Pakistan Textile Journal – December 2023

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Heimtextil 2024, Frankfurt Dates: January 09th, to 12th, 2024

Techtextil 2024 Dates: April 23rd to 26th, 2024

INTEX SOUTH ASIA 2024

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Venue: Hannover, Germany.

Venue: Colombo, SriLanka.

IGATEX Pakistan 2024, Lahore Dates: May 1st to 4th 2024.

Venue: Expo Centre, Lahore.

63rd DORNBIRN-GFC Call For Papers Dates: September 11th to 13th 2024.

Venue: Dornbirn Austria.

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Dates: February 22 to 24 , 2024.

Venue: Expo Centre, Lahore.

Venue: Istanbul, Turkey.

ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 Dates: October 14th to 18rd, 2024.

Venue: NECC, Shanghai, China.

DOMOTEX asiaCHINAFLOOR 2024 Dates: May 28th to 30th 2024.

Texworld Paris Dates: February 5th to 7th, 2024.

Venue: NECC, Shanghai, China.

JIAM 2024 OSAKA Dates: November 27th to 30th 2024.

Venue: Osaka, Japan.

Venue: Paris

Index 2026 ITM 2024 Textile Asia 2023, karachi.

Dates: March 1st to 3th 2024.

Dates: June 4th to 8th, 2024.

Dates: April 21st to 24th, 2026.

Venue: Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland.

Venue: Istanbul, Turkey.

Venue: Expo Centre, Karachi.

HIGHTEX 2024

FESPA 2024

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ITMA 2027

Dates: March 19 to 22 2024.

Dates: June 4th to 8th, 2024.

Dates: September 16th to 22nd, 2027.

Venue: Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Venue: Istanbul, Turkey.

Venue: Hanover, Germany.

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PAKISTAN TEXTILE JOURNAL - December 2023

Vol. LXXII No. 12 December 2023

Founded in 1951 by Mazhar Yusuf (1924-2009) Publisher Nadeem Mazhar Editor in Chief Amina Baqai Associate Editor Nimrah Nadeem

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EDITOR’S PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Textile industry demonstrates resilience in meeting formidable challenges in 2023

TEXTILE BRIEFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 NEWS & VIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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AROUND THE WORLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 CORPORATE NEWS Trützschler: Z-Wire Outstanding web forming at high speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Microfibre measurement using James Heal GyroWash for fibre fragmentation testing..20

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Vortex M6 and M6D Comply with (FR) 16 CFR 1610 Flammability Testing . . . . . . . .21 Groz-Beckert develops innovative new products together with Mayer & Cie. . . . . .22

Dr. Hafizur Rehman Sheikh Ph.D (UK) F.T.I. (UK)

Syed Mahfooz Qutab C.TEX, F.T.I (U.K), B.Sc. Fellow I.C.T.T Atlanta, GA; (USA)

Dr. Zubair Bandukda PhD (Textiles), CText ATI

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Heimtextil 2024 Heimtextil 2024: Paving the way for the future of interior textiles and design . .33 More than 2,600 global exhibitors to present at upcoming Heimtextil 2024 . . .35 Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt shares his thoughts

Heimtextil 2024: Textile innovations for new challenges in architecture, interior design and hospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Exhibitors from Pakistan at Heimtextil 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

24 28 ANNUAL FACT FILE 2023 Table 1: World Cotton Supply, Use and Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Table 2: World Merchandise Trade and Textile & Clothing Exports . . . . . . . . . .43 Table 3: Merchandise Trade, Textile & Clothing Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Table 4: World Exports of Textiles & Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Table 5: World Exports of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Table 6: World Imports of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Pakistan Table 1: Facts About Pakistan Textile Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Table 2: Share of Pakistan Textile Industry Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Table 3: Pakistan Textile Industry 2022-2023

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Table 4: Exports of Pakistan Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Table 5: Exports of Raw Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Table 6: Country-wise Exports of Cotton Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Table 7: Country-wise Exports of Cotton Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Table 8: Country-wise Exports of Textile Made-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Table 9: Country-wise Exports of Readymade Garments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Table 10: Country-wise Exports of Knitwear (Hosiery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Table 11: Country-wise Exports of Towels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Table 12: Country-wise Exports of Bedwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Table 13: Textile Exports by Major Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Table 14: Pakistan Cotton Textile - Average Unit Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Bangladesh Table 1: Bangladesh Garment Factories and Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Table 2: Total Exports of Ready Made Garments (RMG) from Bangladesh . . . . . .58 Table 3: Main Apparel Items Exported from Bangladesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Table 4: Total Apparel Exports from Bangladesh (Fiscal Year Basis) . . . . . . . . . .59 Table 5: Total Value of Apparel Exports from Bangladesh

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India Table 1: India’s Exports of Cotton Textile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Table 2: India’s Country wise Exports of Cotton Textile

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Table 3: India’s Exports of Cotton Yarns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Table 4: India’s Exports of Cotton Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Table 5: India’s Exports of Cotton Made-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Table 6: India’s Exports of Raw Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 European Union

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Table 1: EU (27) Imports of Textile and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Table 2: EU (27) Exports of Textiles and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Table 3: EU (27) Exports of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 USA Table 1: USA Imports of Textile and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Table 2: USA Exports of Textiles and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Table 3: USA Exports of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Table 4: USA Imports of Textile and Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Table 5: USA Exports of Textile and Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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EDITOR’S PAGE

Textile industry demonstrates resilience in meeting formidable challenges in 2023 Pakistan's textile industry continues to navigate through challenges, showcasing resilience and determination in the face of economic uncertainties. The recently released data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) for the fiscal year 2022-23 paints a complex picture. Despite generating a commendable $16.50 billion from textile exports, representing a decline of 14.63 percent from the previous fiscal year, the industry remains a critical player in Pakistan's economic landscape.

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During these challenges, certain textile products have emerged as success stories. Raw cotton, for instance, experienced an exceptional surge of 104.78 percent in exports, reaching $13.468 million in FY 2022-23. Similarly, tents, canvas, and tarpaulin demonstrated resilience with a notable growth of 24.93 percent, increasing from $110.413 million to $137.944 million.

However, the industry grapples with declining demand for key textile goods, such as cotton yarn, which witnessed a significant decrease of 30.04 percent. The hurdles extend to other categories, with challenges faced by cotton cloth, cotton (carded or combed), yarn (other than cotton yarn), knitwear, and bed-wear, experiencing declines ranging from 13.36 percent to 31.85 percent.

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Despite these challenges, there's a glimmer of hope as PBS data showed improvement.

In the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY24), the deficit decreased from $11.36 billion in the corresponding period of FY23 to $7.42 billion. This shift is attributed to a reduction in imports and relatively stable export figures.

As the textile industry faces economic and energy challenges, its determination to contribute to the nation's economic well-being remains evident. The sector's efforts to navigate complexities underscore its resilience and commitment to overcoming obstacles.

With strategic measures and collaborative initiatives, Pakistan's textile sector aims not just to survive but to thrive in the face of adversity, paving the way for a more robust and sustainable future.

On the other hand, the challenges persist, with working capital for export refinances remaining elusive and expensive due to increased policy rates by the State Bank of Pakistan.

Despite the alarming situation, a record number of home textile manufacturers are gearing up for the Heimtextil, an exhibition held in Germany that serves as a crucial platform for showcasing a diverse range of home textile products from January 10-13. Over 272 Pakistani exhibitors, an all-time high, will showcase their home textile products, becoming a crucial barometer for the industry's future. This participation, despite incredible odds, signals the industry's resilience and determination to navigate the global demand for textiles.

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Amidst the economic difficulties, Pakistan's textile sector faces a formidable challenge of weak exports, impacting the nation's trade balance, current account, and depleting foreign exchange reserves.

The textile industry faces a challenging business environment, with record-high interest rates and global economic uncertainties. While incentives may be sought, policymakers must carefully evaluate their feasibility, considering the limited financial resources.

In conclusion, as Pakistan navigates a challenging economic landscape, policymakers must make informed decisions, considering historical performance, global dynamics, and the potential of different sectors. This strategic approach is crucial for sustainable economic growth and employment generation. 

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Textile Briefs National The textile industry has presented an ambitious plan to the government, outlining a comprehensive strategy to achieve an impressive $50 billion export target. The industry's proposal focuses on overcoming hurdles and enhancing international market reach through a set of groundbreaking recommendations.

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Pakistan's vibrant textile industry has put forth a comprehensive set of recommendations, urging the government to implement transformative measures to boost exports.

The industry's proposals encompass various key aspects to enhance competitiveness and sustainability in the global market. A pivotal demand from the textile industry is the establishment

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of a separate power tariff category for exporters, free from cross-subsidies, stranded costs, and other inefficiencies.

The industry advocates for a reliable supply of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) and locally produced gas at regionally competitive prices, coupled with a transition to zero emissions for exporting industries. Net zero greenhouse gas emissions are deemed essential across the value chain to sustain exports to western markets beyond 2030.

Pakistan, the world's fifth-largest cotton producer and third-largest consumer, faces challenges in its domestic cotton industry, including the need for highquality cotton varieties and innovative manufacturing approaches. The potential

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entry of foreign enterprises, such as Winner Group, could mark a significant development for Pakistan's cotton sector. Sajid Mahmood, a representative of the Commercial Club Goods Company, highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts, drawing attention to Winner Group's subsidiary, Purcotton. Purcotton has collaborated with Huazhong Agricultural University's National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement to establish a Cotton Research Institute, actively involved in developing improved cotton varieties.

In the aftermath of the November 1 domestic gas tariff adjustments, the Pakistan Denim Manufacturers and Exporters Association, in collaboration

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with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and allied stakeholders, actively urged for government intervention to address the escalating concerns within the industry concerning the gas tariff.

In a compelling letter addressed to Dr. Gohar Ejaz, the federal Minister for Commerce, Nahid Abbas, PHMA Central Chairman, shed light on the association's pivotal role as the premier trade organization championing the hosiery and knitwear industry. The correspondence underlines PHMA's multifaceted contributions to economic growth, substantial employment generation, and its integral role in fostering national selfreliance.

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Textile Briefs International The cotton industry in New South Wales (NSW), Australia is facing a critical situation as more than 1,000 hectares of cotton crops have already fallen victim to spray drift.

Growers, agronomists, and industry leaders are expressing deep concerns that unless all sprayers exercise utmost caution, a perfect storm may lead to significant damage.

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Due to ongoing events in Bangladesh, the country’s garment exports witnessed a 6.05 percent decline, totaling $4.78 billion in November 2023, marking a contrast to the upbeat trend seen since the commencement of the fiscal year in July. This setback, occurring during a traditionally busy period for exporters

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gearing up for the Western festival season, is attributed to the fervent protests staged by garment industry workers advocating for higher minimum wages. The resulting disruption in production has significantly impacted the industry's ability to fulfill orders.

brick factories in Phnom Penh and Kandal province, coupled with discussions with current and former kiln workers, LICADHO's report sheds light on the burning of preconsumer garment waste, including fabric, rubber, and other materials derived from these global brands.

Expressing deep concern over the dire situation gripping the textile industry in Andhra Pradesh (AP), the AP Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called on the State Government to take urgent measures to support the beleaguered sector.

A disconcerting report from The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) has unveiled a troubling practice where pre-consumer fabric waste from 19 prominent global brands is being used to fuel kilns in Cambodian brick factories.

Shockingly, some workers have reported falling ill as a result. Based on investigations involving visits to 21

In the third quarter of 2023, the European Union faced a considerable downturn in clothing imports, revealing noteworthy shifts in trade dynamics.

Between July and September, the overall value of clothing imports into the EU plummeted by 18.5 percent compared to the same period the previous year. Additionally, there was a 17.7 percent drop in import volume.

A recent CRISIL Ratings report paints a grim picture for India's cotton yarn spinners, forecasting a significant 250-350 basis point decline in operating profitability, reaching a ten-year low of 7-8 percent.

The culprits behind this precipitous drop are manifold: contracting spreads between cotton and cotton yarn, inventory losses, and a sluggish surge in downstream demand.

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Textile Industry Proposes Ambitious $50 Billion Export Target with Strategic Recommendations The textile industry has presented an ambitious plan to the government, outlining a comprehensive strategy to achieve an impressive $50 billion export target. The industry's proposal focuses on overcoming hurdles and enhancing international market reach through a set of groundbreaking recommendations.

Central to the proposed plan is the swift establishment of 1,000 garment plants, strategically designed to generate exportable surplus and diversify the export basket. Each plant is envisioned to house 500 stitching machines, requiring a $5 million investment. The goal is to produce garments that generate exports worth $20 million annually, concurrently creating 1,000 jobs per plant.

During a presentation to the Export Advisory Council for Textiles, the industry pitched a unique "no-cost-nocommitment" incentive package. This innovative package includes gamechanging proposals such as offering free office spaces for international brands and retailers, enticing them to establish a physical presence in Pakistan.

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Crucially, the industry outlined that the initial six months' costs would be covered through upfront financing from the Export Development Fund.

Additionally, firms acquiring merchandise exceeding $50 million from Pakistan would receive a 0.1% rebate of the sourcing value.

The presentation shed light on a notable shift in the strategy of the US fashion industry, moving from the previous "China plus Vietnam plus many" approach to a new system called "Asia plus rest of the world." This strategic pivot underscores the urgency for US fashion firms to explore alternative sources for textile products beyond China. Some industry insiders predict the evolution of "Made in China" into "Managed by China" as Chinese manufacturers explore outsourcing possibilities. This presents a lucrative opportunity for Pakistan to directly supply goods to international firms and cater to the outsourcing needs of Chinese companies.

Anticipating future trends, the textile companies are gearing up to meet the growing demand for clothing made from recycled or other sustainable fibers. An impressive 60% of firms plan to increase sustainably sourced apparel over the next

five years. The rising demand for cotton and other sustainable fabrics is expected to outpace less sustainable and biodegradable man-made fibers.

However, challenges such as high sourcing costs and low profit margins pose significant obstacles to sourcing clothing made from recycled or sustainable fibers. The industry is actively devising strategies to address these challenges and tap into the burgeoning market for sustainable textiles.

Pakistan's Textile Industry Proposes Bold Reforms for Export Growth Pakistan's vibrant textile industry has put forth a comprehensive set of recommendations, urging the government to implement transformative measures to boost exports. The industry's proposals encompass various key aspects to enhance competitiveness and sustainability in the global market.

A pivotal demand from the textile industry is the establishment of a separate power tariff category for exporters, free from cross-subsidies, stranded costs, and other inefficiencies.

The industry advocates for a reliable supply of re-gasified liquefied natural gas

(RLNG) and locally produced gas at regionally competitive prices, coupled with a transition to zero emissions for exporting industries. Net zero greenhouse gas emissions are deemed essential across the value chain to sustain exports to western markets beyond 2030.

Recognizing the increasing importance of traceability in the textile and apparel value chain, the industry calls for a mandatory and centralized track and trace system. This system, prioritizing upstream sectors like cotton and ginning factories, ensures full compliance. The proposal includes the establishment of a fully operational National Compliance Centre to monitor environmental and social compliance effectively.

To expedite processes and enhance global competitiveness, the textile industry seeks exemption from sales tax for export-sector inputs. Additionally, it urges the Federal Board of Revenue to expedite all FASTER refunds within the promised 72-hour timeframe, emphasizing the need for the refund of all pending dues to create a favorable and liquid business environment.

In a forward-looking move, the industry suggests the creation of free commercial zones with simplified procedures to facilitate exports, reduce turnaround time, and centralize exportrelated services. Simultaneously, there is a call for the simplification and digitalization of all import and export procedures to enhance overall efficiency.

The textile industry underscores the importance of tax incentives and financing schemes, drawing inspiration from regional economies. Such measures

would provide a competitive advantage over rivals like Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia.

In a strategic move towards diversification, the industry emphasizes the need to increase varieties of exportable surplus. This includes a call for diversifying textile and apparel exports beyond cotton-based products, aligning with evolving market demands and trends.

Chinese Brand to collaborate with Pakistan to Boost Quality Cotton Production Zhang Yan, the interim CEO of Winner Medical, emphasized that despite their substantial cotton consumption, the company still seeks complete selfsufficiency, prompting them to consider importing cotton. The company plans to

forge partnerships with leading cottonproducing nations globally, tailoring collaborations based on specific variety requirements.

Speaking at the conclusion of the inaugural China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo, Yan clarified that Winner Group doesn't directly procure from cotton farmers. Instead, they utilize platforms like China Cotton to identify optimal global supply chains, making collaboration with key cotton-producing nations like Pakistan entirely feasible.

Pakistan, the world's fifth-largest cotton producer and third-largest consumer, faces challenges in its domestic cotton industry, including the need for high-quality cotton varieties and innovative manufacturing approaches.

The potential entry of foreign enterprises, such as Winner Group, could mark a significant development for Pakistan's cotton sector.

Despite a remarkable 81% year-onyear increase in cotton harvest due to the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan finds itself compelled to import cotton bales to meet the growing demands of its textile industry. Adverse weather conditions and pest challenges, notably the whitefly, have impacted yield, leading to skepticism about meeting annual production targets.

Sajid Mahmood, a representative of the Commercial Club Goods Company, highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts, drawing attention to Winner Group's subsidiary, Purcotton.

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News & Views Purcotton has collaborated with Huazhong Agricultural University's National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement to establish a Cotton Research Institute, actively involved in developing improved cotton varieties.

