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Australia's apparel imports grow 5.35% in Jul-Aug, fibre imports fall

Australia’s imports of textile yarn, fabrics, and made-up articles (classified under **) also increased by *.** per cent to $*** million in the first two months of the current year, compared to $*** million in the same period last year. However, fibre imports (classified under **) eased by *.** per cent to $** million from $** million in the period under review.

In August ****, the imports of apparel and clothing accessories decreased by *.** per cent to $*,*** million, down from $*,*** million in August ****. The inbound shipment in August **** was also lower than the $*,*** million recorded in July ****. Imports of textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, and related products amounted to $*** million in August ****, lower than the $*** million imported in July **** and $*** million in August ****.