Japan's textile and apparel imports in August 2022 were up 15 per cent year-on-year and 25 per cent month-on-month.

The import volume from China increased by 13 per cent year-on-year and 29 per cent month-on-month.From January to August, Japan’s textile and apparel imports increased three per cent year-on-year and a decrease of 0.5 per cent over the same period in 2019.The growth rate of apparel imports exceeded 30 per cent for four consecutive months.

In recent years, the proportion of import volume and value of Japan's textile and apparel imported from China in total imports had a certain seasonal rule, accounting for the largest share in September or October every year, then gradually falling back to a relatively low level in April or May of the next year, and then fluctuating. Japan's textile and apparel imports growth hit a new-2022 high because of the low base in the same period of 2020.

Japan is a sophisticated market, leaning towards small-lot and short cycle delivery of supply. Consumption is diversified and quality expectations are very high. High quality and expensive Indian garments are gaining popularity in Japan. Customers like selecting garments that have a different character when compared with dresses and kimono worn at such occasions as weddings and parties.