Winner Group's success stories in China, including innovations like the allcotton water-punched non-woven fabric technology, could serve as inspiration for advancements in Pakistan. Yan stressed the importance of collaboration, citing their journey from a small manufacturer to a brand through partnerships and learning from outstanding individuals.

The company's contributions, such as procuring 250,000 tons of cotton and transforming deserts into oases in Xinjiang, demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and ecological value.

As Winner Group explores collaboration within the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, there is optimism that comprehensive cooperation in cotton planting and production may open new avenues for increased cotton yields in Pakistan and contribute to foreign exchange through cotton product exports.

Industry Leaders Rally for Government Intervention Amidst Gas Tariff Tensions In the aftermath of the November domestic gas tariff adjustments, the Pakistan Denim Manufacturers and Exporters Association, in collaboration with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and allied stakeholders, actively urged for government intervention to address the escalating concerns within the industry concerning the gas tariff.

While the recent tariff amendments garnered support from denim manufacturers in Punjab, their counterparts in Sindh find themselves grappling with increased costs. Previously, Punjab-based mills faced elevated rates due to the import of liquid natural gas, which was substantially more expensive than the domestic gas accessible to Sindh-based denim producers. The current tariff structure, based on the average weighted price, has resulted in a notable uptick in operational expenses for Sindh-based mills.

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In response to this challenge, millers and associations from Sindh are advocating for a reduction of 1,350 Pakistani rupees per one million British thermal unit (MMBtu). KCCI President Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has endorsed this proposed reduction as a more "acceptable" compromise to alleviate the adverse effects on the industry.

Expressing apprehension about the potential consequences, Sheikh remarked, "The decision to increase gas tariffs could adversely impact valueadded exports, potentially forcing industrialists to resort to exporting raw materials." He emphasized the urgency of finding a balanced solution to avoid providing competitors with an undue advantage in capturing Pakistan's export market.

Unified in their concern, trade body representatives have conveyed their intention to intensify protest efforts should a resolution or official announcement remain elusive beyond the first week of December. The industry eagerly awaits a comprehensive and decisive response from the government to address the legitimate concerns raised by the affected sectors and ensure the stability of this vital economic contributor.

Kazakhstan's Ambassador expressed great potential for Pakistan's Textile Industry during ongoing Bilateral Trade Talks Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, shed light on the substantial yet undiscovered potential for Pakistan's textile industry within the ambit of Kazakhstan's $2 billion textile imports.

With a keen eye on strategic growth, he urged Pakistani textile groups to pivot towards high-value products, underscoring the need for a nuanced approach aligned with Kazakhstan's specific demands.

Ambassador Kistafin disclosed that concerted efforts were underway between the governments of Kazakhstan and Pakistan to fortify bilateral trade. A pivotal development included the invitation extended to a delegation of Kazakh businessmen to engage in Business to Business (B2B) meetings at

the APTMA Lahore office. The envoy emphasized the ongoing collaboration, emphasizing the shared commitment to unlocking untapped economic opportunities.

In the company of First Secretary Mr. Olzhas Tobyshakov and key Kazakh entrepreneurs, the visiting envoy orchestrated strategic meetings with counterparts from Pakistan's textile industry. Among the esteemed entities present were representatives from Cross Stitch, Sapphire Denim, Lama Retail, Umar Group, Cresset Bahuman, and the US Apparel.

The comprehensive discussions, guided by Ambassador Kistafin, spanned a spectrum of topics and continued throughout Monday, fostering an environment of collaboration and dialogue. The ambassador underscored the plethora of agreements already inked between the two nations, ranging from income tax and banking cooperation to urban economic management and bilateral investment.

Furthermore, Ambassador Kistafin extended a warm invitation to the APTMA delegation, encouraging their participation in the upcoming 12th Intergovernment Joint Commission meeting scheduled in Kazakhstan from December 20-25. Notably, he highlighted ongoing negotiations concerning transit trade between Kazakhstan and Pakistan.

Addressing the nuances of bilateral trade with Kazakhstan, Chairman APTMA outlined challenges such as logistic intricacies, complexities surrounding Letters of Credit (LC), language barriers, and security-related concerns in the land route through Afghanistan. The Chairman emphasized the pressing need to enhance banking channels, expedite the signing of a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), and harness international trade cooperation platforms to amplify bilateral trade.

PHMA Urges Inclusion of Apparel Sector in Export Advisory Council The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) is pressing the Ministry of Commerce to ensure the representation of the apparel sector in the newly formed Export

News & Views Advisory Council of Textiles. Despite being the largest export in the entire textile value chain, the PHMA notes its absence from the council and urges the government to rectify this omission.

In a compelling letter addressed to Dr. Gohar Ejaz, the federal Minister for Commerce, Nahid Abbas, PHMA Central Chairman, shed light on the association's pivotal role as the premier trade organization championing the hosiery and knitwear industry. The correspondence underlines PHMA's multifaceted contributions to economic growth, substantial employment generation, and its integral role in fostering national self-reliance.

Farrukh Iqbal, PHMA North Zone Chairman, underscored the resilience and consistent outperformance of the knitwear sector, even in the face of challenges. He highlighted the sector's untapped potential for significant growth and envisioned it as a key player in steering the country out of various challenges, contributing substantially to foreign exchange earnings, and creating substantial employment opportunities.

While expressing gratitude for the nomination of distinguished personalities to the Export Advisory Council, PHMA leaders stress the paramount importance of inclusivity by incorporating small and medium components of the industry. He emphasized that overlooking this vital sector is not an acceptable oversight.

Recognizing the sector's role as a major taxpayer, the largest employment generator within the textile chain, and a significant contributor to foreign exchange earnings through exports, PHMA leaders urged planners to acknowledge its pivotal position in the country's economic landscape. The association asserted the need for fair representation to ensure that the interests of the hosiery and knitwear industry are thoughtfully considered in decisionmaking processes.

SNGPL Assures Uninterrupted Gas Supply to Textile Exporters Amidst Tariff Clarifications In a recent meeting between the Managing Director of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL), Amer Tufail, and

representatives from the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), a commitment to ensuring a consistent and robust gas supply to the textile export industry was underscored. The pledge aims to sustain uninterrupted production and export of textile goods, contributing significantly to the nation's foreign exchange earnings.

During the discussion, Tufail conveyed that the export industry, operating on a system blended with Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG), would be subject to a 50:50 tariff ratio for the month of November. Stressing the high priority accorded to the export industry in gas supply, he encouraged APTMA member mills without existing gas connections to promptly apply for the same.

However, Tufail clarified that the blend would not be maintained from December to March due to the limited availability of natural gas during the winter months. During this period, the industry would be charged at the RLNG rate, as notified by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on a monthly basis.

The meeting, attended by a delegation from APTMA led by Chairman Mr. Kamran Arshad, Senior Vice Chairman Mr. Asad Shafi, Vice Chairman Mr. Ahmed Shafi, former Chairman Mr. Adil Bashir, Mr. Aamir Sh, and SecretaryGeneral Mr. Raza Baqir, addressed concerns surrounding gas tariffs for the upcoming winter months and sought clarity on the status of gas supply during the winter season starting from December 2023.

Discussions delved into the complexities of gas tariffs for various connections, with Chairman APTMA suggesting the accommodation of APTMA certificates for gas supply to zero-rating industrial units.

MD SNGPL acknowledged the absence of a mechanism to determine eligibility for new connections or load enhancements, expressing the need for Commerce and Energy Ministries' intervention to formulate an eligibility framework. He assured that clarification would be sought from the Ministry in this regard.

The meeting extensively covered issues such as new gas connections for prime users, rectification of faulty meters, concerns about excessive and erroneous charging due to slow or faulty meters, and low gas pressure. Amer Tufail affirmed the commitment to an uninterrupted gas supply to the entire industry, particularly export-oriented sectors, including APTMA member mills.

Recognizing the textile industry's pivotal role in job creation, attracting investments, and boosting exports, Amer Tufail assured that all highlighted issues and concerns by APTMA would be promptly addressed. SNGPL committed to a seamless supply of gas to the country's exporters, with a directive for field formations to remain vigilant and responsive to the export industry's needs.

To facilitate ongoing communication, it was agreed that both parties would nominate focal persons for periodic meetings to address any gas-related issues in the textile industry.

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Around the World AUSTRALIA Over 1000 hectares of cotton crops damaged in New South Wales, Australia The cotton industry in New South Wales (NSW), Australia is facing a critical situation as more than 1,000 hectares of cotton crops have already fallen victim to spray drift. Growers, agronomists, and industry leaders are expressing deep concerns that unless all sprayers exercise utmost caution, a perfect storm may lead to significant damage.

Agronomist Emma Ayliffe, associated with Summit Ag in Griffith, conducted field assessments on three farms in Central West NSW, from Lake Cargelligo to Condobolin. These incidents, ranging from minor damage to severe, had the potential for significant losses.

Fortunately, early intervention and the utilization of available tools offered a glimmer of hope for crop recovery.

"Some of the crops were hit hard, but the positive aspect is that it was only early days, and they may recover, avoiding a total loss. We were hit hard last season, and we are all sick of it. It had to stop. We couldn’t afford a repeat of the damage, and everyone using the available tools and resources played a crucial role in preventing further harm," stated Ayliffe.

Reports from Griffith and near Moree had initially raised concerns among regional managers from Cotton Australia.

They foresaw conditions that could escalate the damage, particularly with

recent rains boosting weed growth, indicating an imminent increase in spraying activity.

Doug McCollum, the policy officer for stewardship at Cotton Australia, had previously warned of a perfect storm brewing and urged everyone involved to take extra precautions. With the likelihood of hot conditions, growers might have been tempted to spray at night to avoid evaporation. However, this posed a risk of unintended drift over a large area due to inversion conditions prevalent during nighttime.

In response, the New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) signaled a firm stance against irresponsible pesticide spraying. Recent pesticide campaigns and active investigations in various regions

underscored their commitment to taking action against those causing harm.

McCollum emphasized the need for growers to leverage tools like Weather and Networked Data (WAND) towers and SataCrop to prevent spray drift.

WAND towers provided real-time weather data and hazard warnings, covering a significant stretch from Queensland to the Victorian border. Over 2,000 cotton and grain growers and spray operators registered to use WAND towers for timely decision-making.

SataCrop, another essential tool, allowed growers to map all crop types and plan spray applications while considering the locations of neighboring sensitive crops. McCollum concluded by commending the responsible actions taken, highlighting that they played a crucial role in preventing millions of dollars’ worth of damage.

BANGLADESH Garment exports witnessed a 6.05 percent decline amidst wage protest within the country Due to ongoing events in Bangladesh, the country’s garment exports witnessed a 6.05 percent decline, totaling $4.78 billion in November 2023, marking a contrast to the upbeat trend seen since the commencement of the fiscal year in July.

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Around the World This setback, occurring during a traditionally busy period for exporters gearing up for the Western festival season, is attributed to the fervent protests staged by garment industry workers advocating for higher minimum wages. The resulting disruption in production has significantly impacted the industry's ability to fulfill orders.

While the overall apparel exports experienced a 1.82 percent year-overyear drop to $22.3 billion in the initial five months of fiscal 2024, the noteworthy resilience displayed in November may hint at a potential rebound in the near future.

Notably, the turbulence extended beyond garments, with home textile exports witnessing a staggering decline to $299.4 million between July and November 2023, marking a substantial 42.27 percent downturn compared to the corresponding months in the previous fiscal year.

As Bangladesh grapples with these challenges, industry stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation, hoping for a swift resolution to the wage disputes that have cast a shadow over the nation's crucial garment sector.

CAMBODIA The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) reports raises concerns for environment and health hazards

materials derived from these global brands.

The motive behind this alarming practice is cost-saving, as the kilns utilize garment waste as a substitute for conventional fuel sources. However, the consequences are severe, with workers experiencing headaches and respiratory problems attributed to the toxic fumes released during the burning process.

The report underscores the health hazards posed by the released smoke, containing toxic substances such as cancer-causing dioxins. Additionally, the pre-consumer waste from the garment industry is laden with hazardous chemicals, including resins, heavy metals, chlorine bleach, ammonia, and formaldehyde, commonly used during dyeing and printing processes.

Among the 19 brands implicated in the LICADHO report are globally recognized names such as Adidas, C&A, Disney, Gap, Lululemon Athletica, Old Navy, Primark, Reebok, Under Armour,

and Walmart's No Boundaries, among others.

EUROPEAN UNION EU Clothing Imports Experience Substantial Decline in Q3 2023 In the third quarter of 2023, the European Union faced a considerable downturn in clothing imports, revealing noteworthy shifts in trade dynamics.

Between July and September, the overall value of clothing imports into the EU plummeted by 18.5 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

Additionally, there was a 17.7 percent drop in import volume.

Clothing imports from Turkey, a key contributor, saw a steep decline of 25.8 percent in volume during the third quarter, largely attributed to the rebound of the lira exchange rate.

A disconcerting report from The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO) has unveiled a troubling practice where pre-consumer fabric waste from 19 prominent global brands is being used to fuel kilns in Cambodian brick factories. Shockingly, some workers have reported falling ill as a result.

Based on investigations involving visits to 21 brick factories in Phnom Penh and Kandal province, coupled with discussions with current and former kiln workers, LICADHO's report sheds light on the burning of pre-consumer garment waste, including fabric, rubber, and other

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Around the World China, despite being the largest source of apparel for the EU, experienced a significant reduction in both volume (17.9 percent) and value (24 percent).

Similarly, Bangladesh, the second-largest supplier, saw a decline of 16 percent in volume and 22 percent in value.

The unit prices of Turkish, Chinese, and Bangladeshi garment imports, measured in Euros, witnessed year-overyear declines of 8.4 percent, 14.4 percent, and 14 percent, respectively.

Despite a decrease in market share, China maintained its position as the leading source of apparel for the EU in the third quarter, with Bangladesh ranking second.

INDIA Textile mills in Andhra Pradesh, India are struggling to survive Expressing deep concern over the dire situation gripping the textile industry in Andhra Pradesh (AP), the AP Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called on the State Government to take urgent measures to support the beleaguered sector.

With six mills already shuttered and several others on the verge of closure, the industry is grappling with financial hardships, struggling to meet obligations and bank installments. Approximately 100 textile mills operate in the state.

Lanka Raghuram Reddy, Honorary Chairman, P. Koti Rao, and other APTMA office-bearers, in a media address, underscored the compounding challenges faced by the industry. Escalating cotton prices, plummeting yarn prices, rising power charges, and post-COVID market imbalances have severely impacted both financial viability and operational stability.

The non-release of sanctioned subsidies, power cuts during peak hours, and recent impositions of electricity duty charges, true-up charges, and FPCCI charges have further compounded the industry's woes.

APTMA emphasized that these challenges jeopardize the livelihoods of over a hundred thousand direct workers and an additional one hundred thousand indirect workers dependent on the textile industry.

The association has urgently demanded the release of Rs. 1500 crore

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related to subsidies and an electricity subsidy concession of Rs. 2/- per unit, as provided in Telangana. Additionally, they called for the exemption of recent electricity duty charges, true-up charges, and FPCCI charges. They also seek government support to promote the adoption of solar and wind power solutions, facilitating the industry's transition to sustainable energy sources.

Indian cotton yarn spinners brace for decade-low profit margin A recent CRISIL Ratings report paints a grim picture for India's cotton yarn spinners, forecasting a significant 250350 basis point decline in operating profitability, reaching a ten-year low of 78 percent. The culprits behind this precipitous drop are manifold: contracting spreads between cotton and cotton yarn, inventory losses, and a sluggish surge in downstream demand.

The main culprit behind this financial downturn is the substantial role of raw cotton, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the total manufacturing cost.

As a result, fluctuations in cotton-yarn spreads have a profound impact on the profit margins of these spinners, CRISIL Ratings said in a press release.

Gautam Shahi, the discerning director of CRISIL Ratings Ltd, observes, “Cotton yarn spreads are anticipated to linger around 75-80 per kg this fiscal, a stark departure from the super-normal levels of 100 per kg witnessed for the majority of the preceding fiscal year.” Shahi attributes this downward spiral to a more pronounced fall in yarn prices compared

to cotton prices, a consequence of a lackluster pickup in domestic demand for readymade garments, particularly in the knitted and denim sectors.

Adding to the complexity is the sharp descent in cotton prices during the initial half of the ongoing fiscal year, normalizing from the exceptionally high levels seen in the preceding fiscal year, resulting in inventory losses for spinners.

Pranav Shandil, the insightful associate director of CRISIL Ratings Ltd, underscores a resilient stance amid the fiscal storm, stating, “Though the credit metrics of cotton yarn spinners will moderate this fiscal with weakened operating performance, it will remain resilient on the back of deleverage balance sheets and modest capex plans.”

JAPAN Japan bans the use of PFHxS chemical within the country and specially in the textiles The Japanese Ministry of the Environment has announced a ban on the production and utilization of PFHxS (perfluorohexane sulfonic acid), a specific type of organic fluorine compound (PFAS), in the textile and garment industry.

Widely employed for its water-repellent properties in textile manufacturing, PFHxS will face stringent regulations, with imports of products incorporating this substance also being prohibited. The forthcoming changes will be implemented through the revision of the Chemical Substances Control Law, aimed at overseeing substances that pose risks to human health.

Around the World Effective February 1, 2024, PFHxS will be designated as a Class 1 Specified Chemical Substance, prompting a comprehensive prohibition on its manufacture, import, and use.

Additionally, starting June 1, 2024, the importation of fabrics, clothing, and rugs treated with water and oil-repellent applications will be strictly prohibited.

