Textile Industry, Trade Analysis
June 2025 Global Apparel Trade and Retail Snapshot
Published on
Author: DISHA PRAFUL SUKHANI
As the global fashion and textile sector navigates dynamic economic shifts, June 2025 data reveals strong trade activity and evolving consumer patterns in key regions.
This month's key highlights are as follows:
Apparel Imports in April 2025:
- United States: USD 6.2 billion, up 9% YoY
- European Union: USD 7.8 billion, up 26% YoY
- United Kingdom: USD 1.8 billion, up 13% YoY
- Japan: USD 2.1 billion, up 17% YoY
Apparel Exports in May 2025:
- China: USD 13.1 billion, up 5% YoY
- Bangladesh: USD 3.9 billion, up 11% YoY
- India: USD 1.5 billion, up 7% YoY
- Vietnam: USD 3.1 billion, up 19% YoY
Apparel Retail Scenario:
- U.S. apparel store sales in May 2025 are estimated to be 1% higher than in May 2024, while home furnishing store sales are expected to remain unchanged.
- U.K. apparel store sales in May 2025 were £3.6 billion, showing a 3% decline from May 2024.
- U.S. online clothing sales fell by 6% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024.
- In April 2025, Indian apparel retail sales showed a 5% growth compared to April 2024.
- In May 2025, the U.S. macroeconomic outlook showed mixed results:
– Inflation rose to 2.4%
– Consumer confidence increased to 98.0, up from 86.0 in the previous month.