Zimbabwe is being flooded with cheap imports, mainly from China. Imports of low-priced Chinese goods have had a negative impact on the viability and growth of local clothing industry in…
Export performance of the Tirupur knitwear industry shows that it has grown considerably in recent times. It grew by 15.5 per cent in the fiscal year 2014-15 touching Rs 21,000…
The US is the second major destination of Bangladeshi garment products after the EU. Bangladesh’s earnings from export of readymade garments to the US were up 2.85 per cent in…
Falling demand from China for cotton and cotton yarn has hit Indian exports as there has been a 20 per cent decline in cotton prices in financial year ’15. China’s…
Last year China’s textiles and apparel exports to the US rose by 1.6 per cent. However, Vietnam’s exports to the US grew by 14.1 per cent. The country was responsible…
The surplus yield of cotton in states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat has already led to a huge pile up in many godowns across the country. The…
India's spun yarn export earnings continued to decline for the 13th consecutive month in May 2015 while volume shipment growth remained positive. In May 2015, spun yarn exports were up…
Pakistan has missed its cotton sowing target by about 10 per cent. Due to unprecedented rains during the early cotton sowing season, and low cotton price, wheat harvest was prolonged,…
Pakistan's cotton ginners have asked the government to immediately withdraw the 0.6 per cent withholding tax (WHT) on all banking transactions for non-filers as it would discourage banking transactions, promote…
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Bangladesh, the world's second-largest garment exporter after China, is undergoing a significant shift in its cotton import strategy. Traditionally, India... Read more
Wazir Advisors April 2024 report on global apparel trade paints a worrying picture, with major markets like the US, EU,... Read more
While China remains the world's leading textile producer, its grip on India's fabric import market appears to be loosening. Data... Read more
Levi Strauss & Co. (Levi's) is experiencing a positive shift in its business strategy, with a strong focus on direct-to-consumer... Read more
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is hosting a week-long extravaganza of lifestyle products and creative industries, featuring two... Read more
The 2024 China (Shenzhen) International Brand Underwear Fair (SIUF) concluded yesterday, April 21st, marking the end of a three-day event... Read more
In a significant move Swedish fashion giant H&M has recently moved away from recycled polyester derived from plastic bottles and... Read more
China's economic performance in the first quarter of 2024 surprised many exceeding expectations with a 5.3 per cent GDP growth.... Read more
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is considering raising tariffs on apparel imports from Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Pakistan.... Read more