The Pakistan pavilion at the 2026 Frankfurt Heimtextil fair was a constant hub of activity, emerging as a significant focal point of the event. Behind this resurgence lies a key external factor reshaping the global carpet trade:the imposition of additional US tariffs on Indian products, which has unexpectedly infused Pakistan's long-declining carpet industry with renewed vitality and hope for recovery. Historically, Indian carpets held a strong position in the US market due to their scale and

In 2025, the U.S. textile, apparel, and raw materials industries continue to undergo profound structural adjustments, driven by a combination of macro policies, market forces, and technological innovation. The core trends manifest as a dual focus on"supply chain security"and"green transformation"with substantial progress in domestic manufacturing and nearshoring. The United States continues to prioritize domestic and allied supply chains for government procurement and defense needs through the

Cambodia's garment manufacturing industry performed strongly in 2025, with export value increasing by 16.5% year-on-year to reach USD 11.4 billion, setting a new historical record. This figure signifies the continuous recovery and significant growth of the country's key economic pillar industry. According to the latest report from Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce, the growth in garment exports is primarily attributed to the recovery of orders from European and American markets, adjustments in r

The South Indian cotton yarn market is exhibiting a delicate balance ahead of the upcoming Pongal festival: despite continuously rising spinning costs due to increasing raw material prices, weak end-user demand is effectively suppressing any synchronous increase in yarn prices, keeping the overall market stable. This situation of "cost-push" and "demand-suppression" offsetting each other is expected to break after the festival, with prices likely to trend higher. The core contradiction in the

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently presided over a grand inauguration ceremony for several foreign-funded industrial and logistics enterprises in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, a core area of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SC Zone). This concentrated commissioning of projects represents akey showcase of achievementsin the Egyptian government's vigorous push for economic diversification and its efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to strengthen domestic industrial and exp

Lesotho, an African nation known as the "Kingdom in the Sky," has long relied on textile and garment exports as its economic lifeline. However, the "reciprocal tariff" policy proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, imposing a heavy 50% duty, is now severely impacting Lesotho.The Guardianreports that many garment factories primarily serving the U.S. market have experienced a sharp decline in orders, with some operating at a minimum rate of just 5%, and others even forced to halt production entir

Recently, Recycling Europe Textiles (RET) has urgently called on the European Commission to establish new ecodesign regulations that wouldmandate all textile products sold in the EU market to contain a minimum of 10% recycled fibers starting from 2028. This proposal aims to address Europe's growing textile waste crisis and provide a clear market signal for the transition towards a circular economy. In a recent position statement, RET emphasized that with the EU's full enforcement of mandatory

India’s textile sector is going through a difficult phase as high US tariffs continue to hurt exports. RK Vij, National President of the Textile Association of India, stated that the prolonged tariff shock is hurting the entire value chain, especially MSMEs. For over four months now, Indian exporters have been dealing with a steep 50% tariff imposed by the US under President Donald Trump. With no immediate relief in sight, companies are being forced to cut prices, share tariff costs with

In 2025, South Korea's textile industry encountered a symbolic setback. According to preliminary statistics released by the Korea International Trade Association, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and other institutions between January 11 and 12, 2026, South Korea's export value of textile fibers and products in 2025 was approximately $9.8 billion, falling below the $10 billion mark for the first time since 1987. This figure not only reflects the current severe external market environm

Effective January 10, 2026, Indonesia has formally implemented a three-year safeguard tariff on imported cotton fabrics (products under HS codes 5208–5212) in response to protection petitions filed by its domestic industry. This move signifies one of Indonesia's most stringent trade defense measures in recent years to stabilize its local textile manufacturing sector and counter import pressures. It is anticipated to significantly impact regional supply chains and international trade flows.