she is seamlessly blending heritage and innovation to position her family-owned company as a leader in customized Jacquard […]
Egypt’s ready-made garment industry is experiencing robust growth, with exports reaching US$ 1.939 billion in the first seven months of 2025, up 26% from US$ 1.539 billion in the same period last year, according to the Ready-Made Garments Export Council. Council Chairman Eng. Fadel Marzouk said the sector is entering a new phase of expansion, […]
Italian companies are investing heavily in the development of machinery that ensures higher energy efficiency, reduced environmental impact and optimized resource use, says Marco Salvade What key innovations or technologies will your members be showcasing at the event? Around 100 Italian companies will be exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore. Italy is the country […]
The ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore is an opportunity to build relationships, exchange expertise and explore solutions with forward-thinking partners, as well as showcasing innovations, says Cornelia Buchwalder What key innovations or technologies will your members be showcasing at the event? Swiss textile machinery manufacturers will be showcasing advanced
TMAS members look forward to strengthening relationships with long-term partners, meeting new customers and enhancing our visibility in one of the fastest growing textile regions in the world, says Therese Premler-Andersson What key innovations or technologies will your members be showcasing at the event? TMAS members will highlight advanced solutions for textile





















