Australia's apparel and clothing accessories imports increased by 6.7 per cent to AU12.238 billion (approximately $7.94 billion) during July 2024–May 2025 period in FY25. As per a report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), this growth was mainly influenced by factors such as consumer confidence, retail trends, and the availability of diverse product ranges.

However, this growth also follows a 5.2 per cent decline in total apparel imports during FY24 (July 2023–June 2024), where imports amounted to AU$12.231 billion.

While apparel imports increased in FY25; other segments of the textile industry show mixed results. Imports of textile yarn and fabrics grew from July 2024–May 2025. However, imports of textile fibers declined. Textile fiber exports also contracted by 13.56 per cent during this period.