India’s exports of children’s wear grew 11 per cent from January 2022 to October 2022. From January 2022 to September 2022 India’s exports of children’s wear increased by 16 per cent.

The US has a 36 per cent share in India’s export values in the category, followed by UK (15 per cent), UAE (six per cent), Germany (four per cent) and France (four per cent). Among the top five destinations, children’s wear exports dropped significantly in the UAE market, by around 32 per cent, while exports to the US, UK, Germany and France tapped decent growth.The fall in the UAE market is a concern for Indian children’s wear exporters as exports have been falling despite the India-UAE free trade agreement that came into force in May 2022.

Clothing worn by children up 14 years is referred to as children’s wear. These garments are often composed of high-quality materials that provide comfort and breathability, and come in a wide range of colours and textures. The children’s apparel market in India is growing at five percent a year.The market is primarily driven by the rising number of nuclear and double-income households in India. Strong economic growth in recent years and increasing purchasing power, along with the changing spending patterns of parents with an increasing inclination toward providing their children with enhanced comfort and convenience, is boosting the sales of branded and high-quality children’s apparel.