In the first ten months of 2025, against a backdrop of increasing global economic uncertainty and intensifying market competition, Turkey's apparel export industry demonstrated an overall pressured yet resilient posture. Official data shows that from January to October 2025, Turkey's total apparel export value reached $13.816 billion, representing a decrease of 6.30% compared to the same period in 2024. Core Markets Remain Stable, Germany Still the Largest Buyer Despite the overall decline, the

From November 18 to 20, 2025, under the spring sunshine of the Southern Hemisphere, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted what is regarded as one of the most influential textile and apparel gatherings in the Asia-Pacific region—the 2025 Melbourne Global Sourcing Expo. Over the course of three days, the event not only demonstrated its industry clout with record-breaking participation but also, through profound intellectual exchange and practical business matchmaking, charted

Insights ASEAN manufacturing strengthened further in November 2025, with the PMI rising to 53, its third-strongest reading on record. New orders, output and purchasing activity expanded sharply, but international demand softened. Hiring remained minimal, causing backlogs to surge at the quickest pace in survey history. Input costs rose at the fastest rate in nearly a year, leading to moderate price increases. ASEAN manufacturing sector continued its steady upswing in the second half of 2025,

Insights Industrial production in Poland rose 3.2 per cent YoY in October 2025 and increased 5.4 per cent from September. Output for January–October grew 2.8 per cent. Clothing manufacturing weakened, with a slight YoY decline. Seasonally adjusted output was up 1.1 per cent YoY but down 1 per cent month on month. Capital goods led growth, while energy output fell. Poland’s sold production of industry grew 3.2 per cent in October 2025 compared with October 2024, when a 4.6 per cen

Insights Australia's wool market eased this week after recent gains, with the EMI slipping to 1,504 AUC while the WMI edged higher. Fine and medium wools weakened, though Merino skirtings surged 40 cents and cardings improved. Offerings rose 32.2 per cent, softening the clearance rate to 90.4 per cent. A firmer Australian Dollar and improving Chinese economic signals supported sentiment. Australia’s wool market paused for breath this week after a strong multi-week rally, with the Easter

Insights The European Parliament's call for stronger market surveillance and DSA enforcement marks the first political recognition of major gaps harming EU textile makers. Euratex said that rising imports, falling production and postal partnerships with platforms like Temu worsen loopholes. It urges ending the de minimis exemption and swift action to restore fair competition. The European Parliament took a welcomed and necessary step by voting a resolution calling for stronger market surveil

Insights The Vietnamese textile-garment industry's export revenues is expected to hit $46 billion this year, marking a 5.6 per cent YoY increase, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association. The sector's trade surplus is estimated at $21 billion for the year. Fifty-two per cent of the raw materials used by the sector is now procured from indigenous sources. The Vietnamese textile-garment industry’s export revenues is expected to hit $46 billion this year, marking a 5.6 per

Insights India has launched the Tex-RAMPS Scheme with an outlay of ₹305 crore (~$34.14 million) for fiscal 2025-26 to fiscal 2030-31 to strengthen research, data systems, innovation and start-ups in textiles. Fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles, the scheme will support smart textile research, build a real-time data platform, nurture entrepreneurial ventures and expand State-level capacity. India has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Te

Insights ICE cotton futures climbed to a more than one-week high as market activity thinned before the Thanksgiving holiday. March 2026 settled at 64.57 cents per pound, indicating short-term stabilisation despite an overall downtrend. Thin liquidity kept trading light, with certified stocks unchanged at 20,344 bales. Analysts expect consolidation within 63–65 cents per pound. ICE cotton futures continued to rise, showing signs of consolidation. US cotton prices moved to a more than one

Insights India's textile exports expanded across 111 countries in April–September 2025 as the industry diversified away from the US amid high tariffs. The India-UK FTA will further lift exports, while technical textiles and rising domestic fashion demand fuel growth. Government support, innovation, and expanding digital retail are helping the sector navigate volatility and strengthen its competitiveness. India’s textile exports recorded year-on-year growth across 111 countries bet