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US House approves AGOA extension, boosting certainty for textile reuse exports

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) bill was approved by the US House of Representatives on 12 January...

Pakistan’s cotton yarn exports to China cross $451m in 2025, reinforcing strategic textile ties

Pakistan’s cotton yarn exports to China exceeded $451 million in 2025, reflecting the durability and growing sophistication of bilateral...

India–EU FTA Nears Finish Line, Boosting Hopes for Tiruppur’s Apparel Exporters

Textile and apparel exporters in Tiruppur, India’s largest knitwear and garment hub, are optimistic as reports indicate that the...

Türkiye’s Textile & Apparel Exports Hit $26.2bn in 2025, Preserve $17bn Trade Surplus Despite Global Slowdown

Türkiye’s textile and apparel industries generated $26.18 billion in exports in 2025, delivering a $17 billion trade surplus even...

China’s Textile Exports Hold in Materials, but Apparel Loses Momentum in 2025

China’s textile export performance in 2025 reveals a clear divergence between upstream materials and finished products, underscoring a structural...

Uzbekistan Offers 29 Textile Units and Proposes Dedicated Textile Zone for Pakistani Investors

Uzbekistan has formally expressed strong interest in selling 29 operational textile units—producing yarn and fabric—to Pakistani entrepreneurs, alongside a...

Uzbekistan Offers Textile Units for Sale to Pakistani Investors, Proposes Joint Textile Industrial Zone

Uzbekistan has formally invited Pakistani entrepreneurs to acquire 29 operational textile units producing yarn and fabric, while also proposing...

Duty-Free Cotton Proposal Signals New Afghanistan–Bangladesh Textile Engagement

An Afghan delegation led by Mawlawi Ahmadullah Zahid, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan, has sought duty-free...

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026: A Strategic Sourcing Hub Reinforced by Nearshoring, Innovation and Econogy

From 2 to 4 February 2026, the 58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will bring together over 1,100...

Cotton, Cellulose, and Conflict: How the Ukraine War Is Rewiring Global Cotton Geopolitics

Russia’s war in Ukraine has triggered a structural rethink of defence policy across Europe. Under the ReArm Europe initiative—now...

Global Apparel Market 2024: Who Really Dominates—and Why It Matters

The global apparel industry remains one of the largest and most fiercely competitive consumer markets in the world. According...

EU–Mercosur Trade Deal Set to Reshape Global Apparel and Textile Supply Chains After 25 Years

After more than two decades of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur are on the verge of concluding one...

Heimtextil 2026 Opens with 3,000 Exhibitors from 66 Countries, Reinforcing Its Role as the Global Hub for AI-Driven, Future-Oriented Interior Textiles

With 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries, Heimtextil opens the 2026 season as the world’s leading trade fair for home...

Global Outdoor Clothing Market to Reach USD 26.7 Billion by 2032 as Performance, Sustainability, and Lifestyle Converge

The global outdoor clothing market is entering a sustained growth phase, expanding from USD 17.47 billion in 2024 to...

Indonesia to Launch New State-Owned Textile Enterprise Backed by $6 Billion to Counter US Tariff Risks

Indonesia will establish a new state-owned enterprise (SOE) dedicated to textiles. The move positions textiles as a frontline industry in...

UK’s Early DCTS Rollout Gives Sri Lanka Duty-Free Apparel Access and a Strategic Edge in 2026

The United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) implemented liberalised rules of origin for apparel earlier than expected, delivering...

Bangladesh Seeks US Tariff Cut as Trade Talks Signal Breakthrough for Apparel Exports

Bangladesh has signaled a breakthrough in trade negotiations with the United States, raising hopes for lower tariffs and expanded...

Korea’s Textile Exports Fall Below $10 Billion for First Time in 38 Years as Industry Loses Competitiveness

South Korea’s textile industry is facing a structural decline, driven by lost price competitiveness, weak domestic manufacturing investment, and...

Global Textile Market Set to Surge From USD 1.5 Trillion in 2026 to USD 2.3 Trillion by 2031, Driven by Sustainability, Smart Textiles and...

According to a new outlook from Market Research Intellect, the global textile market is entering a sustained growth phase....

Pakistan Textile & Apparel Exports Slide Sharply as Record Manufacturing Costs Crush Competitiveness

Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports are under acute stress, with record-high manufacturing costs eroding competitiveness in global markets, according...

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