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China's dominance in Australia's apparel imports shows decline

Australia’s apparel imports grew *.** per cent year-on-year during January–June ****, reaching $*,***.*** million compared with $*,***.*** million in the same period of ****. Imports from China increased *.** per cent to $*,***.*** million, up from $*,***.*** million a year earlier, according to sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.

Although China’s position remains very strong, with over fifty per cent share, it faces growing competition. The country still enjoys a significant lead over the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh. However, its share has been volatile in recent years. This volatility stems from global supply chain disruptions, shifting trade agreements, and brands’ strategies to balance cost efficiency with risk management by spreading sourcing across multiple countries.