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Global headwinds keep China's textile & apparel exports steady in 3Q

25 Oct '25
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Global headwinds keep China's textile & apparel exports steady in 3Q
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  • China's textile and apparel exports remained steady during the first nine months of **** as weak global demand and trade tensions continued to weigh on shipments. While textile exports improved slightly, apparel exports softened amid cautious consumer spending and slower retail orders, reflecting a stabilising yet subdued trade environment.

Exports of textile products, including yarn and fabric, rose *.** per cent year on year to $***.*** billion, up from $***.*** billion a year earlier, supported by stable industrial demand and growing regional trade in Asia. In contrast, exports of garments and accessories fell *.** per cent to $***.*** billion from $***.*** billion in the corresponding period of ****, as international brands moderated orders and continued inventory rationalisation amid uncertain retail conditions.

In September **** alone, exports of textile yarn, fabrics, and related articles were valued at $**.*** billion, while garment exports reached $**.*** billion, bringing total monthly shipments to $**.*** billion. Although volumes showed signs of stabilisation, they remain below pre-tariff growth levels, suggesting ongoing pressure on China’s export competitiveness in key Western markets.

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