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Japan's clothing imports slip 4% to $2.13 bn in July 2025

Insights

• Japan's clothing imports slipped * per cent to $*.* billion in July 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand and global uncertainty.
• Textile yarn and fabric imports fell *.* per cent, while textile machinery exports jumped *.* per cent, underscoring Japan's technological strength.
• Despite short-term softness, longer-term trends indicate stability in Japan's textile trade.