According to a WRAP report, the average cost per item of apparel in the UK has decreased by 2 percent since 2015, reaching £16.70 in 2023. The 2024 Textiles Market Situation Report by WRAP also informs that covid-19 pandemic had a large impact on textiles consumption, with rates falling 330,000
In the first 10 months of 2023, Bangladesh has retained its position as the top exporter of apparels and accessories to the UK market in terms of volume. Data from Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said that Bangladesh shipped 178.39 million kg of apparels to the UK compared to 159.25 million kg exported […]
UK’s garment imports totaled £1.44 billion in September 2023, dropping by a massive 30.62 percent compared to the same month in the previous year Again in September 2023, textile fabric imports also declined to £457 million, down 13.93 percent from a year ago month. The clothing retail market in UK has faced several challenges over […]