This move aligns with a global trend towards tightening regulations surrounding PFAS, with both the United States and the European Union actively pursuing comprehensive regulatory frameworks for these substances.

USA House Committee Releases Comprehensive Report on USChina Economic Strategy The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has unveiled a comprehensive report containing nearly 150 bipartisan policy recommendations. Titled 'Reset, prevent, build: A strategy to win America’s economic competition with the Chinese Communist Party,' the report aims to reshape the economic and technological competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Led by Chairman Mike Gallagher and ranking member Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee stresses the urgent need to reset the existing economic relationship with China, aligning it with the economic and national security interests of the US. The report introduces three key pillars: Reset, Prevent, and Build.

The report advocates for a fundamental reset of the terms governing the US economic relationship with China.

It acknowledges the necessity of realigning the partnership to better serve American interests in both economic and security domains.

A critical aspect of the recommendations focuses on stemming the flow of US capital and technology that contributes to China's military modernization and human rights abuses.

By implementing measures to curtail these elements, the report aims to safeguard American interests.

Emphasizing the importance of collective economic resilience, the report calls for strategic investments in technological leadership. Collaborative efforts with allies are seen as integral to creating a united front against economic challenges posed by China.

Industry associations such as the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) have expressed anticipation and support for the recommendations. AAFA President Steve Lamar looks forward to reviewing the suggestions and collaborating with policymakers for thoughtful implementation.

However, the National Retail Federation (NRF) has raised concerns about certain recommendations that could negatively impact the retail and fashion industry. NRF Vice President Jonathan Gold emphasizes the industry's ongoing efforts to de-risk and diversify supply chains.

Gherzi Textil Organisation partner Robert P. Antoshak sees the committee's announcement as a significant signal of a new stage in the economic Cold War between the US and China. He suggests that the US may have incurred more losses than gains in its trade relations with China.

As the report gains attention, experts and industry leaders stress the importance of balanced and carefully implemented policies.

VIETNAM The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) eyes for $44 Billion Textiles and Garments Exports by 2024 The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) has set an ambitious target of achieving $44 billion in textile and garment exports from Southeast Asian countries by the year 2024. Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of VITAS, unveiled this challenging goal during a press conference.

This announcement comes against the backdrop of a revival in textile and garment exports in the final quarter of the present year. Despite facing challenges earlier in the year, VITAS is optimistic about the sector's resurgence.

The months spanning January to October 2023 witnessed Vietnamese textile and clothing exports reaching $27.67 billion. However, this reflects a 12.9 percent year-over-year decline, indicating the hurdles faced by the industry.

Notably, in October 2023 alone, exports amounted to $2.56 billion, experiencing a 5.04 percent drop compared to the same period the previous year and a marginal 0.06 percent decrease month-on-month.

The export product landscape has undergone significant changes during this period. Certain key export items, including sweatshirts, shorts, and children’s clothing, witnessed a sharp decline. In contrast, there was a notable surge in the export of products such as protective safety workwear, suits, medical clothing, and jean pants.

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Trützschler: Z-Wire Outstanding web forming at high speeds Speed is exciting – but it can be challenging too. In nonwovens production, for example, hydroentangling lines can hit production speeds of up to 300 m/min at the winder. That creates difficulties for carding and web forming.

Now, innovators at Trützschler Card Clothing have created the solution to this high-speed problem. It’s called ZWire…

Every company in every industry is constantly pushing for more efficiency and productivity. For nonwoven textile producers, that means high-speed production lines that achieve excellent quality within a faster timeframe.

Trützschler’ s Z-Wire clothing for worker, stripper and doffer rollers empowers our customers to move forward with their ambitions for speed, efficiency and quality. It has serrated contours to make sure fibers are continuously held in position, even at high production speeds.

The fibers are then released at exactly the right moment to be transferred and

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orientated. This controlled transfer from roll to roll enables uniform web formation, while fiber fly is minimized, the risk of fiber migration is reduced and the operational reliability of the line increases.

These advantages make the Z-Wire the perfect fit for Trützschler Nonwoven´s NCT. The optimized interaction between machine and clothing enables maximum performance from high-speed cards. As a result, the Z-Wire is now successfully established on the market worldwide.

Feedback from our customers Our customer TWE has shared direct feedback about how the Z-Wire performs in real-world production situations. TWE was founded in 1912 and is a proven specialist in innovative nonwovens solutions worldwide. The company processes a wide range of fibers such as viscose, polyester and polypropylene in fineness of 1.7 – 17 dtex. It has an annual fiber

throughput of 1.85 million kilograms.

TWE uses the Trützschler Z-Wire at its site in Emsdetten, Germany.

“We use the ZDAB2 wire for worker and stripper rollers on several plants – and we are completely satisfied,” says TWE Head of Production Andreas Wolbring. “We achieve higher production speeds compared to the standard wires.

The worker rollers, for example, operate at a production speed of 200 m/min.

There is also less contamination because there are no grooves on the sides. Since we started using Z-wires, our production has become much more efficient.”

Corporate News

Microfibre measurement using James Heal GyroWash for fibre fragmentation testing

James Heal recently teamed up with The Microfibre Consortium (TMC) to hold the first public demonstration of a test method for fibre fragmentation from fabric. The event took place during the Textile Exchange Conference, when delegates embarked on a field trip to King’s College, London, where they were shown the TMC Test Method in action, which utilises James Heal’s Gyrowash to assist in measuring microfibres released from simulated domestic laundering.

The TMC Test Method was developed through a collaborative relationship between The University of Leeds, the European Outdoor Group and The Microfibre Consortium, as well as the larger stakeholder network, following many rounds of testing and validation within the industry.

PhD student Alice Hazlehurst, a researcher at The University of Leeds,

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who worked on an award-winning paper ‘Quantification of microfibre release from textiles during domestic laundering’, published in January 2023, demonstrated the TMC Test Method for delegates who were keen to learn more about fibre fragmentation testing and measurement.

Fibre fragmentation refers to the process where small quantities of fibres, often referred to as microfibres, are lost from textiles at various stages of a product's lifecycle. Estimates suggest that

between 6,490 tonnes to 87,165 tonnes of tiny fibres from natural and man-made textile sources, such as cotton and polyester, are released from UK domestic washing machines into the environment each year.

These microfibres enter the environment through a number of pathways, such as through wastewater, soil and air.Microfibres have a persistent nature and whilst their impacts are not yet fully understood, evidence is growing.

Corporate News Due to their shape and/or added chemicals, fibre fragments can cause harm when ingested by organisms, and have been found in humans. Academics from the IMPACT+ Network shared with delegates how the environmental impact of microfibres go under the radar as they are not currently considered in any life cycle assessments.

Created originally for testing colour fastness in laundering fabrics and leather, the James Heal GyroWash was used in controlled laboratory testing throughout the research that led to the final TMC Test Method. This instrument is used in textile testing laboratories worldwide.

In attendance at the event, James Heal technical textiles specialist Helen Warburton commented, “As a company focused on innovation, we are delighted that a James Heal instrument, in this case the GyroWash, continues to be used in this groundbreaking research.

We hope it will make a difference in helping the textile industry to recognise and reduce their impact on

environmental pollution through relevant testing.”

Dr Kelly Sheridan (pictured centre below), research director of The Microfibre Consortium added, “It is fantastic to see so many delegates of Textile Exchange Conference 2023

actively engaged in the topic of fibre fragmentation. The Microfibre Consortium bridge the gap between academia and the industry. It is only through such science-led, industry aligned action that together we will be able to combat microfibre pollution to the environment.”

Vortex M6 and M6D Comply with (FR) 16 CFR 1610 Flammability Testing The Vortex M6 and M6D from SDL Atlas continue toexpand as the instruments of record in internationalstandards. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has updated (FR) 16 CFR 1610 for thefl ammability of textile clothing to now reference AATCCLP-1. The Vortex M6 and M6D were designed to preciselymeet the specifi c sections of LP-1 listed by the CPSC forsample test preparation. The Vortex products areoff ering users the greatest fl exibility to meet a widevariety of standards around the world.

The Vortex M6 and Vortex M6D are the only commercial grade washing and drying instrumentsengineered specifi cally for laboratory use for meeting global testing standards. The Vortex M6provides programable precision via a user friendly, multi-language (English, Spanish and Chinese)full color touch screen controller that can manage custom cycles with duration up to 100 hours.Both can be

calibrated to ISO 17025 requirements and adjusted back into compliance easily byqualifi ed personnel.

Committed to providing customers confi dence in standard based testing, SDL Atlas has offi ces andexperts in the United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China, plus agents serving over 100countries, SDL Atlas is ready to support its customers with instruments, consumables, and servicesanywhere in the world.

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Groz-Beckert develops innovative new products together with Mayer & Cie.

Together with the German circular knitting machine builder Mayer & Cie., Groz-Beckert has developed the optimized Relanit sinker SNK F over the past years. Independently of this, the development of the new LCmax™ energy-saving needles took place. The focus of both developments is on efficiency, energy savings and increased process reliability.

Groz-Beckert offers interested machine builders different cooperation options to jointly develop new products or optimize existing ones. The GrozBeckert Technology and Development Center (TEZ) provides the appropriate framework for so-called co-development projects. At the ITMA in Milan in June 2023, Groz-Beckert presented some of the successful cooperations under the motto "Innovation through cooperation".

Among them were two new developments realized with Mayer & Cie. Groz-Beckert presented the two new products for the first time in Asia at ITMA Asia in November 2023.

Optimized Relanit sinker SNK F At the end of 2018, circular knitting machine manufacturer Mayer & Cie. approached Groz-Beckert with a request to jointly develop an improved and more

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efficient sinker for selected machines of their Relanit family that would run more smoothly and reliably in the needle tricks.

The innovative sinker has an integral spring with a spring force that is adapted to the sinker thickness. Field tests were consistently successful and confirmed the functionality and advantages of the new sinker.

Thanks to their unique, adapted spring, the newly developed SNK F Relanit sinkers are securely guided while they are running through the cam track, resulting in a quieter operation. This increases process reliability and ensures an improved loop structure. In addition, wear on the swivel butts of the sinkers is reduced. This increases service life and makes the process more sustainable and cost-efficient.

Higher energy efficiency thanks to LCmax™ The second recent cooperation with Mayer & Cie. was initiated by GrozBeckert. With its products, Groz-Beckert strives to provide textile producers with the best possible support in meeting the constantly growing demands for sustainable production. Accordingly, the topic of sustainability has always been a focus of new and further developments at Groz-Beckert.

The objective was to develop a costeffective energy-saving needle. After considering various variants, the common choice of Mayer & Cie. and Groz-Beckert was the LCmax™ knitting machine needle with innovative, wave-shaped shank geometry. The first prototypes were extensively tested on laboratory machines at Groz-Beckert's TEZ. The trials confirmed the advantages of the new technology.

The innovative, wave-shaped shank of the LCmax™ needle ensures a smaller contact area of the needle in the needle trick. This results in less friction, which reduces machine temperature and enables energy savings of up to 20 percent compared to a standard needle.

This saves costs and at the same time allows operation of the machine at the maximum possible speed.

In both projects, the cooperation between Mayer & Cie. and Groz-Beckert went far beyond mere product development. In addition to Applications Engineering and Construction, the companies' Sales and Purchasing departments were also involved in a close exchange. The cooperation at all levels was characterized by openness, constructiveness, partnership and goal orientation, and led to successful results from which the customers of both companies can now benefit.

Dyes and Chemical

Archroma inspires sportswear designers of the future at the ISPO Academy MasterClass Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is again partnering with ISPO Academy to inspire promising young design talents in a four-day Masterclass held alongside ISPO Munich 2023 to explore this year’s theme, “CIRCULARITY – Create | Adapt | Revive.”

ISPO Munich is the world’s leading trade fair for the sports industry. It is expecting to welcome more than 50,000 visitors and over 2,000 exhibitors to the Trade Fair Center Messe München from 28-30 November.

Conceived as a bridge between education and industry, the ISPO Academy Masterclass gathers top students from the world’s leading design and fashion schools to collaborate on bold new sportswear concepts. The aim is to encourage multidisciplinary thinking and future-oriented approaches. The one-of-a-kind event includes support from industry innovators, including Archroma’s Color Management business, and culminates in a public presentation in which the Masterclass participants present the workshop results to the ISPO audience on November 29.

“Since launching the Masterclass in 2016, we have always sought to inspire international design students to Create Another Tomorrow,” Nora Kuehner, Founder and Chair of the ISPO Academy Master Class, explained. “This year, we are asking them to Create, Adapt and Revive, venturing beyond boundaries to explore new paths to meaningful product design. We are pleased to again have the support of Archroma in hosting this important event.”

Sponsoring the Masterclass for the fifth time, Archroma will equip the teams with The Color Atlas by Archroma® to enable them to use the industry’s largest

library of 5,760 colors for cotton and polyester fibers to develop their concepts in compliance with leading international eco-standards. The Color Atlas will help the students to both explore new perspectives at the design stage and prepare their presentations with colors that accurately communicate their vision.

“Archroma has unique perspectives on color and sustainability that we are excited to be able to share with talented young designers developing futureforward fashion,” Chris Hipps, Global Director, Archroma Color Management, said. “As color problem-solvers, we are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and we hope we can inspire the Masterclass students to embrace creative freedom and shine.”

The Color Atlas by Archroma® empowers fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration and the ability to quickly and reliably execute their design intent in production with products that meet their desired sustainability profile. It is available as a multi-volume book set, as well as a mobile-friendly online platform that integrates smoothly with popular design software and manufacturing systems. The online version of The Color Atlas by Archroma® recently won the inaugural Business Expansion – Digital Platform award at the Just Style 2023 Excellence Awards.

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Features

Rieter Card C 81: Maximum Use of Carding Area Enabled by Artificial Intelligence With high production rates and excellent sliver quality, the new card C 81 gives spinning mills a strong position in the market. Intelligent sensors make this possible. They set the carding gap to the ideal size and monitor the trash level in real time The high-performance card C 81 is a major innovation in carding technology and offers new, intelligent functions in addition to maximum productivity and minimum energy consumption. State-ofthe-art sensor technology controls the carding gap (Fig. 1) and monitors the quality of the raw material before and after the carding process. This increases quality and production compared to the previous model C 80.

10% higher productivity thanks to Carding Gap Control The carding gap is what determines the carding quality. The more precisely the gap can be adjusted, the better the reduction of neps and the associated yarn quality. The C 81’s outstanding innovation is that it can inspect the carding gap without contact. Carding Gap Control regulates the carding gap – the distance between the flat and the cylinder – accurately to a few hundredths of a millimeter.

On each of the 116 flats in use, the system detects the distance between the

Fig. 1: Automatic adjustment of the carding gap

needle tips and the cylinder clothing and monitors this without contact. Intelligent software calculates the ideal carding gap by factoring in further important influencing variables, such as the machine temperature. The electronic, centrally adjustable flat setting constantly keeps this gap in the ideal range.

Comparisons with and without the regulated carding gap have shown an increase in production of up to 10% while maintaining the same quality level.

This produces a card sliver quality that is up to 10% better at the same production speed, which means fewer thin places, thick places, and neps. Carding Gap Control also has the advantages of higher machine availability and consistent quality, depending on the individually defined limit values. The Rieter card C 80 can be easily retrofitted with this new function.

Fig. 2: Trash Level Monitor at the sliver coiling section of the card

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Artificial intelligence improves raw material yield Another innovation of the C 81 is Trash Level Monitor, which continuously monitors the contaminant content of the fiber tufts in the card inlet and the card sliver produced. This is important for customers who process natural fibers, such as cotton. The heart of this function is optical image processing with a new neural network developed by Rieter.

Sensors in the card infeed and at the sliver coiling section deliver the data for this (Fig. 2).

Trash Level Monitor makes yarn quality predictable within a defined range. Artificial intelligence is used to determine whether the impurities in the card infeed and in the Trade Press Article Rieter Trade Press Article: Card C 81, September 2023 Page 2/2 produced card sliver lie within the defined limit value.

This makes it possible to take measures to make sure that the raw material is used ideally, even at this early stage of the process. Trash Level Monitor is also available in a modular version and can be retrofitted into existing Rieter carding systems.

From Farms to Fashion – Brands and Retailers Experience Trust Protocol Sustainability Efforts First-hand While photos and articles can convey information, nothing compares to stepping off a tour bus and being surrounded by cotton fields. The sight of the natural crop is truly captivating and hearing directly from growers helps take the experience to the next level.

The Trust Protocol’s annual Farm Tour provides an immersive experience for global brands and retailers. From regenerative practices like no-till and cover crops to precision agriculture technologies, attendees witnessed firsthand how growers are committed to sustainability.

Protocol grower Sledge Taylor of Mississippi sees his farm as his canvas. He shared with attendees how feedback from the Trust Protocol allows him to constantly improve his sustainability practices and explained how the practices he uses not only protect but also further build his soils. For example, by implementing no-till practices, the residue from the previous year’s crop stay on his land and act like a shield. For Sledge, over

the last five years, 95% of the acres he’s planted have been without tillage. And virtually 12 months out of the year he has something green and growing on his soils—which includes cover crops in addition to a seasonal row crop like cotton.

potentially too late to adjust. Participants

Attendees also visited Bob Walker’s farm in Tennessee to learn more about precision agriculture technologies, which aid his on-farm efforts to be more sustainable. He shared how they use a variety of technologies to monitor their soils and perform tissue testing, which is a diagnostic tool that further helps with monitoring and managing soil fertility.

