Apparels

Bulgaria’s apparel exports fell 19.9 per cent year on year to $254.56 million in Q1 2026, extending a multi-year decline from the 2022 peak amid weaker European demand and shifting sourcing patterns.
Germany remained the largest export market, followed by France and Italy.
Cotton apparel dominated exports, while trousers and shorts remained the country’s leading apparel export category.

India’s Arvind Fashions Ltd has reported a 15.5 per cent YoY rise in Q1 FY27 revenue to ₹1,279 crore (~$127.9 million), driven by strong direct-to-consumer channel growth.
EBITDA increased 19.6 per cent, while PAT declined due to lower other income.
The company expects 12-15 per cent revenue growth in FY27 supported by retail expansion, AI adoption and operational efficiencies.

US apparel importers may see a roughly 48-hour tariff gap as the 10 per cent Section 122 surcharge is scheduled to expire on July 24, 2026.
A proposed Section 301 duty of 10 per cent or 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies has not yet been finalised.
Customs-entry timing will be critical for landed-cost planning and shipment release.

Chief mentor of CMAI, Rahul Mehta said India captured only limited gains from the China+1 sourcing shift as buyers sought greater scale, while Bangladesh and Vietnam advanced faster.
With apparel exports at $16.29 billion last year and $4.19 billion in Q1 2026, FTAs offer fresh opportunities, but compliance, labour, quality and scale remain key hurdles.

India’s DGFT has proposed waiving RCMC for postal, courier and e-commerce export consignments with FOB value up to ₹10,000 (~$115).
The move cuts a fixed compliance cost for micro-exporters, but the low cap may limit any lift for apparel exporters using FTP benefits.
Stakeholders seek a turnover-based route and safeguards before consultation closes on July 30, 2026.

European Commission penalties totalling €750 million (~$857 million) against AliExpress and Temu push online fashion compliance upstream from parcels to platforms.
TexPro says extra-EU apparel imports from China rose 17.10 per cent to $42.09 billion in 2025, lifting share to 29.03 per cent.
Sellers and sourcing teams face scrutiny over listing data, seller identities and tariff classifications.

Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah recently discussed with American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) representatives strengthening trade cooperation and exploring opportunities to attract new investments to Jordan.
The discussions took place in Washington during a session hosted by AAFA.
Qudah invited US companies to explore investment opportunities in Jordan.

India’s gem and jewellery exports rebounded sharply in June, with gross exports rising 26.51 per cent year-on-year to USD 2.21 billion, supported by stronger demand across key international markets and lower gold prices, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said on Wednesday.

Starting next January, Nike will restrict key Chinese retailers from selling its merchandise online. This pivotal move is part of Nike’s strategy to uphold a strong brand image and manage sales through official avenues. As the sportswear giant grapples with falling sales and mounting competition from local contenders, retail partners saw a notable decline in share prices after this announcement.

Following a recent meeting with representatives from the Garment Association Nepal, PM Balendra Shah has instructed ministries to clear pending administrative delays, form a dedicated Textile and Clothing Development Council and restart factories closed for long.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been asked to resolve laboratory testing hurdles that have restricted exports to the US.