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China's textile & garment exports nearly flat in Jan–Aug 2025

20 Sep '25
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China's textile & garment exports nearly flat in Jan–Aug 2025
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Insights

  • China's cumulative exports of textiles, garments and accessories reached $****.*** billion in January–August 2025, almost flat from $****.*** billion last year.
  • Textile exports rose *.* per cent to $**.*** billion, but garment shipments slipped *.* per cent to $**.*** billion.
  • Imports of textile yarn and fabric fell ** per cent to $*.*** billion.
  • Exports in August alone totalled $**.*** billion.

Exports of textile products, including yarn and fabric, rose *.* per cent year on year (YoY) to $**.*** billion, up from $**.*** billion in January–August ****. However, exports of garments and accessories declined *.* per cent to $***.*** billion compared to $***.*** billion in the same period of ****. The drop in apparel exports highlights softer retail orders from major markets and inventory rationalisation by global brands.

In August **** alone, China’s exports of textile yarn, fabrics, and related articles were valued at $**.*** billion, while garment exports stood at $**.*** billion, bringing the total export value for the month to $**.*** billion. Monthly shipments show stabilisation but remain below pre-tariff growth trajectories.

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