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UK's clothing imports down 38% to £1.47 bn in Oct 2023

Imports of textile fabric in October **** fell by **.** per cent to £*** million, compared with £*** million in October ****. However, there was a month-on-month increase from September ****&#**;s £*** million. Meanwhile, the UK&#**;s fibre imports in October **** were £** million, a decrease from September ****&#**;s £** million, but an increase from September ****&#**;s £** million. 

The UK&#**;s clothing imports totalled £*.*** billion during the third quarter of **** (July-September). Imports of fabric were noted at £*.*** billion, and textile fibres at £** million during this period.