Insights India's textile and apparel exports dropped 10.34 per cent in September following the 50 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed in August. Total exports for April–September reached $17.74 billion. Apparel shipments rose 3.42 per cent while textile exports eased 1.85 per cent. Imports of raw cotton and waste surged 41.75 per cent, reflecting increased dependence on inbound materials amid trade pressures. India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports plunged 10.34 per cent in

Insights The Q3 2025 edition of EuroCham Vietnam's business confidence index reveals a renewed surge of optimism among European firms operating there. The index climbed to 66.5 points in Q3, surpassing pre-US tariff levels and reaching its highest in three years. Four-fifths of respondents are optimistic about their prospects over five years, while only 3 per cent are considering moving operations out of Vietnam. The European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) in Vietnam officially unveiled the t

Insights A Saudi delegation met India's textiles secretary Neelam Shami Rao to boost textile sector cooperation. Key focus areas included investment in RMG, MMF, and technical textiles, sustainability, and trade fairs like Bharat Tex. With bilateral trade at $41.88 billion, both sides aim to deepen ties through initiatives like PM MITRA Parks and the PLI Scheme. A delegation from Saudi Arabia, led by Khalil ibn Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, recently met with Neelam

Insights The Egyptian Commercial Service has intensified its investment promotion activities targeting Turkiye's textile and RMG sectors and supporting industries. An Egyptian delegation's recent meeting with the Turkish Association of Clothing Accessories Manufacturers concluded with a pact to organise an official visit to Egypt by an association delegation during the final quarter of this year. The Egyptian Commercial Service (ECS) office in Istanbul has intensified its investment promotion

Insights Lenzing has earned Platinum status in EcoVadis' sustainability rating for the fifth consecutive year, placing it among the top one per cent of companies worldwide. CEO Rohit Aggarwal highlighted this as proof of leadership in sustainability. The company showed its strongest progress in labour, human rights, and ethics, reaffirming its commitment to responsible growth and measurable ESG performance. For the fifth time in a row, Lenzing has received Platinum status in EcoVadis' sustain

Insights Cotton benchmarks weakened in October 2025, with the NY/ICE December contract dipping below 65 cents per pound before recovering slightly. The A Index fell to 76 cents, while China's CC Index declined to 94 cents. Indian and Pakistani prices remained stable, cushioned by steady local currencies. Softer trend signals ongoing global demand sluggishness across key cotton-producing and consuming regions. Cotton prices weakened across major benchmarks over the past month, reflecting subdu

Insights Set to run from March 11–13, 2026 in Shanghai, Yarn Expo Spring 2026 will expand on its 2025 success of nearly 24,000 visitors and 560 exhibitors. Regenerated and eco-friendly yarns remain the strongest draw, with sustainability positioned as the show's central theme. The fair will highlight innovation, circularity, and technological progress across global yarn and fibre sectors. Taking place 11 – 13 March 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai,

Insights The LYCRA Company is previewing two new denim innovations—LYCRA VintageFX fiber and bio-derived LYCRA EcoMade fiber—at Kingpins Amsterdam 2025. VintageFX offers low-stretch comfort with a vintage aesthetic, while EcoMade, made from 70 per cent plant-based resources, ensures sustainability without performance compromise. It highlighted its 'B-logic' collaboration with iTextiles, CIRCULOSE, and Neela. The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing sustainable and innovati

Insights ICE cotton futures declined as trade frictions and weaker crude oil prices dampened sentiment. December cotton settled at 63.51 cents per pound, marking new lows across 2025–26 contracts. Lower oil prices made polyester cheaper, pressuring cotton demand. A stronger US dollar and trade tariffs also weighed on prices. Market uncertainty deepened amid the US government shutdown. ICE cotton futures declined further yesterday as investors reacted negatively to escalating trade frict

Insights China's total goods trade rose 4 per cent YoY to ¥33.61 trillion (~$4.73 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025, driven by a 7.1 per cent surge in exports, while imports slipped 0.2 per cent, according to GAC. September saw the year's highest monthly growth at 8 per cent. Trade with Belt and Road partners climbed 6.2 per cent, showing continued diversification. China’s total goods imports and exports climbed to ¥33.61 trillion (~$4.73 trillion) in the first nine mon