Recently, the North Indian cotton yarn market is facing severe challenges. The uncertainty surrounding US tariff policies continues to dampen buyer sentiment, leading to weak market demand and a noticeable slowdown in trading activities. Although cotton yarn prices in major markets such as Ludhiana and Delhi remain largely stable, actual transactions are sluggish. Buyers are generally adopting a cautious approach, making only small-scale purchases based on immediate needs. In Ludhiana and Delh

As labor costs rise in traditional apparel manufacturing hubs, Bangladesh is quietly reshaping its competitive advantage—once solely reliant on cheap labor. Known for its vast low-cost workforce, the country’s garment sector is now turning toward technology and automation, marking a strategic shift from labor-intensive production to machines, data, and speed. Although the transition has been gradual, measurable results are beginning to emerge.According to a study by a leading indep

Based on recent global supply and demand projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and industry analysis, Brazil is expected to continue ranking among theworld's foremost cotton exportersin the 2025-26 season. Its position is strongly supported by multiple factors, including growing production, improved infrastructure, and shifts in global demand patterns. The core strength of Brazilian cotton production lies in itssustained output growthand vast agricultural potential. Over t

Recently, the Bangladeshi government's proposal to revoke duty-free import permits for 10-30 count cotton yarn and instead impose tariffs has sparked intense debate within the country's textile and garment industry, making the policy direction a recent focal point in the international textile supply chain. Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter, yet its textile industry chain exhibits a significant "disconnect": robust downstreamgarment manufacturingcontrasts with a fragile

Recently, as the European Union’s Green Deal measures—such as theEco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)—progressively advance, Pakistan, which relies heavily on its textile industry as an economic pillar, is facing unprecedented export challenges. These regulations aim to promote a circular economy and reshape global supply chains through stringent environmental standards, potentially profoundly impacting Pakistan’s export landscape to the EU, its most impo

According to customs statistics, Xinjiang's cross-border e-commerce trade grew rapidly from 2020 to 2024, with exports increasing from 860 million yuan in 2020 to approximately 32.5 billion yuan in 2024, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 147.9%. In the first half of 2025 alone, cross-border e-commerce exports reached 65 billion yuan, more than tripling compared to 2024. It is projected that Xinjiang's cross-border e-commerce exports will exceed 100 billion yuan by 2025. Data from port

In recent years, leveraging lower production costs and policy support, Southeast Asia and South Asia have gradually taken over some of the textile production capacity relocated from China. This has driven significant growth in local textile and apparel exports. Among these regions, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan have performed particularly prominently, establishing important positions in the global textile and apparel export landscape. Meanwhile, China is transitioning from a "finished

As a hub in Eurasia, Turkey's textile industry has long been a pillar of its economy. However, this sector is now facing unprecedented challenges. Data shows that since 2025, over 300 textile and apparel companies in Turkey have filed for bankruptcy protection, with more than 300,000 jobs lost in the industry over the past two years. Industry insiders widely agree that the current downturn extends beyond short-term cyclical fluctuations and exhibits distinct structural characteristics. Accordi

The Pakistan pavilion at the 2026 Frankfurt Heimtextil fair was a constant hub of activity, emerging as a significant focal point of the event. Behind this resurgence lies a key external factor reshaping the global carpet trade:the imposition of additional US tariffs on Indian products, which has unexpectedly infused Pakistan's long-declining carpet industry with renewed vitality and hope for recovery. Historically, Indian carpets held a strong position in the US market due to their scale and

In 2025, the U.S. textile, apparel, and raw materials industries continue to undergo profound structural adjustments, driven by a combination of macro policies, market forces, and technological innovation. The core trends manifest as a dual focus on"supply chain security"and"green transformation"with substantial progress in domestic manufacturing and nearshoring. The United States continues to prioritize domestic and allied supply chains for government procurement and defense needs through the