Canada’s apparel imports fell 6.9 per cent in January-May 2026, led by a 16 per cent drop from China.
Vietnam bucked the trend, gaining share and nearly catching Bangladesh as the second-largest supplier.
Canada’s clothing exports also fell 2.5 per cent as US shipments plunged 17.7 per cent, while exports to China surged nearly 180 per cent.

Nepal is seeking to revive its readymade garment and textile base by removing administrative bottlenecks and planning a dedicated Textile Council.
Exporters could benefit if laboratory-testing hurdles that have hindered US-bound garments are resolved.
The government is also assessing Hetauda Textile Industry’s reopening to serve security forces and later public and civilian markets.

US tariff move draws mixed response from India’s textile industry, with some fearing export disruption while others see a competitive opportunity if a bilateral trade deal is concluded quickly.

India is seeking US textile market-access benefits comparable to Bangladesh and Cambodia under a proposed TRQ mechanism.
Inclusion could offer zero-duty access within specified quotas, helping Indian exporters offset the additional 10 per cent tariff.
The issue is part of ongoing India-US BTA talks, while the US quota mechanism is yet to be operationalised.

Master Chains N Jewels Ltd has filed preliminary papers for an initial public offering. The proposed IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale. Proceeds from the fresh issue will fund working capital and general corporate needs. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of gold jewellery across India. Master Chains N Jewels operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai with significant annual capacity.

China’s HS 61–62 apparel exports fell 2 per cent to $50.23 billion in January–May 2026, with woven clothing accounting for the decline.
Knitwear remained resilient as exports shifted towards the US, Russia and Brazil.
Despite higher shipment volumes, apparel manufacturers faced severe pressure, with January–May profit margins at just 2.61 per cent.

Jordan’s textile-garment exports to the US will be exempt from customs duties under the Reciprocal Trade Agreement signed in Washington, the former’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said.
The latter will also reduce reciprocal tariffs on other Jordanian exports to 10 per cent under the deal.
Jordan will continue to grant duty-free access to US exports under the 2001 bilateral FTA.

Norway’s apparel imports rose 5 per cent to $806.86 million in January-April 2026, but India’s exports slipped to $36.32 million, reducing its market share to 4.50 per cent.
While China, Bangladesh and Vietnam expanded shipments, India struggled to capitalise on cotton apparel demand.
Strengthening MMF capabilities and value-added products could improve its position.

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the EU reportedly fell 18.89 per cent year-on-year in January-May 2026, the steepest drop among major suppliers.
The fall outpaced declines for China, India and Vietnam, signalling pressure beyond weak demand and lower prices.
Exporters face urgency to reduce reliance on the EU and US and move into higher-value and technical products.

Japan’s textile trade remained resilient in H1 2026, with apparel imports rising 6.0 per cent and textile yarn and fabric imports increasing 8.1 per cent, signalling firm consumer demand and manufacturing activity.
June recorded even stronger growth across imports and exports, while textile machinery exports outpaced other segments, reflecting sustained investment in production capability.