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Bahrain apparel imports edge up in Jan-Oct 2025, China widens lead

China further strengthened its position as Bahrain’s largest apparel supplier, accounting for $**.*** million, or **.** per cent, of total imports in the first ten months of ****, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro. This marks a notable rise from a **.** per cent share in the same period last year, reflecting China’s continued competitiveness in price-sensitive segments and fast-replenishment categories.

India ranked second with shipments valued at $**.*** million, though its share slipped to **.** per cent from **.** per cent a year earlier. Bangladesh followed at $**.*** million, capturing *.** per cent of the market and showing a modest improvement over its **** share. Turkiye supplied $**.*** million worth of apparel, accounting for *.** per cent, while Italy remained a key European source with imports of $**.*** million, or *.** per cent.