Bob also shared how they receive weekly satellite imagery allowing them to see specific areas in their fields that may need attention. He explained how satellite imagery provides color-coded maps that allow them to detect potential soil nutrient deficiencies, pest issues, or diseases that may be impacting their crop. This also allows them to address issues on a timely basis—instead of being surprised during harvest when it is

the growers. Attendees also heard from

also saw a cotton picker in action, which demonstrated the important role that advanced technology plays in sustainable cotton for efficiency and productivity.

But it’s not just about the fields and sustainability experts to gain insights into best practices adopted across the Cotton Belt. They further witnessed the journey of cotton from harvest to warehouse and saw the renowned work conducted at the USDA cotton classing office.

The impact of the Farm Tour is clear: “Seeing cotton growers proudly embrace data and modern tools to drive verifiable regenerative practices to ensure their farm is better for the next generation is a lesson everyone should learn from.”

Guests attending the tour ranged from director of sustainability to materials director, lead materials developer for global apparel, and senior manager of fabric and sustainability. 

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FabricMaster – fast, versatile, and economic jet dyeing machine

Modern solutions for efficiency and sustainability Latest wet processing technology from Benninger Benninger is continuing to expand its world-leading offer to the textile wet processing sector, with recent innovations in fabric dyeing and singeing technology.

fabrics with unmatched low water consumption levels. Furthermore, it ensures dramatically shorter process times and an excellent first-time-right rate. The robust and reliable system with its

Benninger specializes in machinery and solutions for both continuous and discontinuous wet finishing of woven, knitted and technical textiles. Its heritage of 160 years is the foundation for ongoing progress, with today’s systems embracing sustainable production towards zero environmental impact for its global customer base.

Pioneering FabricMaster A game-changing solution in Benninger’s portfolio for discontinuous dyeing is the new FabricMaster, proven in practice to be the fastest, most versatile, and economic jet dyeing machine in the industry. It produces a wide range of

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SingeRay – the first choice to upgrade fabrics

harmonic versatility ensures that customers can process today's and tomorrow’s fabrics and blends.

Benninger’s experience means it fully understands the challenges of the wet

Features finishing industry, as reflected in its development priorities for new machinery. Key factors are minimal consumption of water, steam, chemicals and dyestuff, to ensure right-first-time results with lowest waste.

Specifically, the company’s discontinuous dyeing technology has precise control of processes and chemical distribution (DDS, CDS, PDSD), setting new standards for shortened process times, and accuracy in maintaining the required batch sizes, weight and liquor ratio. The carbon footprint of the FabricMaster is designed to be the future industry benchmark for sustainability.

Foundation for uniform quality The latest Benninger fabric singeing machine, known as the SingeRay, lays the foundation for uniform quality to produce a perfectly dyed and finished fabric. The high-performance burner ensures a flame with high energy density over the complete width, for incomparable singeing effects. Its unique flame width setting allows finishers to work with even smaller fabric widths economically, saving energy. Thanks to the super-smart burner design, which also prevents deformation due to its 2x2 cooling system, it ensures longevity. The SingeRay is made in Germany and certified by the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW) to the highest safety standards.

DyePad – CPB Knit

For knitted fabric processing, Benninger’s Knitline solutions are installed at more than 120 mills of major producers worldwide, demonstrating great standards of performance with highest quality results in demineralization and bleaching. Recent technical enhancements have made a significant contribution to reducing operating costs for users.

Road to zero The full range of Benninger technology includes well-established

solutions for all aspects of open-width wet processing, as well as discontinuous fabric dyeing, underlining its position as a systems supplier in the forefront of the industry.

The duty of environmental responsibility in that role is one that the company fully acknowledges: “Benninger solutions always focus on resource efficiency, so textile finishing plants with Benninger machines installed can be assured of particularly low resource consumption and highest productivity,” says Schoeler. 

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The LYCRA Company launches new LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber Sustainable fiber adds highly desirable performance benefits to knits

The LYCRA Company has launched a new sustainable solution for athleisure, activewear and swimwear.

LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber optimizes the comfort and performance of knits.

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative and sustainable fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today the launch of new LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber for knits.

LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber helps set the stage for circularity, a key priority for The LYCRA Company. In controlled tests under specific conditions, this fiber was recycled back into new polyester fibers, thereby demonstrating the technical feasibility of this process.*

The company’s latest EcoMade offering is a unique bicomponent fiber engineered to optimize the performance and comfort of knits. It delivers a durable soft hand-feel, low shrinkage and high uniformity to fabrics. LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber is made from 60% recycled PET and 14.4% from bio-derived resources and is GRS certified.

“We developed LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber to deliver in-demand performance benefits and an enhanced soft hand to the knit fabric category,” said Steve Stewart, Chief Brand and Innovation Officer at The LYCRA Company. “This innovation also meets customer and consumer expectations for more sustainable solutions since it is made with recycled and bio-derived materials.”

The fiber includes two different polyester polymers, which together create a helical crimp, providing permanent stretch and recovery properties, as well as breathability, cooling comfort and chlorine resistance to fabrics.

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LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber will be advertised to the trade. The “It’s Time for Better” campaign aims to disrupt the activewear, athleisure and swimwear categories with the message that

consumers and the planet deserve better—better-functioning garments offering reduced environmental impact.

Fabrics and garments powered by LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber are eligible for LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ or COOLMAX® EcoMade brand hangtags if they meet specific brand quality standards. Both brands enjoy high levels of consumer brand awareness worldwide.

To learn more about LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber for knits, visit lycra.com. *LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber is compatible with established polyester chemical recycling processes. In multiple tests, LYCRA® FiT400™ fiber components were blended with standard polyester components and recycled back into new polyester fibers with comparable performance as standard recycled polyester fibers.

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Santex Rimar Group: The compacting revolution Compas: maximum effect, minimum environmental footprint

Compas – the compacting revolution

Sustainable compacting with Compas is the environmentally-friendly route to controlled shrinkage. Sperotto Rimar’s revolutionary compacting technology brings unmatched results without adding chemicals.

Finishers are amazed by the natural stretch effect on the fabric warp achievable on 100% wool worsted fabrics and end-users appreciate the silky and smooth touch which has become a recognized feature of Compas.

Compas is an open-width compacting and finishing machine for knitted and woven fabrics, which uses a unique compacting concept. This is based on a belt with specific elasticity characteristics, which enhances the fabric compacting process.

Compas is compact

Revolutionary and effective The belt is set to a control level of pre-tension and the fabric contacts the belt at the point when it is at its maximum tension. When the tension is released and the belt returns to its original position, the fabric follows, so that it is compacted lengthwise.

This compacting revolution guarantees optimum compacting capability for both knitted and woven fabrics. Outstanding residual shrinkage values are achieved with all fabric types, including extremely difficult ones such as 100% viscose knitted and woven articles.

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The design of the Compas system enables easy handling of all machine operations – especially the tension control applied to the fabrics, which is critical in compacting processes.

During operation, fabrics are warm and somewhat humid and are subject to lengthwise tensions which can severely impact the results. The Compas configuration ensures very short distances between machine elements. Even the pin tenter controlling the fabric width is integrated into the main body of the machine. This minimizes the distance between the point where the fabric leaves the pins and the compacting section, where the lengthwise shrinkage is actually imparted.

The compactness of the machine also limits energy consumption, unlike systems comprised of several separate units where

both energy and steam requirements are increased dramatically.

Innovations with an ‘eco-attitude’ The Compas pin tenter has a Vshaped steaming unit which follows the fabric so that steam is applied only where fabric is running. That means the steam is exploited to maximum effect, without wasting energy.

Sperotto Rimar developments are designed to express the company’s stated ‘eco-attitude’. The sophisticated technology of Compas embodies this policy, by empowering more sustainable finishing with a closed-loop cooling circuit to save precious water. Indirect rubber belt cooling enables recycling with totally unpolluted water. This contrasts with conventional compacting machines using standard rubber belt technology, which can consume up to 4 cubic meters of water per hour.

Another plus comes from the fact that water is not sprayed directly onto the compacting belt, avoiding water absorption by fabric being processed. This responsible use of water further underlines the eco-attitude.

Heimtextil 2024: Paving the way for the future of interior textiles and design Anticipation is mounting for the muchanticipated Heimtextil event in January 2024, poised to be an exceptional showcase of interior textiles, design, and trends. Recognized as the industry's premier global event, Heimtextil sets the stage for the upcoming season, fostering innovation, inspiration, and international collaboration. Boasting 2,400 exhibitors from 59 countries and expecting 44,000 visitors from 129 nations, Heimtextil 2024 promises to be a truly global affair. The top 10 visitor countries, including Italy, Turkiye, USA, UK, Pakistan, France, Spain, Netherlands, India, and Greece, underscore its worldwide appeal.

Heimtextil 2024 will present a diverse range of product groups contributing to the dynamic landscape of interior design.

From the Asian Selection and Asian Excellence showcasing home textile products from Asia to Beautiful Living highlighting lifestyle products and Carpets and Rugs presenting handcrafted

textiles, the exhibition promises a comprehensive exploration of the latest trends and innovations.

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals, Heimtextil is committed to sustainable business practices. As part of the Messe Frankfurt Texpertise Network, the event is dedicated to advancing innovation within the textile and fashion sector to achieve the UN's 17 Goals for Sustainable Development by 2030.

Preview of Themes and Events Heimtextil Trends 24/25 - "New Sensitivity" In Hall 3.0, Heimtextil Trends 24/25 will mark a paradigm shift, moving away from trends as the driver towards transformation as the driving force. The "Trend Space" is expected to showcase relevant color, theme, and style worlds, along with interactive presentations on AI and AR, providing a glimpse into the future of interior design.

Carpets & Rugs Heimtextil 2024 expands its portfolio with the new Carpets & Rugs product segment in Hall 5.1, featuring fitted, handmade, and custom-made carpets, machine-made woven carpets, mats, dirtabsorbing carpets, rugs, and runners.

With over 90 exhibitors, including firsttime participants from Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Egypt, Greece, India, Italy, and Turkey, Carpets & Rugs is aimed at international wholesalers, furniture and home furnishing stores, consumer markets, DIY and home improvement stores, specialist retailers, and garden centers.

Asian Excellence & Asian Selection "Asian Excellence" and "Asian Selection" have a strong presence in Heimtextil 2024, with quality meeting private label excellence. China/Hong Kong, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh lead the exhibitor nations in these

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Heimtextil 2024 segments, featuring key players like D Decor, G. M. Fabrics, and Adamjee Textile Mills.

Future Materials Curated by design futures consultancy FranklinTill in Hall 3.0, Future Materials will showcase cutting-edge textiles and materials, illustrating the principles of regenerative design. This global showcase will feature textiles made from innovative materials like mycelium and banana fibers, offering a preview of the industry's commitment to sustainability.

Econogy Hub Hall 12.0 will host the Econogy Hub, bringing together seal providers, certifiers, and companies committed to holistic sustainability. Industry experts and NGOs will share insights, best practices, and challenges related to sustainability in the retail and contract business.

Interior.Architecture.Hospitality In Hall 4.0, Interior.Architecture.

Hospitality will offer a wealth of products and information for the contract business.

High-caliber talks, tours, and a curated library will showcase innovative functional textiles focusing on flameretardancy, sound absorption, and other essential properties.

Talks and Tours Heimtextil 2024 promises an exciting lineup of talks, tours, and showcases, providing a glimpse into industry trends, market directions, and new sales opportunities. The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality LIVE TALKS by Architonic will feature

international design luminaries discussing current topics in the industry.

Sleep & More In Hall 11.0, Sleep & More will explore the secrets of a good night's sleep, presenting textile furnishing solutions, sustainable materials, and bed furnishings that contribute to quality sleep in both residential and hospitality settings.

Creative Hub: Wall Decoration and Textile Design Back in Hall 3, Heimtextil offers the largest and most international range of wallpaper manufacturers, forming a hub for textile creativity with renowned exhibitors such as A.S. Création, ICH, and Komar Products.

Bedding on the Rise The "Smart Bedding" product area in Hall 11.0 will host top brands and companies, exploring the latest in bedding designs and providing valuable

knowledge content for the bedding trade through the Heimtextil Conference "Sleep & More."

Decorative & Furniture Fabrics with Over 300 Weavers The "Decorative & Furniture Fabrics" segment in Heimtextil will showcase the largest range of the world's upholstery fabric suppliers and weavers on three hall levels, featuring renowned suppliers such as Francisco Jover, Gebr. Munzert, and Global Textile Alliance.

Fibres & Yarns on a Larger Scale Following its successful launch in 2023, the "Fibres & Yarns" area for decorative and upholstery fabrics is returning to Hall 4.0, presenting a bundled offering with companies such as Antex, Indorama Ventures Fibers Germany, Korteks, and Reliance.

Insights The global carpet industry is converging towards Frankfurt, evident in the fully booked Carpets & Rugs hall with high growth in suppliers of machinewoven carpets. Sustainability is a driving force in the carpet industry, with companies investing in concepts and aligning with the UN's SDGs. As the industry eagerly awaits Heimtextil 2024, the stage is set for an immersive experience that will define the future of interior textiles and design. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and global collaboration, Heimtextil 2024 is poised to be a groundbreaking event shaping the trajectory of the industry for years to come."

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Heimtextil 2024

More than 2,600 global exhibitors to present at upcoming Heimtextil 2024 Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies, Messe Frankfurt shares his thoughts

Strong registration figures provide tailwind for Heimtextil 2024 – more than 2,600 exhibitors have already announced their participation in the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles from January 9 to 12, 2024.

Strong registration figures provide tailwind for Heimtextil 2024 – more than 2,600 exhibitors have already announced their participation in the world’s leading trade fair for home and contract textiles from January 9 to 12, 2024.

"The demand already exceeds the number of exhibitors at the previous event. We are very pleased with the positive response across all product

segments – both globally and nationally.

In 2024, we will be expanding our range further, especially for the contract business as well as fibers and yarns for home and household textiles," says Olaf Schmidt, Vice President Textiles & Textile Technologies at Messe Frankfurt."Heimtextil provides a bundled and therefore efficient market overview of all global trends in the home and contract textiles industry on a central platform over four days. In 2024, we are pleased to be able to intensify this experience with the launch of the new Carpets & Rugs product segment and an increased number of exhibitors," he further added.

From works of double interpretation to modular tufted carpets and the exploration of textiles as a potential memory: Each year students from design universities around the world have the chance to submit their latest and most unusual designs and have their concepts evaluated by a selected expert jury based on a set of criteria.

"As trade fair organizer, it is important for us to invest in knowledge transfer. Because creativity must be thought of holistically. The industry needs young and unconventional approaches, which we want to promote and develop with our University Contest format," added Olaf Schmidt..

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Heimtextil 2024: Textile innovations for new challenges in architecture, interior design and hospitality Between New Work, Healing Hospital, Outdoor Spaces and Sustainability: What are the key challenges in contract design and what do future-proof textile solutions look like? Heimtextil will provide answers to these questions from 9 to 12 January 2024 with its Interior.Architecture.Hospitality programme. The proven format will now be even more extensive and international. In addition to the numerous high-profile TALKS & TOURS, the LIBRARY is one of the central tools for experts from the fields of architecture, interior design and hospitality.

2024, the curated Interior.Architecture.

Hospitality LIBRARY presents innovative functional textiles from selected exhibitors, including Edmund Bell, Futura Leathers, Marburger Tapetenfabrik, Proneem, Textaafoam or Vanelli Tekstil.

The material library focuses on the following properties: flame-retardant, sound-absorbing, lightfast, antimicrobial, dirt-repellent and scrub-resistant. A large number of companies presented their products to the renowned expert jury,

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which includes Gerhard Sperling (German Home Textile Industry association), Jasmin Grego (GREGO Jasmin Grego & Stephanie Kühnle Architektur) and Felix Diener (Marburger Tapetenfabrik).

Function meets innovation meets design: the jury members agreed on the remarkably high quality of the submissions: “As the challenges in architecture increase, so do the demands on textile solutions. This makes it all the more important to me that the innovations from Heimtextil exhibitors continue to inspire me”, reports Jasmin Grego from the jury meeting, which took place in Frankfurt am Main at the end of November 2023. Her jury colleague Gerhard Sperling adds: “The technological developments of functional textiles have taken on an impressive dynamic in recent years, which the submissions for the Interior.Architecture.Hospitality LIBRARY 2024 have once again confirmed. It was not easy for us to make a selection, but in the end, we were able to present a result that really reflects the new state of the art for functional textiles.” Felix Diener

emphasises the special added value of the LIBRARY for Heimtextil visitors: “I generally welcome the fact that this material library is also available online.

But in order to be able to judge the design quality, especially in terms of haptics, structures or designs, it is essential to experience textiles live. The LIBRARY is also irreplaceable for this.”

On the boulevard in hall 4.0, the curated material library presents pioneering functional textiles for the contract business. In the LIBRARY TOURS, the three jury members will personally guide through their selection.

Knowledge formats reflect the future The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality formats at Heimtextil focus explicitly on the special needs of the contract sector.

“We are observing two strong trends that are leading to an increased need for information and networking in the contract sector: On the one hand, the requirements for the design of hotels, public buildings, care facilities, restaurants or offices are increasing in terms of sustainability and legal requirements are

Heimtextil 2024 also playing an increasing role in the selection of suitable textiles. On the other hand, modern textiles are becoming more and more efficient and are therefore also taking on new key functions such as sound insulation, fire protection and hygiene. Both developments are reflected in our Interior.Architecture.Hospitality programme”, says Bettina Bär, Show Director Heimtextil. The programme includes customised knowledge and networking formats, for which Messe Frankfurt has been able to attract numerous renowned thought leaders. In 2024, the programme will be expanded and become even more international. The focus topics “Health & Care”, “Outdoor”, “Sustainability & Climate” and “New Work” will be the common thread running through all days.

