Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Indian RMG Exports: Mixed Results Amid Global Challenges
Indian readymade garment exports had mixed results in August 2025.
Exports decreased slightly compared to August 2024, but rose compared to August 2023.
Overall, exports grew between April and August 2025 compared to the same periods in 2023 and 2024.
Indian exporters are facing challenges, including fluctuating demand, rising costs, and global disruptions.
A rush to export goods occurred before new US tariffs were implemented.
Because Indian tariffs are higher than those of competitors like Bangladesh, Indian exporters are offering discounts to retain US buyers.
If tariffs stay high, exporters may lose market share in the US.
RMG exports decreased by 2.6% in August 2025 compared to August 2024.
RMG exports increased by 9% in August 2025 compared to August 2023.
Cumulative RMG exports from April-August 2025 reached $6.7 billion.
US imports of apparel from China fell sharply in Q1 2025.
Indian exporters are offering discounts to retain US buyers.
- Who
- Indian readymade garment (RMG) exporters
- What
- Fluctuating RMG export figures
- When
- August 2025; April-August 2025; Q1 2025
- Where
- India and the United States
- Why
- Due to fluctuating demand, rising costs, and tariffs
- August 2025 RMG Exports (YoY)
- -2.6%
- August 2025 RMG Exports (vs. Aug 2023)
- +9%
- Cumulative RMG Exports (Apr-Aug 2025)
- $6.7 billion
- Cumulative RMG Growth (Apr-Aug 2025 vs 2024)
- 5.8%
- Cumulative RMG Growth (Apr-Aug 2025 vs 2023)
- 13.3%
- US Imports from China (Q1 2025)
- $2.39 billion
- US Imports from China Decline (Q1 2025 vs 2024)
- 36.5%
Sources
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