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Women's wear leads South Korea's apparel imports at over 41%

Imports of women’s garments were valued at $*.*** billion, representing **.** per cent of total apparel imports, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro. Men’s garments remained far behind, reflecting comparatively slower product rotation and smaller assortment depth in formal and casual categories.

Unisex garments accounted for $*.*** billion, or **.** per cent of total imports, showing the growing popularity of lifestyle and athleisure clothing that caters to all genders. Imports of men’s garments stood at $*.*** billion, contributing **.** per cent. Baby garments formed only *.** per cent of total imports, valued at $**.*** million, largely due to the country’s low birth rate and slowing infantwear market.