The detailed Interior.Architecture.

Hospitality programme is currently available in the event calendar.

Interior.Architecture.Hospitality FINDER A total of over 2,600 global exhibitors will be presenting their innovations at Heimtextil, including numerous companies with special products for the contract business, which can be found quickly and easily via the Interior.Architecture.Hospitality FINDER. Among the exhibitors listed are wellknown companies such as Bedding House (Netherlands), Elastron (Portugal), Lameirinho (Portugal), mah-ATN (Germany), Martinelli Ginetto (Italy) and Mundotextil Industrias Texteis (Portugal).

In addition, many new exhibitors have also announced their participation, including Infloor-Girloon (Germany), Klassik Lamitex (India), Manifattura Tessile Calusiese (Italy) and MP (Italy).

The Interior.Architecture.Hospitality LIBRARY jury members Gerhard Sperling, Jasmin Grego and Felix Diener at Heimtextil 2023

Interior.Architecture.Hospitality TALKS and TOURS and TOURS

Interior.Architecture.Hospitality LIVE TALKS by Architonic

Together with renowned partners, Heimtextil presents high-quality lectures and themed tours. Among them are AIT dialog and AHGZ / hoteldesign, the bdia and world architects. Various TALKS & TOURS and TOURS will take place on all four days of the fair. For example, Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk from JOIDesign will be reporting on the topic of “HOSPITALITY Design Trends – Revival of materiality in the contract sector” and guiding visitors to selected exhibitors.

Yordanka Rotta from Aboutlama Interior Architects will guide visitors through Heimtextil on the subject of “Tradition – Innovation – Future”. Or Dr Regina Dahmen-Ingenhoven will explain how she uses textile solutions for ephemeral spaces, wellbeing and sustainability. The programme will be offered in German and/or English. For the first time, there will also be a TOUR in Italian. The entire programme is available in the Heimtextil event calendar.

On the Thursday of the trade fair, 11 January, Architonic editor-in-chief Simon Keane-Cowell will be inviting the stars of the international design scene to talk about current topics in the industry. In 2024, he welcomes Carole Baijings (industrial designer), Werner Aisslinger (Studio Aisslinger) and Felix Diener (Marburger Tapetenfabrik).

Heimtextil Conference “Sleep & More” – hall 11.0 At the Heimtextil Conference “Sleep & More”, renowned international sleep experts will provide insights and best practices. There will also be relevant offers for visitors from the contract sector.

They will find up-to-date knowledge and inspiration ranging from bedroom design and the hotel needs of Gen Z to the use of artificial intelligence in professional sleep analysis. For example, Julia von Klitzing from Hotelkompetenzzentrum will report on the hotel of the future. The programme can be viewed online in the Heimtextil event calendar.

Further highlights at Heimtextil From the future-oriented Heimtextil Trends 24/25 to the megatrend of sustainability and the associated Econogy programme: In addition to the specialised Interior.Architecture.Hospitality programme and the Heimtextil Conference ‘Sleep & More’, trade visitors will find a wide range of informative and inspiring offers at Heimtextil 2024 that will help them to advance their business.

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Heimtextil 2024

Exhibitors from Pakistan at Heimtextil 2024 Exhibitor Name A. E. Fabrics (Pvt.) Ltd. A. Essak & Sons Home Textiles A.B. Exports Pvt. Ltd. A.I TEXTILES A.N. TEXTILES A.r. Textile A.R.M Textile Abdul Ahad Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Abdur Rahman Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd. Adamjee Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Adnan Apparel Afroze Textile Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Ahmad Weaving Ahmed Fine Textile Mills Limited AJ Associates Aksa Tex Style Industries Al Barka Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd. Al Ghani Terry Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Al Ghousia Industries Al Hadi Textile (Pvt.) Ltd. Al Haseeb Textiles Al Karam Towel Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Al Quresh Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd. Al Raheem Textile Al Rehman Cloth Export (Pvt) Ltd Alfalah Textiles Ali Textiles Ali Textiles Multan AL-Karam Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Al-Rahim Textile Industries Ltd. Al-Rehman Global Tex (Pvt.) Ltd. Anwartex Industries Pvt. Ltd. Arabian Textile Mills Arham Enterprises Arshad Corporation (Pvt) Ltd. Arzoo Textile Mills Limited Asacotex Asad Enterprises As'habi Textile Mills Ashar International (Pvt) Ltd. Ashraf Textile Industries Asiatex Corporation Aspen Textile (Pvt.) Ltd. Awaisia Fabrics Ayoob Textiles Mills Ltd. Azam Textiles B.A Textile Bharara Exports Bilaltex Bismillah Textiles Ltd. Canariatex Private Limited Chaudhary Ijaz Ahmad And Sons Chaudhry Fabrics Chawala Enterprises Chenab Limited Classique Textile (Pvt.) Ltd. Colony Textile Mills Limited Continental Home Textiles (Pvt) Ltd. Continental Towels (Pvt) Limited Cotton Empire (Private) Limited Dalal Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Danial Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd Dawood Exports (Pvt) Ltd. Decent Textiles

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Exhibitor Name

Location

10.3, F31 10.1, C58 10.3, C49 10.1, D51 10.3, F36 10.0, C29 10.3, F61 10.3, F22 10.1, C77 10.3, A41 10.3, F14 10.2, C21 10.0, B18 10.4, A41 10.0, D24 10.3, E35 10.1, A21 10.0, B60C 10.0, D23 10.3, B39 10.4, A66 10.1, B40 10.1, D57 10.3, E44 10.0, D40 10.0, D10 10.0, C29 10.3, F41 10.2, A51 10.2, C35 10.4, B69 10.1, E24 10.0, C29 10.3, E29 10.2, C93 10.1, B33 10.1, C63 10.3, F40 10.2, B35 10.1, C10 10.3, D41 10.4, C68 10.0, B61A 10.4, A78 10.3, E50 10.1, E25 10.3, F54 10.4, A56 10.3, E46 10.1, B20 10.1, E44 10.3, D31 10.0, C29 10.0, A61D 10.4, A45 10.3, E23 10.4, C64 10.1, D65 10.3, F17 10.3, B63 10.1, A17 10.3, D31 10.0, C24 10.1, C40

Delin Tex Dhedhi Brothers Diamond Export Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. Diamond Terry DIN Textile Mills Ltd. Ellahi Fabrics Esmail Towels & Textiles Esquire Garments ESS ARR Exports (Pvt.) Ltd Essatex Industries Eurotex F.B Industries Fairdeal Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Faisal Fabrics Ltd. Faisal Mustafa Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Faisal Spinning Mills Ltd. Famous Textile Industries Fashion Art International Fashion Knit Industries Fatima Towel Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Fatima Weaving Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Fazal Sardar Textile Mills Feroze1888 Mills Limited Fine Towels Friends Cotton Products Gadoon Textile Mills Limited Ganitex International General Textile Corporation Genius Textiles Network Ghazali Textile Industries GPS Pakistan (Global Product Solutions) Grace Knitwear (Pvt) Limited Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Ltd. H.A.R. Textile Mills (Pvt) Limited Haji Rafiduddin Waliuddin Hammad Textile Hamza Textile Hamza Weaving Factory Haroon Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd. Haroon Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd. Hasham Towel Hassan Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd Hassan Textiles HBR Textiles Home Fusion Homecare Textiles Hometex Corporation Housetex Industries Hudabia Textile Huqas Apparel Hussain Home Textile Hussain Textiles Ideal Fashion Industries Ihsan Cotton Products (Pvt.) Ltd. Iman Home Textiles (pvt.) Ltd. Imperial Towel Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Indus Home Limited International Textile Limited Ismail Fabrics Ismail Textile Mills (Pvt) Limited J. K. Group of Companies J. Sons Industries Jamal Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd. Kam International

10.3, E22 10.0, D35 10.3, E45 10.0, C29 10.4, D81 10.0, C29 10.3, F56 10.3, D31 10.3, F41 10.1, E20 10.3, F69 10.3, E41 10.0, C29 10.3, C41 10.0, C20 10.2, C91 10.3, D31 10.2, C30 10.1, A51 10.0, D23 10.2, C31 10.0, C23 10.2, A70 10.0, D23 10.1, E27 10.3, F50 10.3, E49 10.1, B79 10.3, F59 10.3, C25 10.1, D53 10.1, A76 10.2, A41 10.0, B60A 10.0, A61C 10.0, D24 10.1, E08 10.4, D71 10.0, A22 10.1, A85 10.1, C23 10.3, D31 10.0, C29 10.1, C19 10.3, E53 10.1, B69 10.3, F33 10.0, B61B 10.3, E59 10.3, F27 10.0, A61B 10.1, E24 10.3, E57 10.1, D21 10.3, E35 10.1, C02 10.3, B41 10.3, B45 10.0, D24 10.3, E07 10.0, A61A 10.3, E19 10.3, B21 10.2, A85

Heimtextil 2024

Exhibitors from Pakistan at Heimtextil 2024 Exhibitor Name

Location

Exhibitor Name

Location

Kamal Ltd. Kamal Mills Pvt. Ltd. Kamal Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Kausar Processing Industries (Pvt) Ltd. KB Enterprises Khurshid Textiles KN Terry Tex Kohinoor Textile Mills Limited Laiq Rehman Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd. Lakhany Silk Mills (Pvt) Ltd. LAL Industries Liberty Mills Ltd. Linen Home Lucky Impex Lucky Textile Mills Ltd. M Hassan Din and Sons M. Yahya M. Yousuf Bari M.K. International M.K. Sons (Pvt) Ltd. Magna Processing Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Maguari Textile Mahee International Maheen Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Mahmood Textile Mills Ltd. Maltex Exports Mega Cotton Textiles Meher Spring Pvt Ltd Mestex Linens (Pvt) Ltd. Mian Ghous Bux (Pvt.) Ltd. Mirtex International Company MNH Textiles Mount Fuji Textiles Limited MRC Textiles (Pvt.) Ltd. Mubashar Corporation (Pvt) Ltd. Mubeen Maqbool Industries Multan Industries Multimat Int. Mundia Exports Mustaqim Dyeing and Printing Ind. (PVT) Ltd. Nagaria Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Naseem Fabrics Naveed Brothers Textile Mills Naveena Industries Ltd. Nawaz Fabrics Nazeer Dyeing & Bleaching Nazu International Neelum Fabrics New Zeenat Textile Mills Niagara Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Nimra Textile (Pvt) Ltd. Nishat Chunian Limited Nishat Mills Limited Noor Fatima Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd. Noorpur Industries Nouvelltex Orient Textile Mills (Pvt.) Ltd. Pak Home Textile Pakeezah Dyeing & Bleaching Patel Exports Patel Towel Industries Paul Textiles & Towel Industries Pearl Fabrics Company Picart Textiles Planet Textile Industries Polani Textiles Popular Fabrics Limited Qasim Weaving R.A. Textiles Rainbow Hosiery Pvt. Ltd.

10.2, A71 10.2, C70 10.1, D83 10.1, C20 10.0, A51B 10.1, E58 10.3, E48 10.2, B61 10.3, D07 10.1, C67 10.1, B64 10.2, B30 10.1, E56 10.3, C43 10.2, C13 10.3, F41 10.2, C26 10.3, C21 10.2, C71 10.0, A59 10.3, F42 10.1, C45 10.1, D61 10.0, B61C 10.3, D31 10.3, E43 10.1, E84 10.0, C76 10.1, E31 10.0, C29 10.0, C29 10.1, C85 10.0, C29 10.3, F57 10.0, B58B 10.3, F21 10.0, D39 10.4, C50 10.2, B13 10.4, B41 10.1, E77 10.4, A56 10.4, C56 10.1, E40 10.1, B79 10.0, D23 10.0, D40 10.1, D68 10.1, B48 10.2, C50 10.2, C01 10.2, C14 10.1, C21 10.1, D40 10.3, F23 10.2, A31 10.4, D55 10.4, C60 10.0, C29 10.0, C29 10.1, C92 10.1, D77 10.4, D57 10.3, F46 10.3, C27 10.0, C29 10.0, C29 10.3, D31 10.3, D59

Rainbow Industries Ranyal Textiles Regal Textile Industries (Pvt) Ltd Rehbar Majeed Textiles Pvt. Ltd Riaz Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd. Rizwan Enterprises Rizwan International Pvt. Ltd. Roomi Fabrics Limited / Roomi Tex Rustam Towel (Pvt) Ltd. S & S International Saad Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Sadaqat Limited SAH Enterprise Inc. Sajid Textile Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Salam Textile Saleem Textile Samira Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd. Santex Industries Sapphire Textile Mills Ltd Sattari Garments Saya Weaving Mills (Pvt) Ltd. SBES Enterprises Shaddan Enterprises Shahab Textiles Shehzad Enterprises Shiwani Textile Siddiqsons Limited Silver Textile Factory Silver Textile Factory Silverfox Textiles Pvt. Ltd. Sitara Textile Industries Ltd. Sky Industries Sohail Weaving Industries Star Fabrics Sublime International Sufi Weaving Industries (Pvt) Ltd. Sylvana Pakistan Tee Zee Textile Terry Tex International Tex Art Enterprises Tex World - Bath Fashion Textile Channel The Crescent Textile Mills Limited Three Stars Hosiery Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Towellers Limited Tulip Towel Industries Pvt Ltd UMMI Textiles (Pvt.) Ltd. Unibro Industries Limited Union Fabrics (Pvt.) Ltd. Union Textile Industries Union Thread Industries United Textile Printing Industries (Pvt) Ltd. United Towel Exporters (Pvt) Ltd. Utopia Industries (Private) Limited Wamzak Corporation Waqas Textile Weavers International Wins Textile Wintex (Pvt) Ltd Wintex Exports (Pvt.) Ltd. WQ Print Studio Yarana Textile Mills Yunus Textile Mills Ltd. Yunus Textile Mills Ltd. Zafar Fabrics (Pvt) Ltd. Zahidjee Textile Mills Ltd. Zaman Textile Mills Ltd.

10.0, A30 10.0, B60B 10.0, B77 10.0, D40 10.3, F28 10.3, B31 10.0, D40 10.2, B71 10.1, C52 10.0, C29 10.2, C61 10.2, A61 10.3, E21 10.1, B83 10.3, F20 10.0, C32 10.0, A51A 10.0, C29 10.2, C34 10.0, C29 10.2, B75 10.3, F26 10.0, A78 10.3, F44 10.3, E11 10.0, B60D 10.1, D50 10.0, D23 10.1, B83 10.3, F75 10.1, B61 10.1, B11 10.0, B77 10.3, F71 10.3, F67 10.1, E18 10.1, D73 10.0, C29 10.0, A51C 10.0, C29 10.1, C32 10.1, D55 10.2, D71 10.3, D49 10.1, A63 10.4, B65 10.3, F32 10.1, A61 10.3, A45 10.1, E33 10.3, D31 10.1, C53 10.2, B14 10.0, C29 10.3, D53 10.1, E71 10.1, C46 10.4, A56 10.3, D31 10.1, C08 3.0, D33 10.0, B29 10.2, A93 10.2, A97 10.1, B15 10.0, C29 10.3, D43

ZIS Textile Pvt. Ltd.

