Canada’s apparel imports grew 4.11 per cent from January to July ’18. However, the country’s apparel imports grew just 1.87 per cent in July ’18 compared to July ’17. China’s apparel shipments to Canada in the seven-month period this year grew just 1.06 per cent. On the other hand, Bangladesh’s apparel exports to Canada plunged by 0.60 per cent on a year on year basis.

In July, Bangladesh’s apparel exports to Canada fell 14.46 per cent as compared to July last year. There is a shift toward Cambodia and Vietnam. Cambodia’s apparel exports to Canada jumped by 10.60 per cent in the first seven months of 2018. Vietnam’s exports jumped 14.93 per cent. Asean’s share in total Canadian apparel import value stood at 23.21 per cent in January to July ’18, whereas the share in the same period of the previous year was 22.10 per cent.

India’s apparel exports to Canada rose by 3.81 per cent. Exporters of India have a huge scope for expansion and growth to fill the gaps in the Canadian textile and apparel market including its FTA partners. Canadian apparel and textile importers and retailers are eager to connect with the world’s major apparel and textile manufacturers. Some of Canada’s brands are Aritzia, Le Chateau, Walmart-Canada, Jockey-Canada, Gildan, Canadian Goose and Roots.