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Australia's apparel imports rise, fibre exports decline in Jul-Sept 24

Imports of textile yarn, fabrics, and made-up articles (classified under code **) also rose by *.** per cent, reaching $*.*** billion in the first three months of the current fiscal, compared to $*.*** billion in the same period last year. Conversely, fibre imports (classified under code **) fell by *.** per cent to $** million from $** million during the period under review.

In September ****, imports of apparel and clothing accessories decreased marginally by *.** per cent to $*.*** billion, down from $*.*** billion in September ****. Imports of textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, and related products remained steady at $*** million in September ****, the same as in September ****. Fibre imports also remained consistent at $** million in September ****.