Insights Many within the industry are worried that the abrupt increase in US tariffs could derail their businesses completely. The duties on Indian textiles and apparel exports to US, across categories, will reach alarming levels. Carpets will reportedly face a 52.9 per cent tariff, knitted garments 63.9 per cent, woven garments 60.3 per cent, and textiles & made ups 59 per cent. As textile and apparel hubs across India brace for US President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent additional ta

Insights BRAC Institute of Governance and Development recently launched a project funded by the Danish embassy in Bangladesh that will assess energy use in textile and garment factories, provide strategic recommendations to improve efficiency and encourage renewable energy adoption. The aim is to generate evidence-based policy recommendations to support a sustainable and competitive garments sector. BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) recently launched a project funded by the

Insights Egypt's apparel exports in H1 2025 were worth nearly $1.608 billion—up by 25 per cent YoY, according to Apparel Export Council of Egypt, which has projected an annual export growth of 25-30 per cent for the sector. The council targets $12 billion in exports by 2031 by raising the sector's global competitiveness and feels the need to expand exports to African markets. Egypt’s apparel exports in the first half (H1) this year were worth nearly $1.608 billion—up by 25 p

Insights Some Chinese investors recently visited Cambodia to explore the latter's investment climate, with a focus on investment opportunities in the textile industry—from fabric and yarn production to garment manufacturing. Cambodia urged the investors to follow the guidance of specialised departments, and accord priority to hiring locals—particularly workers returning from Thailand. Some Chinese investors recently visited Cambodia to explore the latter’s investment climate

Insights ICE cotton futures slipped as falling crude oil boosted polyester's appeal, pressuring demand. Weak US dollar cushioned losses by supporting overseas buying. India's suspension of its 11 per cent import duty may aid US growers, and will cut raw cotton costs and boost India's textile exports. Traders await Fed signals and USDA export data. ICE cotton futures lost earlier gains as broader agricultural commodities weakened. Falling crude oil also discouraged US cotton buying, as cheaper

Insights India's textile and apparel exports grew 3.87 per cent to $12.18 billion in April–July FY26, with apparel up 7.87 per cent and textiles 0.77 per cent. July saw apparel gains but textile declines. Cotton exports stayed flat, while man-made and carpets rose. Imports of raw cotton surged 60.81 per cent, highlighting rising dependency. T&A share in India's exports climbed to 8.17 per cent. India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports rose by 3.87 per cent to $12.182 billi

Insights Bangladesh's RMG sector, the country's top export earner, generated $39.35 billion in FY25 and accounts for over 80 per cent of total exports. Imports of raw materials rose 9.9 per cent to $18.44 billion, with yarn, staple fibre, and textiles seeing strong growth, though raw cotton imports dipped. Capital machinery imports fell 19.1 per cent, reflecting weaker investment trends. Bangladesh’s imports of raw materials for the readymade garment (RMG) industry rose by 9.9 per cent i

Insights Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition (September 2–4, 2025) will feature upgraded zones, expanded displays, and expert-led forums. Highlights include the Functional Lab for activewear fabrics, Premium Wool Zone, and Innovation & Digital Solutions Zone with HKRITA's Green Machine. Fringe events will cover trends, sustainability, AI, digital solutions, and global market insights. In today’s rapidly evolving textile and business landscape, staying

Insights Global trade expanded by $300 billion in H1 2025, with modest growth of 1.5 per cent in Q1 and a projected 2 per cent in Q2, according to UNCTAD. Developed economies led the gains, while South-South trade stagnated. Rising US tariffs and protectionist policies pose risks to global supply chains. Still, freight recovery, regional integration, and services trade signal resilience. The global trade expanded by an estimated $300 billion in the first half (H1) of 2025, despite a slower pa

Since 2019, private polyester enterprises in China have actively expanded upstream, developing PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) raw material production to support their growth. This strategic move has driven explosive growth in PTA output, with capacity expansion showing no significant slowdown to date. Recently, key progress has been made in multiple large-scale PTA projects, further propelling industry-wide capacity growth. Helen Petrochemical Project Enters Trial Operation, Capacity Set to Ex