10.0, A26

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Contents Table 1: World Cotton Supply, Use and Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Table 2: World Merchandise Trade and Textile & Clothing Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Table 3: Merchandise Trade, Textile & Clothing Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Table 4: World Exports of Textiles & Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Table 5: World Exports of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Table 6: World Imports of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Pakistan Table 1: Structure of Textile Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Table 2: Share of Pakistan Textile Industry Exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Table 3: Pakistan Textile Industry 2020 – 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Table 4: Exports of Pakistan Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Table 5: Exports of Raw Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Table 6: Country-wise Exports of Cotton Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Table 7: Country-wise Exports of Cotton Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Table 8: Country-wise Exports of Textile Made-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Table 9: Country-wise Exports of Readymade Garments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Table 10: Country-wise Exports of Knitwear (Hosiery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Table 11: Country-wise Exports of Towels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Table 12: Country-wise Exports of Bedwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Table 16: Textile Exports by Major Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Table 17: Pakistan Cotton Textile - Average Unit Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Bangladesh Table 1: Bangladesh Garment Factories and Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Table 2: Total Exports of Ready Made Garments (RMG) from Bangladesh

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Table 3: Main Apparel Items Exported from Bangladesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Table 4: Total Apparel Exports from Bangladesh (Fiscal Year Basis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Table 5: Total Value of Apparel Exports from Bangladesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 India Table 1: India’s Exports of Cotton Textile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Table 2: India’s Country wise Exports of Cotton Textile

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Table 3: India’s Exports of Cotton Yarns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Table 4: India’s Exports of Cotton Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Table 5: India’s Exports of Cotton Made-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Table 6: India’s Exports of Raw Cotton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 European Union Table 1: EU (27) Imports of Textile and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Table 2: EU (27) Exports of Textiles and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Table 3: EU (27) Exports of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 USA Table 1: USA Imports of Textile and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Table 2: USA Exports of Textiles and Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Table 3: USA Exports of Textiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Table 4: USA Imports of Textile and Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Table 5: USA Exports of Textile and Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 1: World Cotton Supply, Use and Trade (1000 MT) Country

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023-24 (November)

Production China India

5,977 6,205

6,445 5,987

5,835 5,291

6,684 5,726

5,879 5,443

Brazil

2,830

3,000

2,356

2,552

3,170

United States Pakistan Australia Turkey Others Total

4,336 1,350 136 751 4,363 25,948

3,181 980 610 631 4,003 24,837

3,815 1,306 1,274 827 4,236 24,940

3,150 849 1,263 1,067 4,104 25,395

2,850 1,415 1,110 762 4,073 24,703

China India Pakistan Bangladesh Turkey Vietnam Brazil Others Total

7,457 4,463 2,068 1,546 1,557 1,437 588 3,754 22,870

7,348 5,443 2,330 1,916 1,872 1,459 718 4,219 25,306

8,165 5,117 1,894 1,676 1,633 1,404 697 3,695 24,282

8,165 5,225 2,177 1,676 1,720 1,459 718 3,963 25,104

China Bangladesh Vietnam Turkey Pakistan Indonesia India Others Total

1,554 1,676 1,411 1,017 871 547 496 1,294 8,867

1,707 1,840 1,444 1,203 980 561 218 1,402 9,354

1,357 1,524 1,409 912 980 362 376 1,286 8,206

2,286 1,676 1,459 936 914 501 283 1,373 9,428

United States Brazil Australia India Mali Benin Greece Others Total

3,377 1,946 296 697 256 211 319 1,870 8,973

3,153 1,682 779 815 283 370 311 2,012 9,405

2,779 1,449 1,343 239 163 218 290 1,580 8,062

2,656 2,569 1,241 392 245 239 218 1,868 9,429

China India Brazil Australia United States Pakistan Argentina Others Total

7,859 3,415 955 261 1,579 697 299 4,100 19,165

8,288 1,828 845 1,080 882 419 323 2,956 16,621

8,143 2,574 1,253 1,039 925 332 451 3,317 18,035

8,122 2,683 1,140 950 697 468 445 3,240 17,744

World Textiles

Use Dom. Consumption 8,981 5,661 2,373 1,894 1,818 1,589 675 4,055 27,047

Imports 2,800 1,829 1,587 1,160 1,176 502 184 1,353 10,590

Exports 3,560 2,398 344 1,348 152 342 355 2,170 10,669

Ending Stocks

Source: Foreign Agricultural Service,USDA.

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8,120 2,578 885 546 686 474 324 3,294 16,907

Annual Fact File 2023 Table 2: World Merchandise Trade and Textile & Clothing Exports Value in US $ Billion Category

2019

2020

2021

2022

World Merchandise Trade

19,005

17,648

22,334

24,904

World Textile and Clothing Exports

789

802

934

971

% Share of Textile and Clothing in World Merchandise Trade

4.15%

4.54%

4.18%

3.90%

% Growth in Merchandise Trade

-2.79%

-7.14%

26.61%

11.46%

% Growth in Textile and Clothing Exports

-1.98%

-1.69%

16.46%

3.99%

Source: WTO & GTA Estimates

Table 3: Major Regional Flows in World Textile Trade Value in US $ Billion 2020

2021

2022

% of Growth (Y-O-Y)

Intra EU (27) Intra-Asia

43.58 130.84

42.63 119.61

48.96 145.22

48.29 143.04

-1.38% -1.50%

Asia to Europe

26.53

55.50

44.91

43.56

-3.00%

Asia to North America Intra - North America North America to LAC

28.71 10.51 8.99

44.98 9.88 7.07

39.40 11.17 9.15

36.53 11.88 10.45

-7.28% 6.33% 14.20%

Source: ITC, UN, COMTRADE

Table 4: World Exports of Textiles & Clothing Value in US $ Billion

% Share

Country

% Change 2022/2021

2020

2021

2022

2022

World

802.00

934.05

971.27

100.00

3.99

China

310.29

342.17

359.28

36.99

5.00

Vietnam

37.86

42.65

46.09

4.75

8.06

Bangladesh

29.18

37.95

45.35

4.67

19.51

India

34.37

49.20

44.62

4.59

-9.32

Germany

37.74

42.07

41.25

4.25

-1.96

Italy

32.21

38.71

40.56

4.18

4.80

Turkey

28.22

35.67

36.60

3.77

2.61

United States

24.54

27.25

32.67

3.36

19.88

Netherlands

19.37

23.12

23.89

2.46

3.32

Spain

16.49

20.87

20.92

2.15

0.24

World Textiles

2019

Region

Source: GTA, Texprocil.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 5: World Exports of Textiles 2020

Value in US$ Billion 2021

2022

% Share 2022

World

396.14

441.73

444.11

100.00

0.54

China

178.11

176.72

182.38

41.07

3.20

India

20.51

31.98

26.54

5.98

-17.02

United States

20.38

21.98

26.40

5.94

20.10

Turkey

12.92

16.94

16.64

3.75

-1.74

Germany

14.70

15.92

15.20

3.42

-4.51

Italy

10.27

12.73

13.46

3.03

5.80

South Korea

11.42

12.91

12.35

2.78

-4.33

Taiwan

9.20

11.11

10.99

2.48

-1.08

Vietnam

9.80

11.47

10.82

2.44

-5.68

Pakistan

8.02

10.43

10.77

2.43

3.30

% Change 2022/2021

Country

% Change 2022/2021

Source: GTA, Texprocil.

Table 6: World Imports of Textiles 2020

Value in US$ Billion 2021

2022

% Share 2022

World

326.38

342.36

344.19

100.00

0.53

United States

45.26

38.97

38.43

11.17

-1.38

Vietnam

21.24

26.05

26.64

7.74

2.27

China

24.03

28.54

24.83

7.21

-13.01

Bangladesh

10.15

16.46

16.78

4.88

1.98

Germany

20.94

17.47

16.69

4.85

-4.43

Turkey

8.23

10.38

13.12

3.81

26.48

Italy

10.98

10.44

12.00

3.49

14.95

Japan

13.00

10.44

11.08

3.22

6.16

Indonesia

6.93

9.42

10.24

2.97

8.62

India

5.13

7.64

9.88

2.87

29.27

World Textiles

Country

Source: GTA, Texprocil.

Value of the leading 10 textile importers worldwide in 2022-2023.

78

European Union United States

39

Vietnam

19 15

Bangladesh 12

China

10

Jaoan U.K.

8

Indonesia

8

Turkiya

8

Mexico

7 0

44

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20

30

40 50 60 Import value in billion U.S. dollars

70

80

90

Annual Fact File 2023 Table 1: Structure of Textile Industry A. Large Mill Sector Sub-Sector

No. of Units

Size a) 13.49 M. Spindles

Prod.

1. Spinning Units

526

2. Composite Units

50

7,899 Looms

3. Independent Weaving Units

150

38,100 Shuttle Less Looms

--

4. Finishing Units

115

--

--

5. Garments Units

800

--

--

b) 215,000 Rotors

3,159 (M. KGs) 1,029 (M. Sq. Mt)

B. Small & Medium -Scale Sector Sub-Sector 1. Independent Weaving Units

No. of Units 500

Size 11,000 Looms 28,900 Looms Total: 369,000 Looms

2. Power Looms

(Conventional Looms) 690

4. Terry Towels

800

5. Canvas

7,989 (M. Sq Mtrs)* 9018 (1,029+7,989) (M.Sq. Mtrs) 4,900 (M.Sq. Mtrs.)**

10,000 (Conventional Looms) 700 (Shuttleless Looms)

160.00 M. Kgs

2,000 Looms 200,000 (Industrial)

55.00 M. Kgs

Pakistan

3. Finishing

Prod.

450,000 (Domestic) 6. Garments

5,000

(Sewing Machine) 12,000 Circular

56.00 M. Pcs

10,000 Flat 7. Knitwear

1,200

18,000 Stock

86.0 M. Dozens

Source: Textile Commissioner Organisation. *Include Large/small scale independent weaving units & Power Loom sector. ** Include Large/small scale sector

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 2: Share of Pakistan Textile Industry Exports Value: US$ 000 Year

Total Exports

Textile Exports

Share of Textile Exports

2014-15

23.7

13.2

56 %

2015-16

20.8

12.9

58 %

2016-17

20.4

12.5

61 %

2017-18

23.2

13.5

58 %

2018-19

22.9

13.3

58 %

2019-20

21.5

12.5

59%

2020-21

25.3

15.4

61.1%

2021-22

23.3

14.2

61.2%

2022-23

27,735

16,502

59.50%

Source: State Bank of Pakistan of Pakistan.

Pakistan

Table 3: Pakistan Textile Industry 2022 - 2023 Exports

59.50 % Share

Manufacturing

45 % Share

Employment

38 % Share

GDP

8.5 % Share

Market capitalization (Listed Companies)

6.7 % Share

Cotton Production

4th Largest

Spinning Capacity

3rd Largest in Asia

Bank Credit Share

38.5%

Source: Pakistan Economic Survey, SBP, TDAP.

Table 4: Exports of Pakistan Textiles Value: US$ 000 Category

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

Cotton & Cotton Textiles

13,220

13,031

12,212

15,030

18,851

14,582

Synthetic Textiles

310

298

315

370

460

412.3

Wool & Woolen Textile

76

67

54

74

83

71

Total Textiles

13,606

13,396

12,580

15,474

19,404

16,502

All Exports

23,222

22,979

21,394

25,304

13,791

27,735

Textile as % of Total Exports

58.6%

58.3%

58.8%

61.2%

61.1%

59.50%

Source: (i) Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. (ii) Textile Commissioner Organisation, Government of Pakistan.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 5: Exports of Raw Cotton Value: US$ 000 Quantity (Tonnes)

Value (US $ 000)

Unit Value ($/Kg.)

1991-92

455,217

518,302

1.14

1992-93

262,918

270,813

1.03

1993-94

74,899

79,461

1.06

1994-95

31,009

62,082

2.00

1995-96

310,930

506,765

1.63

1996-97

20,958

30,749

1.47

1997-98

88,650

126,139

1.42

1998-99

1,748

2,327

1.33

1999-00

82,959

72,560

0.87

2000-01

135,094

138,138

1.02

2001-02

34,926

24,581

0.70

2002-03

55,100

49,016

0.89

2003-04

37,307

47,671

1.28

2004-05

117,084

109,957

0.94

2005-06

62,658

68,151

1.09

2006-07

45,065

50,226

1.11

2007-08

55,932

70,122

1.25

2008-09

78,241

87,382

1.10

2009-10

160,136

195,598

1.22

2010-11

144,272

364,802

2.53

2011-12

256,541

462,274

1.80

2012-13

92,538

153,929

1.66

2013-14

114,671

205,136

1.79

2014-15

95,017

147,060

1.55

2015-16

49,315

76,631

1.55

2016-17

25,462

43,567

1.71

2017-18

35,262

58,227

1.65

2018-19

12,992

20,396

1.57

2019-20

12,778

17,002

1.33

2020-21

594

807

1.36

2021-22

2,753

6,577

2.39

2022-23

6,006

13,470

2.24

Pakistan

Year

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

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Table 6: Country-wise Exports of Cotton Yarn Value: US$ 000

Pakistan

Country

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

China

869,780

707,923

676,847

686,044

615,127

Turkey

72,540

44,442

47,839

31,960

53,828

Italy

30,091

24,554

17,667

21,310

43,413

Portugal

56,472

42,808

34,563

43,564

59,600

Germany

12,346

11,502

10,994

9,041

17,012

Korea Republic

34,004

26,602

1,989

22,257

24,543

Russian Federation

4,429

2,649

1,144

1,378

998

Japan

33,791

30,854

24,784

22,299

37,193

Bahrain

9,318

5,306

1,525

202

-

U.S. America

13,532

22,457

18,650

18,553

35,341

Belgium

8,599

6,086

5,000

3,224

5,046

Vietnam

5,914

8,915

6,166

5,043

6,661

Malaysia

6,347

4,515

5,446

6,332

4,563

Philippines

2,275

3,815

1,458

663

2,140

Sir Lanka

1,666

1,815

4,077

8,165

15,726

Egypt

8,428

6,831

3,014

2,103

6,476

United Kingdom

2,054

2,028

1,624

2081

1,994

Spain

5,586

4,589

3,151

2,477

4,829

All others

1,371,919

167,728

118,963

38,273

272,299

Total

1,371,919

1,125,419

984,901

1,016,969

1,206,789

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

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Annual Fact File 2023

Table 7: Country-wise Exports of Cotton Fabrics Value: US$ 000 Country

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

Bangladesh

479,254

482,481

430,747

414,741

595,643

Turkey

162,608

125,511

101,165

130,809

159,368

Italy

163,869

144,842

123,294

129,313

177,189

United Kingdom

56,130

49,646

35,228

33,170

50,436

Portugal

86,869

78,567

81,245

99,010

129,820

Netherlands

69,860

75,488

67,788

58,778

90,894

Japan

32,644

30,937

27,968

29,631

26,699

China

122,449

89,744

63,783

62,479

55,006

South Africa

41,021

39,711

37,806

36,148

48,888

Mexico

35,346

34,665

22,797

22,057

32,528

Belgium

58,936

43,897

41,582

37,248

51,116

Korea Republic

35,283

35,773

37,818

54,014

34,184

Spain

85,955

82,296

71,420

70,220

95,228

Egypt

49,835

52,816

48,923

51,701

57,084

U.S. America

90,042

112,414

136,224

180,948

174,214

Thailand

10,897

6,968

4,017

4,376

5,274

Greece

15,228

14,117

11,041

8,767

14,549

Vietnam

36,371

32,680

27,498

27,032

40,403

Indonesia

17,708

17,558

15,148

13,587

18,911

All others

553,282

551,702

444,409

456,972

580,441

Total

2,203,587

2,101,813

1,829,901

1,921,001

2,437,875

Pakistan

2017-18

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

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Table 8: Country-wise Exports of Textile Made-ups

Pakistan

Value: US$ 000 Country

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

U.S. America

436,016

447,226

376,256

162,952

188,072

United Kingdom

67,130

60,637

48,982

64,226

64,411

Germany

5,606

36,844

38,641

38,233

45,144

Netherlands

17,073

15,103

16,112

36,094

46,564

Italy

13,993

13,253

13,558

18,610

24,672

Canada

10,951

11,420

8,451

4,816

5,524

France

1,4763

12,822

9,969

14,004

19,841

Denmark

7,117

7,380

4,611

6,194

8,355

South Africa

7,184

8,504

6,164

2,806

3,227

China

5,159

2,598

1,716

7,906

4,992

Poland

6,237

8,253

7,529

9,035

10,777

Japan

3,062

4,909

4,927

4,567

5,511

Spain

5,087

5,948

5,937

13,888

22,089

Other Countries

85,433

45,074

47,664

373,019

399,940

Total

684,811

679,971

590,517

756,350

849,119

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 9: Country-wise Exports of Readymade Garments Value: US$ 000 2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

U.S. America

552,627

622,772

604,261

204,856

315,265

Spain

348,204

344,528

291,210

510,434

717,250

United Kingdom

327,256

295,845

288,062

867,756

965,320

Germany

324,659

286,967

278,997

567,217

671,347

Belgium

170,870

145,909

108,987

195,412

283,672

Netherlands

142,321

200,683

240,259

467,063

644,958

Italy

92,735

1,707,608

108,552

172,710

230,160

France

80,088

82,078

73,699

135,106

151,087

Poland

71,572

78,805

67,760

111,225

127,907

Sweden

52,764

47,244

36,766

55,895

62,491

Denmark

57,805

72,815

82,447

137,976

126,134

Canada

36,684

39,132

41,152

82,106

114,489

Japan

18,282

15,795

11,909

29,265

32,850

Australia

19,019

19,047

18,405

54,137

58,146

Portugal

10,788

11,235

13,460

20,975

35,951

Hong Kong

4,693

4,701

4,176

5,664

7,231

South Africa

4,336

4,518

6,466

18,202

16,313

Turkey

8,302

8,985

9,313

8,972

9,681

Other Countries

254,213

1,334,947

266,365

612,160

665,597

Total

2,577,218

2,653,720

2,552,246

3,032,811

3,904,655

Pakistan

Country

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 10: Country-wise Exports of Knitwear (Hosiery)

Pakistan

Value: US$ 000 Country

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

U.S. America

963,797

1,083,225

999,633

2,048,564

3,152,652

United Kingdom

427,183

418,566

397,438

867,756

965,320

Germany

218,624

224,263

253,117

567,217

671,347

Spain

202,811

221,320

191,508

510,434

717,250

Canada

50,280

50,570

47,985

82,106

114,849

Belgium

147,808

121,775

101,790

195,412

283,672

France

65,986

59,624

65,742

135,106

151,087

Sweden

13,687

14,067

13,999

55,895

62,491

Saudi Arabia

5,544

8711

10,068

40,155

43,390

Denmark

21,875

23,890

22,860

137,976

126,134

China

25,136

32,668

35,418

58,392

58,432

Mexico

12,702

15,725

16,754

23,910

40,296

Japan

20,888

24,098

28,941

29,265

32,850

Portugal

3,387

5,025

4,868

20,975

35,951

Poland

20,584

30,764

25,585

111,225

127,907

Netherlands

197,378

2,34,612

242,388

467,063

644,958

Italy

58,057

62,951

63,608

127,710

230,160

Turkey

5,547

4,207

7,460

8,972

9,681

Other Countries

249,927

498,428

265,201

1,673,134

2,347,389

Total

2,711,201

2,899,877

2,794,363

3,814,999

5,121,038

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 11: Country-wise Exports of Towels Value: US$ 000 2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23 (Jan - Nov)

