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Australia's apparel imports rise 6.6% to $5.5 bn in Jul-Nov 2024

Imports of textile yarn, fabrics, and made-up articles (classified under code **) also rose by *.** per cent, reaching $*.*** billion in the first five 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 November ****, imports of apparel and clothing accessories increased by **.** per cent to $*.*** billion, up from $*.*** billion in November ****. Imports of textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, and related products increased to $*** million in November **** from $*** million in November ****. Fibre imports decreased to $** million from $** million in November ****.