Trade & Market

Global Knitwear Trade Nears US$ 290 Billion As Industry Expands Its Share

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

The global apparel trade is witnessing a structural shift towards knitwear, driven by changing consumer preferences and rising demand for casual, stretch and performance-oriented clothing. Global knitwear exports increased from US$ 145.2 billion in 2006 to US$ 289.1 billion in 2025, more than

Trade & Market

Global Garment Trade Nears US$ 550 Billion As China, Bangladesh, Vietnam Reshape Competition

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Global garment trade has expanded sharply over the past two decades, with knit and woven garments together accounting for nearly 60% of world textile exports in 2025. But the growth has also brought a major shift in the competitive landscape, with China retaining its dominance while Bangladesh and Vietnam have emerged as major global suppliers. […]

Trade & Market

China-ASEAN Trade Crosses US$ 1 Trillion, Supply-Chain Links Deepen

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Trade between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) crossed the US$ 1 trillion mark for the first time in 2025, highlighting the growing importance of the region as a major hub for manufacturing, sourcing and cross-border supply chains. China-ASEAN trade reached US$ 1.05 trillion in 2025, registering a 7.4% year-on-year increase, according […]

Trade & Market

Indian Textile Exporters Face Competitive Pressure In US Despite Lower Section 301 Tariff: Emkay Research

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

Indian textile and apparel exporters may face increased competitive pressure in the US market despite India being placed in a relatively favourable tariff bracket under the latest Section 301 measures, according to a report by Emkay Research. The report noted that India has been subjected to a 10 per cent Section 301 tariff, lower than […]

Industry

India Launches Anti-Dumping Probe Against Chinese Polyester Textured Yarn Imports

Textile Insights November 21, 2025

Domestic manufacturers allege steep price undercutting; Reliance and Wellknown Polyester lead petition The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Polyester Textured Yarn (PTY) from China, following complaints from India’s largest polyester manufacturers that Chinese exporters are causing material injury to