Textile exports decline 2.07% in June

Textiles exports declined 2.07% in June 2025 compared with the same month in the previous year, even as exporters are confident of better orders in the coming months.

For April-June 2025, textile exports shrank 0.94% as against the same period last year.

Apparel exports registered a 1.23% growth in June compared with June 2024 and 8.91 % growth for April-June 2025 compared with the same period last year. Total export of yarn and apparel in June was 0.61 % lesser than June 2024.

Industry officials said the decline in textile exports was expected mainly because of the uncertainties in the international market. There is still no clarity on tariffs by the U.S. on Indian products and this has impacted exports. Further, cotton yarn shipments to China reduced in June as China is changing its sourcing strategy. While the international market for textiles is sluggish, Bangladesh’s ban on sourcing yarn from India through its land ports has also had an impact. However, export orders for home textiles is said to be good and hence, demand for yarn is expected to pick up soon, they said.