The Global Apparel Trade & Retail Update Report for October 2025 presents an overview of the latest apparel consumption and trade performance across key supplier and buyer nations. It provides comprehensive insights into current import and export trends that are shaping the global apparel market.

Key Highlights:

Apparel Imports (August 2025):

• United States: US$ 7.7 billion, down 3% year-on-year (vs. July 2025).

• European Union: US$ 9.1 billion, up 1% year-on-year.

• Japan: US$ 2.2 billion, up 1% year-on-year.

• United Kingdom: US$ 2.2 billion, up 17% year-on-year.

Apparel Exports (September 2025):

• China: US$ 12.0 billion, down 8% year-on-year.

• Bangladesh: US$ 2.8 billion, down 7% year-on-year.

• India: US$ 1.0 billion, down 10% year-on-year.

• Vietnam: US$ 3.9 billion, up 3% year-on-year (vs. July 2025).

The report captures how major apparel-producing countries are responding to global demand shifts and trade pressures, while leading importing nations continue to navigate post-pandemic retail trends, inflationary conditions, and evolving consumer behavior.