Apparels

India’s textile exports are set for a boost following the end of the West Asia conflict. European orders are expected to rise, improving profit margins for Indian exporters. This development will help diversify export markets and leverage Free Trade Agreements more effectively. Reduced logistics and production costs are anticipated, enhancing global competitiveness.

The UK’s clothing imports rose 2.4 per cent year on year to £1.361 billion ($1.83 billion) in April 2026, supported by monthly growth.
However, January-March imports fell 3 per cent from a year earlier.
Despite the quarterly slowdown, clothing imports increased 6.1 per cent to £17.73 billion in 2025, highlighting resilient consumer demand.

Bangladesh remains the second-largest apparel supplier to the US, but exports are losing momentum despite China’s sharp decline.
Falling shipment value, volume and unit prices indicate growing competitive pressure.
To capture more market share, Bangladesh must strengthen synthetic fibre capabilities, speed, flexibility and compliance rather than relying solely on low-cost manufacturing.

Delsey Paris is ramping up its strategy in India, aiming to establish itself as the fourth-biggest market globally within three years.

India’s jewellery sector anticipates strong growth. Weddings and festivals are driving demand, even with high gold prices. Retailers report good revenue and customer interest. This trend is expected to continue into the next quarter. However, a recent duty hike may cause a temporary slowdown. Consumers are adapting by choosing lighter jewellery and investing in gold bars and coins.

US apparel sourcing is becoming more diversified as buyers reduce dependence on traditional suppliers.
While Asia remains dominant, Europe, Africa and the Middle East are gaining share due to their strengths in quality, traceability, compliance and risk management.
Future sourcing decisions will increasingly balance cost, speed, resilience and regulatory certainty.

Reebok’s sales have more than doubled in India over the last three years following its acquisition by an Aditya Birla group firm. The brand plans to aggressively expand its network by adding 40-50 stores annually, targeting untapped market opportunities across metro and smaller towns. This growth is fueled by strong same-store sales and new product launches.

US textile and apparel imports fell 10.68 per cent year on year to 29.39 billion SME in January–April 2026, with apparel imports down 12.82 per cent and textiles down 9.94 per cent.
Cotton and MMF imports also declined.
Exports dropped 7.72 per cent, reflecting weaker trade activity, although apparel exports recorded growth, highlighting uneven demand across segments.

US textile and apparel exports fell 9.36 per cent to $6.85 billion in January-April 2026, reflecting weaker demand across regional supply chains.
Yarn exports saw the steepest decline, indicating slower upstream activity, while shipments to key markets such as Mexico, Honduras and China contracted sharply.
The trend points to cautious sourcing and softer manufacturing momentum.

The initiative follows the company’s exchange programme conducted last year, during which GIVA said it collected more than 500,000 old jewellery pieces over a 20-day period. According to the company, over 40,000 customers participated in the campaign across 300 stores in metropolitan, Tier I and Tier II markets. The initiative follows the company’s exchange programme conducted last year, during which GIVA said it collected more than 500,000 old jewellery pieces over a 20-day period. According to the company, over 40,000 customers participated in the campaign across 300 stores in metropolitan, Tier I and Tier II markets.