United Kingdom

78,036

65,801

95,161

105,099

89,245

Mexico

888

708

964

585

1,389

Germany

38,972

36,978

49,950

55,097

35,479

Spain

32,482

29,452

28,350

50,586

48,658

Italy

37,996

29,038

36,161

52,396

58,134

Netherlands

49,427

56,452

67,499

102,753

70,480

South Africa

9,621

11,687

14,114

50,586

13,201

Greece

14,813

10,521

8,014

16,350

21,857

Belgium

15,046

14,600

16,684

21,149

16,709

Saudi Arabia

8,752

7,371

12,147

14,641

9,191

Chile

2,671

2,074

3,135

4,291

1,467

Portugal

3,240

3,278

1,424

2,744

4,532

Malaysia

4,219

4,234

4,602

8,774

4,605

Poland

20,084

22,723

22,993

29,441

1,404

Kuwait

1,397

1,571

1,629

2,079

1,392

Kenya

1,333

1,606

3,326

4,716

2,305

Philippines

409

456

668

870

1,659

U.S. America

345,115

298,812

430,517

556,458

293,075

Canada

11,000

9,369

9,503

11,221

8,890

France

17,470

15,412

16,108

33,431

32,220

Denmark

4931

5,687

8,930

13,926

8,444

Sweden

3,756

2,797

4,290

5,681

5,624

Other Countries

84,462

80,638

101,367

31,538

124,100

Total

786,120

711,265

937,536

1,111,336

854,060

Pakistan

Country

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 12: Country-wise Exports of Bedwear Value: US$ 000

Pakistan

Country

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22

U.S. America

484,898

479,836

501,394

639,839

778.857

United Kingdom

403,654

425,668

335,643

485,312

484,350

Germany

240,845

210,449

241,020

286,867

349,892

Netherlands

185,828

177,241

177,666

265,766

334,243

Italy

119,382

102,231

101,100

127,921

173,565

Australia

47,222

43,534

68,139

86,826

83,988

Spain

107,915

97,921

91,430

105,421

162,064

France

110,186

91,019

95,094

112,741

153,564

Canada

26,563

26,363

21,033

27,459

31,754

China

18,184

15,202

7,890

6,170

37,243

Poland

35,770

33,194

36,086

54,265

67,061

Sweden

29,596

23,219

26,651

39,610

41,906

Denmark

37,049

36,364

34,560

44,651

63,766

Ireland

23,275

21,341

19,620

24,514

33,314

Chile

23,601

24,931

15,054

23,388

50,130

Malaysia

9,422

10,430

14,020

12,520

16,211

Saudi Arabia

8,156

10,946

8,018

7,929

6,093

Greece

15,249

11,566

16,110

15,310

24,960

South Africa

6,485

8,685

7,101

6,365

7,148

Slovenia

26,924

20,463

34,678

36,693

44,417

U.A.E

26,832

30,588

27,189

30,676

34,326

Norway

15,028

14,166

21,154

21,474

24,487

All others

259,005

237,550

250,183

310,072

1,067,621

Total

2,261069

2,137,705

2,150,833

2,771,787

3,292,882

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 13: Textile Exports by Major Categories Value: US$ 000 Cotton Yarn

Cotton Cloth

Tent & Canvas

Towels

Bed wear

Textile Made-ups

Garments

Hosiery

1991-92

1,172.5

819.4

51.2

136.7

284.0

113.5

613.5

425.1

1992-93

1,121.5

863.1

39.9

139.0

351.6

125.5

617.7

464.1

1993-94

1,259.3

820.6

29.1

129.2

285.6

129.4

612.2

509.1

1994-95

1,528.1

1,081.4

38.2

144.8

340.2

163.5

641.7

688.5

1995-96

1,540.3

1,275.9

39.5

174.1

422.2

179.1

648.5

703.4

1996-97

1,411.5

1,262.4

36.2

194.1

456.3

208.7

736.4

688.9

1997-98

1,159.5

1,250.3

58.1

200.1

508.8

245.8

746.5

696.7

1998-99

945.2

1,115.2

40.8

177.7

611.0

255.3

651.2

742.1

1999-00

1,071.6

1,096.2

52.9

195.6

709.9

307.6

771.7

886.7

2000-01

1,076.6

1,035.0

50.0

243.0

734.9

328.2

827.5

910.3

2001-02

942.3

1,132.7

47.4

269.8

918.5

351.3

882.0

841.5

2002-03

928.3

1,345.6

73.2

374.8

1,329.0

359.7

1,092.6

1,146.6

2003-04

1,127.0

1,711.5

74.7

403.5

1,383.3

416.6

993.3

1,458.7

2004-05

1,057.0

1,863.0

66.6

520.5

1,449.5

466.0

1,087.9

1,635.0

2005-06

1,382.9

2,108.2

38.9

587.6

2,038.1

417.9

1,309.9

1,751.5

2006-07

1,428.0

2,026.5

69.1

610.7

1,995.9

471.2

1,547.3

1,798.5

2007-08

1,300.9

2,010.6

71.0

613.1

1,903.5

537.1

1,592.4

1,732.1

2008-09

1,114.8

1,955.3

56.2

642.9

1,735.0

480.1

1,230.0

1,740.7

2009-10

1,433

1,800

61.5

668.2

1,744.2

537.2

1,269.3

1,764.9

2010-11

2,201

2,623

46.9

762.3

2,088.9

624.9

1,773.6

2,305.6

2011-12

1,810

2,442

92.1

686.4

1,741.6

591.4

1,615.6

1,982.8

2012-13

2,253

2,690

117.5

769.6

1,785.4

598.6

1,799.6

2,043.0

2013-14

1,997

2,770

77.8

767.5

2,137.7

659.9

1,909.3

2,293.7

2014-15

1,849

2,453

126.6

797.2

2,103.1

654.9

2,095.1

2,406.5

2015-16

1,265

2,214

85.1

602.9

2,019.9

628.2

2,195.2

2,363.6

2016-17

1,244

2,136

133.8

800.6

2,137.7

638.2

2318.8

2,361.4

2017-18

13,712

2,203

85.3

797.4

2,261.1

684.8

2,577.2

2,711.2

2018-19

1,254

2,202

82.4

786.1

2,261.8

679.9

2,653.7

2,899.9

2019-20

985

1,830

98.5

711.3

2,150.8

590.5

2,552.6

2,794.5

2020-21

1,017

1,921

110.3

937.5

2,771.7

756.3

3,032.8

3,815.1

2021-22

1,207

2,438

110.4

1,111

3,293.5

849.1

3,904.6

5,121.0

2022-23

844,283

2,021,998

137,945

999,593

2,691,650

691.6

3,492.7

4,511.0

Pakistan

Year

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 14: Pakistan Cotton Textile - Average Unit Value

Pakistan

Year

Raw Cotton

Cotton Yarn Cotton Fabric

Bed wear

Knitwear

Garments

$ / kg.

$ / kg.

$ / sq. Mtrs.

$ / kg.

$ / kg.

$ / doz.

$ / doz.

1995-96

1.63

2.87

0.96

4.88

6.76

23.42

24.52

1996-97

1.46

2.78

1.02

4.74

6.35

24.85

24.93

1997-98

1.42

2.51

0.98

4.58

6.27

23.67

27.86

1998-99

1.33

2.44

0.82

4.05

5.51

22.85

23.29

1999-00

0.87

2.09

0.70

3.82

5.36

22.55

25.37

2000-01

1.03

1.96

0.60

3.58

4.96

23.15

22.89

2001-02

0.70

1.73

0.58

3.39

5.10

23.40

21.18

2002-03

0.89

1.78

0.66

3.68

5.48

21.98

29.67

2003-04

1.28

2.24

0.72

3.97

5.63

22.00

36.00

2004-05

0.94

2.09

0.76

3.70

5.41

22.78

32.93

2005-06

1.02

2.04

0.80

3.68

5.50

23.33

35.94

2006-07

1.12

2.11

0.91

3.79

5.36

21.04

33.81

2007-08

1.18

2.30

1.01

4.01

5.66

18.95

38.81

2008-09

1.03

2.28

0.95

3.87

5.14

17.10

36.04

2009-10

2.51

3.49

1.22

3.47

6.05

17.68

50.39

2010-11

2.53

4.11

1.12

4.39

6.79

18.39

51.63

2011-12

1.80

3.14

1.24

4.75

7.02

20.24

64.26

2012-13

1.66

3.05

1.29

4.52

6.75

19.44

65.41

2013-14

1.78

3.01

1.18

4.47

6.75

19.40

66.03

2014-15

1.55

2.74

1.25

4.71

6.48

21.76

68.78

2015-16

1.55

2.82

1.05

4.46

6.17

19.78

68.47

2016-17

1.72

2.73

1.08

4.30

6.04

20.86

66.61

2017-18

1.65

2.63

0.98

3.88

6.05

25.07

64.24

2018-19

1.61

2.60

0.80

4.17

5.54

23.76

49.96

2019-20

1.33

2.39

0.77

4.11

5.31

26.36

52.53

2020-21

1.36

2.61

4.49

4.40

5.96

21.52

81.42

2021-22

2.39

3.60

5.48

5.02

6.38

30.55

70.16

2022-23

2.24

3.15

5.75

5.09

6.62

21.89

49.34

Source: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 1: Bangladesh Garment Factories and Employment Garment Factories (Number)

Employment (Million Workers)

1989-90

759

0.34

1990-91

834

0.40

1991-92

1,163

0.58

1992-93

1,537

0.80

1993-94

1,839

0.83

1994-95

2,182

1.20

1995-96

2,353

1.29

1996-97

2,503

1.30

1997-98

2,726

1.50

1998-99

2,963

1.50

1999-00

3,200

1.60

2000-01

3,480

1.80

2001-02

3,618

1.80

2002-03

3,760

2.00

2003-04

3,957

2.00

2004-05

4,107

2.00

2005-06

4,220

2.20

2006-07

4,490

2.40

2007-08

4,743

2.80

2008-09

4,925

3.50

2009-10

5,063

3.60

2010-11

5,150

3.60

2011-12

5,400

4.00

2012-13

5,876

4.00

2013-14

4,222

4.00

2014-15

4,296

4.00

2015-16

4,328

4.00

2016-17

4,482

4.00

2017-18

4,560

4.00

2018-19

4,621

4.00

2019-20

4,582

4.00

2020-21

4,521

4.00

2021-22

4,584

4.00

2022-23

4,597

4.00

Bangladesh

Year

Source: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)

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Bangladesh

Table 2: Total Exports of Ready Made Garments (RMG) from Bangladesh Year

Export of RMG (US$ Million)

Total Export of Bangladesh (US$ Million)

% of RMGs to Total Export

1987-88

433.92

1,231.2

35.24

1988-89

471.09

1,291.56

36.47

1989-90

624.16

1,923.70

32.45

1990-91

866.82

1,717.55

50.47

1991-92

1,182.57

1,993.90

59.31

1992-93

1,445.02

2,382.89

60.64

1993-94

1,555.79

2,533.90

61.40

1994-95

2,228.35

3,472.56

64.17

1995-96

2,547.13

3,882.42

65.61

1996-97

3,001.25

4,418.28

67.93

1997-98

3,781.94

5,161.20

73.28

1998-99

4,019.98

5,312.86

75.67

1999-00

4,349.41

5,752.20

75.61

2000-01

4,859.83

6,467.30

75.14

2001-02

4,583.75

5,986.09

76.57

2002-03

4,912.09

6,548.44

75.01

2003-04

5,686.09

7,602.99

74.79

2004-05

6,417.67

8,654.52

74.15

2005-06

7,900.80

10,526.16

75.06

2006-07

9,211.23

12,177.86

75.64

2007-08

10,699.80

14,110.80

75.83

2008-09

12,347.77

15,565.19

79.33

2009-10

12,496.72

16,204.65

77.12

2010-11

17,914.46

22,924.38

78.15

2011-12

19,089.73

24,301.90

78.55

2012-13

21,515.73

27,027.36

79.61

2013-14

24,491.88

30,186.62

81.13

2014-15

25,491.40

31,208.94

81.68

2015-16

28,094.16

34,257.18

82.01

2016-17

28,149.84

34,655.90

81.23

2017-18

30,614.76

36,668.17

83.49

2018-19

34,133.27

40,535.04

84.21

2019-20

27,949.19

33,674.09

83.00

2020-21

31,456.73

38,758.31

81.16

2021-22

42,613.15

52,082.66

81.82

2022-23

46,991.61

55,558.77

84.58

Source: Export Promotion Bureau Complied by BGMEA

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 3: Main Apparel Items Exported from Bangladesh Value in US$ Million Shirts

Trousers

Jackets

T-Shirt

Sweater

871.21

636.61

412.34

546.28

517.83

2002-03

1,019.87

643.66

464.51

642.62

578.37

2003-04

1,116.57

1,334.85

364.77

1,062.01

616.31

2004-05

1,053.34

1,667.72

430.28

1,349.71

893.12

2005-06

1,056.69

2,165.25

389.52

1,781.51

1,044.01

2006-07

943.44

2,201.32

1,005.06

2,208.9

1,248.09

2007-08

915.6

2,512.74

1,181.52

2,765.56

1,474.09

2008-09

1,000.16

3,007.29

1,299.74

3,065.86

1,858.62

2009-10

993.41

3,035.35

1,350.43

3,145.52

1,795.39

2010-11

1,566.42

4,164.16

1,887.50

4,696.57

2,488.19

2011-12

1,733.54

4,686.39

2,231.16

4,713.11

2,340.34

2012-13

1,972.89

5,185.48

2,634.28

5,143.22

2,620.73

2013-14

2,173.73

5,690.78

2,973.16

5,863.81

2,932.94

2014-15

2,271.43

5,697.83

3,183.17

6,064.13

2,829.16

2015-16

3,076.36

10,167.31

3,774.08

6,892.80

3,182.47

2016-17

2,918.97

9,943.09

3,546.88

6,650.51

3,361.53

2017-18

2,927.34

10,833.83

3,978.47

7,153.84

3,674.70

2018-19

3,190.23

11,754.86

4,384.81

7,902.27

4,255.91

2019-20

2,449.65

9,362.64

3,514.21

6,273.77

3,597.68

2020-21

2,048.40

10,681.52

4,514.21

7,239.74

4,051.83

2021-22

2,765.91

14,507.50

3,514.21

9,857.54

5,640.45

2022-23

3,650.12

14,953.30

3,967,66

10,862.52

5,942.47

Source: BGMEA

Table 4: Total Apparel Export from Bangladesh (Fiscal Year Basis) Value in US$ Million Year

Woven

Knitted

Total

2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23

3,364.32 3,124.82 3,258.27 3,538.07 3,598.20 4,083.82 4,657.63 5,167.28 5,918.51 6,013.43 8,432.40 9,603.34 11,039.85 12,442.07 13,064.61 14,738.74 14,392.59 1,5426.25 17,244.73 14,041.19 14,496.70 19,398.84 21,253.41

1,495.51 1,458.93 1,653.82 2,148.02 2,819.47 3,816.98 4,553.60 5,532.52 6,429.26 6,483.29 9,482.06 9,486.39 10,475.88 12,049.81 12,426.79 13,355.42 13,757.25 15,188.15 16,888.54 13,908.00 16,960.03 23,214.32 25,738.20

4,859.83 4,583.75 4,912.09 5,686.09 6,417.67 7,900.80 9,211.23 10,699.80 12,347.77 12,496.72 17,914.46 19,089.73 21,515.73 24,491.88 25,491.40 28,094.16 28,149.84 30,614.76 34,133.27 27,949.19 31,456.73 42,613.16 46,991.61

Bangladesh

Year 2001-02

Source: Export Promotion Bureau Compiled by BGMEA

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 5: Total Value of Apparel Exports from Bangladesh (Calendar year basis) (Value in US$ Million)

Bangladesh

Year Woven

Knitted

Total

1997

2,621.33

810.49

3,431.82

1998

2,871.06

976.29

3,847.35

1999

2,987.73

1,169.90

4,157.63

2000

3,376.49

1,448.22

4,824.71

2001

3,162.28

1,432.72

4,595.00

2002

3,076.28

1,573.40

4,649.68

2003

3,398.84

1,850.36

5,249.20

2004

3,686.78

2,532.62

6,219.40

2005

3,689.60

3,210.48

6,900.08

2006

4,544.83

4,388.67

8,933.50

2007

4,608.40

4,741.93

9,350.33

2008

5,655.50

6,223.42

11,878.92

2009

5,695.88

6,194.61

11,890.49

2010

7,067.34

7,787.26

14,854.60

2011

9,252.80

9,961.67

19,214.47

2012

10,117.43

9,670.71

19,788.14

2013

12,052.30

11,448.68

23,500.98

2014

12,421.26

12,162.70

24,583.96

2015

13,805.44

12,797.26

26,602.70

2016

14,931.33

13,736.95

28,668.29

2017

14,673.99

14,538.94

29,212.93

2018

16,681.04

16,245.84

32,926.88

2019

16,630.64

16,441.74

33,072.38

2020

13,242.36

14,228.87

27,470.73

2021

14,496.70

16,960.03

31,456.73

2022

19,398.84

23,214.32

42,613.16

2023

21,253.41

25,738.20

46,991.61

Source: BGMEA

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 1: India’s Exports of Cotton Textile Value in US$ Billion Yarns

