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Indonesia's apparel exports reach $5 bn; North America leads growth

Indonesia exported garments worth $*.** billion during January–July ****, up from $*.** billion in the same period last year. Improved consumer sentiment in the US, restocking activity among major retailers, and a gradual rebound in fashion retail spending supported the uptick in orders. North America remained the key destination, accounting for $*.** billion or **.* per cent of total exports, followed by the Asia-Pacific region at $*.** billion (**.* per cent) and Europe at $*** million (**.* per cent), according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.

Shipments to other regions were relatively small: $** million to the Middle East, $** million to Africa, and $** million to Central and South America. High logistics costs and limited trade agreements with these regions continue to restrict export expansion outside key markets.