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Central & South American apparel imports jump 12.9% in H1 2025

Central America includes Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama, while South America comprises Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and French Guiana.

According to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro, the region imported apparel worth $*,***.*** million in H* ****. Imports during July–December **** totalled $*,***.*** million, indicating a *.** per cent increase in January–June **** over the previous half-year, suggesting a modest but steady upward trajectory in trade volumes.