Fabrics

Madeups

Total

Year Value

% Share

Value

% Share

Value

% Share

Value

% Share

2018-19

3.90

34

2.42

21

5.25

45

11.57

100

2019-20

2.77

27

2.48

24

4.94

49

10.19

100

2020-21

2.80

27

2.30

23

5.01

50

10.11

100

2021-22

2.82

27

3.10

25

4.99

50

16.42

100

2022-23 Source: GTIS / Texprocil

Table 2: India’s Country wise Exports of Cotton Textile Million United States Dollars

% Share

% Change

Country 2021-22

2022-23

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023/2022

World

8,768.25

13,607.18

9452.57

100.00

100.00

100.00

-30.53

United States

2,604.54

3,311.98

2,438.32

29.70

24.34

25.80

-26.38

Bangladesh

1,018.68

3,015.92

1,558.92

11.62

22.16

16.49

-48.31

Sri Lanka

318.83

479.66

425.01

3.64

3.53

4.50

-11.39

Germany

219.72

264.45

259.88

2.51

1.94

2.75

-1.73

China

694.04

799.84

233.34

7.92

5.88

2.47

-70.83

UK

198.70

243.84

216.76

2.27

1.79

2.29

-11.11

Egypt

145.13

281.90

205.94

1.66

2.07

2.18

-26.94

UAE

189.08

215.82

201.25

2.16

1.59

2.13

-6.75

Senegal

95.61

159.79

180.64

1.09

1.17

1.91

13.05

Italy

97.63

168.59

177.53

1.11

1.24

1.88

5.30

S, Korea

204.79

297.80

169.79

2.34

2.19

1.80

-42.98

Australia

121.99

135.79

144.41

1.39

1.00

1.53

6.35

Canada

113.96

162.16

137.16

1.30

1.19

1.45

-15.42

France

104.57

147.48

135.95

1.19

1.08

1.44

-7.82

Portugal

131.58

267.56

132.07

1.50

1.97

1.40

-50.64

India

2020-21

Source: GDGCIS / MOC

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 3: India’s Exports of Cotton Yarns Million United States Dollars

% Share

% Change

India

Country 2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023/2022

World

2,806.17

5,518.93

2,766.54

100.00

100.00

100.00

-49.87

Bangladesh

671.90

2,310.15

1,018.22

23.94

41.86

36.80

-55.92

China

667.96

777.33

208.90

23.80

14.08

7.55

-73.13

Egypt

124.92

241.49

171.94

4.45

4.38

6.22

-28.80

Portugal

121.85

251.03

119.28

4.34

4.55

4.31

-52.49

Peru

141.05

193.35

103.20

5.03

3.50

3.73

-46.63

Sri Lanka

78.46

114.61

97.69

2.80

2.08

3.53

-14.77

Turkey

59.90

199.50

89.59

2.13

3.61

3.24

-55.09

Vietnam

168.73

197.67

84.03

6.01

3.58

3.04

-57.49

South Korea

95.76

148.26

82.32

3.41

2.69

2.98

-44.47

Italy

28.10

69.49

76.50

1.00

1.26

2.77

10.08

Source: DGCIS / MOC

Table 4: India’s Exports of Cotton Fabrics Million United States Dollars

% Share

% Change

Country 2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023/2022

World

2,004.94

3,101.70

2,525.43

100.00

100.00

100.00

-18.58

Bangladesh

346.22

704.72

538.43

17.27

22.72

21.32

-23.60

Sri Lanka

233.61

356.31

320.52

11.65

11.49

12.69

-10.04

United States

192.42

268.34

180.85

9.60

8.65

7.16

-32.60

Senegal

94.86

159.23

175.08

4.73

5.13

6.93

9.96

UAE

60.67

90.64

90.96

3.03

2.92

3.60

0.36

South Korea

100.58

139.23

78.52

5.02

4.49

3.11

-43.61

Nigeria

88.55

100.71

71.43

4.42

3.25

2.83

-29.07

Benin

12.42

33.72

69.74

0.62

1.09

2.76

106.83

Sudan

62.58

57.95

68.01

3.12

1.87

2.69

17.36

Thailand

36.71

43.90

50.57

1.83

1.42

2.00

15.19

Source: DGCIS / MOC

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 5: India’s Exports of Cotton Made-ups Million United States Dollars

% Share

% Change

Country 2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023/2022

World

3,957.14

4,986.55

4,160.59

100.00

100.00

100.00

-16.56

United States

2,386.99

2,995.87

2,236.02

60.32

60.08

53.74

-25.36

United Kingdom

180.63

216.30

192.93

4.56

4.34

4.64

-10.80

Germany

158.80

179.69

181.71

4.01

3.60

4.37

1.12

Australia

115.06

129.90

139.17

2.91

2.60

3.35

7.14

Canada

106.89

150.90

126.10

2.70

3.03

3.03

-16.43

France

96.62

137.73

124.60

2.44

2.76

2.99

-9.53

UAE

124.11

108.66

101.65

3.14

2.18

2.44

-6.46

Netherlands

66.30

92.76

98.17

1.68

1.86

2.36

5.83

Italy

47.83

59.59

71.26

1.21

1.19

1.71

19.60

Spain

34.11

71.06

69.10

0.86

1.42

1.66

-2.76

India

Source: DGCIS / MOC

Table 6: India’s Imports of Cotton Textile Million United States Dollars

% Share

% Change

Country 2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

2023/2022

World

8,768.25

13,607.18

9,452.57

100.00

100.00

100.00

-30.53

North America (USA/Canada)

2,718.50

3,474.14

2,575.48

31.00

25.53

27.25

-25.87

SAARC

1,435.56

6,616.68

2,060.14

16.37

26.58

21.79

-43.04

Zone Africa

933.67

1,320.79

1,219.66

10.65

9.71

12.90

-7.66

EU27

913.97

1380.99

1,177.43

10.42

10.15

12.46

-14.74

South America/ Mexico

420.90

668.54

417.78

4.80

4.91

4.42

-37.51

ASEAN

402.46

535.05

402.42

4.59

3.93

4.26

-24.79

Middle East

353.08

402.54

381.62

4.03

2.96

4.04

-5.20

Hong Kong / China

713.92

809.54

238.67

8.14

5.95

2.52

-70.52

CIS

12.72

16.63

6.37

0.15

0.12

0.07

61.70

Source: DGCIS / MOC

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Table 1: EU (27) Imports of Textile and Clothing Value in US $ Billion

2020

2021

2022

Jan/Apr 2022

Jan/Apr 2023

Textiles

52.44

40.04

40.04

14.92

11.72

% Growth

59.83%

-23.64%

-23.64%

8.53%

-21.43%

Clothing

78.44

85.25

85.25

32.29

30.01

% Growth

-12.32%

8.67

8.67%

22.70%

-7.08%

Total: T & C

130.88

125.29

125.29

47.21

41.73

% Growth

7.04%

-4.27%

-4.27%

17.84%

11.61%

Details

European Union

Source: GTA / Eurostat / Texprocil

Table 2: EU (27) Exports of Textiles and Clothing Value in US$ Billion January - December

% Share

Country 2020

2021

2022

Jan./Dec. 2022-2021

Jan.-Dec. 2022

Jan/Apr 2023

World

130.88

125.29

145.03

15.76

100.00

100.00

China

54.98

41.35

45.33

9.62

31.26

26.25

Bangladesh

14.46

17.40

23.61

35.69

16.28

17.37

Turkey

14.01

17.24

18.50

7.32

12.76

13.16

India

5.54

7.19

8.32

15.79

5.74

6.60

Pakistan

4.76

5.96

7.48

25.47

5.16

5.13

Vietnam

4.01

4.04

5.47

35.60

3.77

3.84

Cambodia

2.81

2.84

3.89

36.97

2.68

2.59

Morocco

2.56

3.11

3.32

6.86

2.29

2.30

Myanmar

2.31

1.98

3.30

66.20

2.27

1.96

United Kingdom

7.06

3.74

2.99

-19.96

2.06

2.63

Source: GTA / Eurostat / Texprocil

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Annual Fact File 2023

Table 3: EU (27) Exports of Textiles Value in US$ Billion.

January - December

% Growth

% Share

Country 2021

2022

Jan./Dec. 2022-2021

Jan.-Dec. 2022

Jan.-Apr. 2023

World

52.44

40.04

41.30

3.15

100.00

100.00

China

31.37

15.58

15.16

-2.73

36.70

32.69

Turkey

4.80

6.35

6.45

1.57

15.62

15.73

Pakistan

2.32

2.88

3.51

21.95

8.50

8.33

India

2.19

3.17

3.43

8.20

8.29

7.98

United Kingdom

2.28

1.92

1.69

-12.04

4.09

5.47

U.S. America

1.01

1.10

1.35

23.08

3.27

4.73

South Korea

0.98

1.09

1.23

12.26

2.97

2.97

Vietnam

0.85

0.66

0.85

30.00

2.07

2.22

Japan

0.63

0.70

0.84

20.17

2.05

2.39

Switzerland

0.72

0.73

0.73

-0.74

1.76

2.24

European Union

2020

Source: GTA / Eurostat / Texprocil

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Table 1: USA Imports of Textile and Clothing Value in US $ Billion

Details

2020

2021

2022

Jan./June 2022 Jan./June 2023

Textiles

43.64

37.48

36.83

19.35

15.03

% Growth

43.38%

-14.11%

-1.72%

7.39%

-22.35%

Clothing

68.53

82.74

100.26

49.74

38.26

% Growth

-18.96%

20.73%

21.18%

37.07%

-23.08%

Total: T & C

112.17

120.21

137.09

69.10

53.29

% Growth

-2.46%

7.17%

14.04%

27.23%

-22.88%

United States of America

Source: GTA, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census

Table 2: USA Exports of Textiles and Clothing Value in US$ Billion January - December Country

% Share

2020

2021

2022

Jan./Dec. 2022/2021

Jan.-Dec. 2022

Jan.-June 2023

World

112.17

120.21

137.09

14.04

100.00

100.00

China

42.67

34.36

34.87

1.46

25.43

22.77

Vietnam

14.05

15.36

19.23

25.21

14.02

13.22

India

7.23

10.42

11.62

11.60

8.48

9.25

Bangladesh

5.36

7.23

9.64

33.33

7.03

7.01

Indonesia

3.77

4.45

5.97

34.00

4.35

4.23

Mexico

4.37

5.16

5.64

9.21

4.11

5.12

Pakistan

3.02

4.28

4.81

12.37

3.50

3.49

Cambodia

3.07

3.70

4.60

24.43

3.35

2.95

Honduras

2.06

2.83

3.37

19.25

2.46

2.36

Turkey

2.27

2.99

2.92

-2.12

2.13

2.32

Source: GTA, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 3: USA Exports of Textiles Value in US$ Billion January - December

% Growth

Country

% Share

2021

2022

Jan./Dec. 2022/2021

Jan.-Dec. 2022

Jan.-June 2023

World

43.64

37.48

36.83

-1.72

100.00

100.00

China

24.03

13.90

12.79

-7.98

34.73

30.97

India

4.16

6.19

5.90

-4.58

16.03

15.96

Mexico

1.95

2.19

2.36

7.83

6.40

8.12

Pakistan

1.59

2.01

2.03

1.12

5.52

5.65

Turkey

1.54

2.10

1.88

-10.31

5.12

4.94

South Korea

1.10

1.24

1.33

7.35

3.61

3.58

Vietnam

1.30

1.08

1.21

11.95

3.28

3.06

Canada

1.05

1.07

1.06

-1.36

2.87

3.63

Germany

0.62

0.75

0.77

2.57

2.09

2.55

Taiwan

0.60

0.69

0.77

11.36

2.08

1.85

Source: GTA, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census

United States of America

2020

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 4: USA Imports of Textile and Apparel Value in US$ Million Country - Product

2021

2022

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

3,339 9,441 32,777 84,875 130,432

3,876 9,782 32,068 103,110 148,836

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

199 705 281 515 1,700

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

183 754 1,632 3,254 5,823

(January - August) 2022

2023

3311 8,329 27,711 89,795 129,146

2,658 7,085 22,268 69,820 101,831

148 614 223 463 1,448

148 631 208 439 1,426

242 646 1,413 3,043 5,344

209 683 1,497 2,822 5,211

309 1,010 4,257 5,054 10,630

224 721 3,554 3,985 8,484

48 185 1607 2414 4,254

33 157 1350 1758 3,298

340 1,447 13,197 20,633 35,617

239 1,065 9,992 15,329 26,625

347 634 184 203 1,368

280 474 162 180 1,096

1 2 12 73 88

1 1.4 7 58 67

World

CANADA 173 729 267 581 1,750

United States of America

MEXICO 278 765 1,689 3,597 6,329

INDIA Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

294 1,045 5,363 4,242 10,944

348 1,143 4,927 5,734 12,152

PAKISTAN Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

39 219 1877 2278 4,413

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

392 1851 16,168 21,377 39,788

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

363 691 195 189 1,438

51 217 1910 2790 4,968

CHINA 391 1679 15,113 23,239 40,422

SOUTH KOREA 417 745 212 234 1,608

HONG KONG Yarn 1 1 Fabric 2.6 3.3 Made-up 15 14 Apparel 118 82 Total 137 100 Source: U.S Department of Commerce, Office of Textile and Apparel.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 4: USA Imports of Textile and Apparel Value in US$ Million Country - Product

2022

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

118 423 241 181 963

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

159 473 39 91 762

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

654 1,830 1,395 2,761 6,640

2023

(January - August) 2022

2023

115 409 210 188 922

101 304 150 112 667

186 420 31 88 725

152 394 23 80 649

682 1,563 1,249 2,878 6,372

568 1,445 1,051 2,989 6,053

682 1,563 1,249 2,887 6,381

568 1,445 1,051 2,997 6,061

487 586 3,072 27,476 31,621

397 474 2,468 20,673 24,012

0 18 829 848 1,695

1 10 649 660 1,320

8 47 703 7,014 7,772

8 37 1,025 10,544 11,614

453 1,383 1,968 14,513 18,317

418 1,415 2,012 11,830 15,675

TAIWAN 139 469 256 216 1,080

JAPAN 220 439 36 106 801

EU 27

EU 28 Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

655 1,830 1,396 2,767 6,648

812 1,861 1,485 3,499 7,657

ASEAN Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

455 607 2602 24,334 27,998

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

0 1 26 1,009 1,036

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

9 57 792 8,965 9,824

565 696 3,524 31,220 36,005

United States of America

812 1,861 1,485 3,489 7,647

CBI 0 3 20 971 994

LDDC exc. HAITI 11 65 1,057 11,631 12,764

W HEMI Yarn 453 526 Fabric 1,581 1,638 Made-up 2,304 2,351 Apparel 14,663 17,196 Total 19,001 21,711 Source: U.S Department of Commerce, Office of Textile and Apparel.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 5: USA Exports of Textile and Apparel Value in US$ Million Country - Product

2021

2022

(January - October) 2022

2023

3,908 7,454 3,530 6,190 21,082

3,504 7,024 3,258 6,130 19,916

289 1,256 1,670 1,858 5,073

216 1,178 1,412 1,818 4,624

463 3,195 683 1,479 5,820

436 3,135 713 1,554 5,838

41 53 19 41 154

57 53 22 45 177

14 1 1 21 37

12 1 1 25 39

116 358 58 130 662

124 290 71 189 674

96 51 25 85 257

99 56 27 75 257

16 139 20 46 221

14 94 25 62 195

World Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

3,916 8,521 4,076 6,138 22,651

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

267 1,450 1,827 1,809 5,353

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

476 3,570 806 1,416 6,268

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

33 55 79 41 208

4,577 8,777 4,187 7,377 24,918

Canada 340 1,467 1,957 2,233 5,997

United States of America

MEXICO 545 3,750 810 1,731 6,836

INDIA 51 64 23 50 188

PAKISTAN Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

24 1 13 20 58

16 1 1 26 44

CHINA Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

131 448 115 153 847

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

85 73 30 75 263

139 433 79 147 798

SOUTH KOREA 117 63 29 103 312

HONG KONG Yarn 21 19 Fabric 166 166 Made-up 29 24 Apparel 55 59 Total 271 268 Source: U.S Department of Commerce, Office of Textile and Apparel.

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Annual Fact File 2023 Table 5: USA Exports of Textile and Apparel Value in US$ Million Country - Product

2021

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

15 62 17 16 110

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

107 122 75 172 476

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

497 929 322 579 2,327

2022

(January - October) 2022

2023

8 58 15 13 94

6 48 14 15 83

105 107 59 168 439

73 100 47 151 371

466 743 325 673 2,207

571 704 325 673 2,273

466 746 326 673 2,211

571 706 325 674 2,276

162 231 66 51 510

197 184 68 60 509

4 32 66 50 152

3 30 57 65 155

9 12 14 53 87

7 12 21 32 71

2,678 5,453 2,668 4,513 15,312

2,110 5,236 2,437 43,46 14,129

TAIWAN 9 65 17 16 107

JAPAN 122 130 69 198 519

EU 27

EU 28 Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

497 930 323 579 2,329

566 881 391 819 2,657

ASEAN Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

184 272 86 47 589

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

6 39 57 42 144

Yarn Fabric Made-up Apparel Total

7 19 18 64 108

199 268 80 63 610

United States of America

566 877 390 819 2,652

CBI 4 38 81 64 187

LDDC exc. HAITI 15 17 45 87 163

W HEMI Yarn 2,559 3,092 Fabric 6,112 6,396 Made-up 2,976 3,147 Apparel 4,447 5,357 Total 16,094 17,992 Source: U.S Department of Commerce, Office of Textile and Apparel.

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