Surveys indicate a higher inclination of consumers towards natural fibres like cotton; indicating a potential information gap about diverse sustainable fibre sources.
A gap is also revealed between the
Australia imported $962.968 million worth of apparel from ASEAN in Jan-Nov 2023, constituting 13.65 per cent of its total apparel imports.
Trade with ASEAN fluctuated over the years, with $868.154 million
In 2023, Sri Lanka witnessed a 19 per cent decrease in garment exports, amounting to $4.44 billion, alongside a 4.4 per cent drop in textile exports, totalling $338.1 million.
These categories collectively
In 2023, US textile and apparel imports declined to $104.959 billion from $132.034 billion in 2022.
China leads with a 24 per cent market share, followed by Vietnam at 14.59 per cent.
Apparel imports
Cambodia aims to boost its trade with Thailand, focusing on textiles and agricultural goods.
Despite being the fourth-largest apparel supplier to Thailand, Cambodia s share remains modest.
Efforts