The "Year-End Review 2025" report released by India's Ministry of Textiles on December 24 systematically outlines the country's clear roadmap over the past year, leveraginglarge-scale infrastructure developmentandkey policy deregulation to vigorously promote the upgrade of the textile industry and boost export growth. The report indicates that India's textile and apparel exports for the fiscal year 2024-25 reached$37.8 billion, achieving a 5% growth. Behind this performance is the accelerated i

The government of Kazakhstan has officially approved the signing of an investment agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and Turkistan Cotton Agro-Industrial Complex LLC to establish a complete industrial chain cluster—from cotton cultivation to garment production—in the Turkistan Region. The relevant resolution was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. The project aims to implement the directives of the Head of State regarding agricultural development and the introducti

Worsening Low-Price Competition from Mainland Textiles Leads to Major Production Cuts in Taiwan's Midstream Textile Factories. New Fiber Technology Co., Ltd. (New Fiber) issued a significant announcement yesterday (24th), confirming that due to business contraction and organizational restructuring, it will proceed with a mass layoff at its Taoyuan Guishan plant in accordance with the law, effectively equivalent to a plant closure. Additionally, Li Peng announced yesterday that it will shut down

On December 19, 2025, Brazil's Executive Management Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber (GECEX) formally issued Resolution No. 828, announcing an affirmative final ruling in the second sunset review of the anti-dumping case concerning nylon yarn originating from mainland China, South Korea, and the Taiwan region of China. According to the ruling, Brazil will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on the involved products from these countries and regions for a period of five years.The duties o

According to the latest data from Japan's Ministry of Finance, Japan's total imports of textiles, apparel, and accessories reached ¥321.7 billion in November 2025, a year-on-year increase of 8.5%. Among these, imports of yarn and fabric categories saw significant growth, rising by 12.3%, while apparel imports increased by 6.8%. Geographically, China remained the largest supplier, accounting for 55.2% of imports. However, the shares of Vietnam (18.7%) and Bangladesh (8.9%) continued to grow,

With the restart and active advancement of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and New Zealand, India’s textile and apparel industry is poised to seize a significant opportunity to enter the high-end market of the South Pacific. According to official data from New Zealand, its market for textiles, apparel, and footwear is valued at approximately NZD 1.9 billion (about USD 1.2 billion), offering a fresh and promising export destination for Indian manufacturers. For a long

From January to October 2025, Argentina's apparel imports surged by 101% year-on-year, reaching a total of $5.7374 billion. This significant increase is primarily attributed to active restocking by domestic retailers, the relaxation of import control policies, improved access to foreign exchange for businesses, and a sustained recovery in consumer demand. Data reveals that China has further solidified its position as the leading supplier of apparel imports to Argentina, accounting for over 50%

In a bid to revitalize a traditional pillar industry, the Egyptian government recently announced a series of important measures aimed at modernizing and upgrading the textile and spinning sector. The core of this plan is to enhance technological capabilities, strengthen industrial chain competitiveness, and attract more investment. According to Egyptian Minister of Public Enterprise Mahmoud Esmat, the government has formulated a clear modernization roadmap, with key focuses including:upgrading

Despite tariff pressures, data from HSBC shows that Vietnam's exports from January to November this year still achieved a year-on-year growth rate of 28%, with its exports to the United States rising to over 30% of its total exports. The impact of the reciprocal tariff measures implemented by the U.S. on Vietnam's economy, particularly its exports, has been far milder than initially projected. HSBC's latest report indicates that Vietnam's trade flows, foreign direct investment (FDI), and key m

According to the latest statistics released by the General Administration of Customs, China's cumulative exports of textiles and apparel from January to November this year reached $267.8 billion, marking a year-on-year decline of 1.9%. Among these, textile exports amounted to $130.01 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.9% and maintaining a steady growth trend. In contrast, apparel exports totaled $137.79 billion, showing a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%, with the decline widening fur