Brazil’s home textile imports climbed sharply in the first seven months of 2025, rising by 16.2 percent to reach a value of about 301.
3 million US dollars. The increase highlights robust demand in the domestic market and growing dependence on foreign suppliers to meet consumer needs.
China further strengthened its dominant position as Brazil’s leading source of home textiles, accounting for nearly half of total imports with a 49.2 percent share. Paraguay followed as the second-largest supplier, capturing around 22 percent of the market. India also expanded its presence, with shipments recording notable growth and pushing its share higher, although its portion of the market remains smaller compared with China and Paraguay.
The rise in imports points to a broader rebound in Brazilian consumption and shifting sourcing strategies among local distributors and retailers. While imports help meet rising demand, they also intensify competition for domestic manufacturers, who may face pressure from lower-priced or more diversified foreign products.
The composition of imports reflects a strong consumer appetite for bed linen, curtains, towels, and upholstery products—segments where Chinese manufacturers remain highly competitive due to scale, cost efficiency, and variety. Regional suppliers such as Paraguay continue to benefit from geographic proximity and trade ties, while India is gradually making inroads with value-added products.
Overall, the data suggests that Brazil’s home textile sector is becoming more reliant on imports, a trend that may encourage local producers to focus on innovation, quality, and branding to remain competitive in the face of mounting foreign competition.
