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India's textile and apparel exports grow in December 2025
In December 2025, India's textile and apparel exports grew by 0.40% compared to the same month in 2024, reaching $3.27 billion.
This growth happened despite challenges like a 50% tariff imposed by the US, India's largest export market.
The growth was seen in various segments like handicrafts, ready-made garments, and fabrics.
Throughout 2025, India's textile exports remained stable at $37.54 billion, with notable growth in markets like the UAE, Egypt, Poland, and several European countries.
The industry is focusing on diversifying its markets and improving its competitive edge in value-added and labor-intensive segments.
This shows that India's textile sector is resilient and well-positioned for future growth.
India's textile and apparel exports grew by 0.40% year-on-year in December 2025 to $3.27 billion.
Growth was seen in key segments like handicrafts (7.2%), ready-made garments (2.89%), and MMF yarn, fabrics, and made-ups (3.99%).
Calendar year performance for 2025 remained stable at $37.54 billion, with notable growth in handicrafts (17.5%) and ready-made garments (3.5%).
India's textile sector recorded export growth across 118 countries in January-November 2025, with strong expansion in emerging and traditional markets.
The industry's resilience is attributed to diversification, value-added manufacturing, traditional crafts, and employment-intensive production.
- Who
- India's textile and apparel exporters
- What
- 0.40% year-on-year growth in textile and apparel exports in December 2025
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- India, with exports to 118 countries including the US, UAE, Egypt, Poland, Sudan, Japan, Nigeria, Argentina, Cameroon, Uganda, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, and the UK
- Why
- Diversification into new markets, value-added manufacturing, traditional crafts, and employment-intensive production
- Export Value (December 2025)
- $3.27 billion
- Year-on-Year Growth (December 2025 vs 2024)
- 0.40%
- Calendar Year Performance (January-December 2025)
- $37.54 billion
- Key Export Segments
- Handicrafts, Ready-made garments, MMF yarn, fabrics, and made-ups
- Notable Export Growth (January-November 2025)
- 118 countries
- Emerging Markets with Strong Growth
- UAE, Egypt, Poland, Sudan, Japan, Nigeria, Argentina, Cameroon, Uganda
- Key European Markets with Growth
- Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, UK
- Growth Drivers
- Diversification, value-added manufacturing, traditional crafts, employment-intensive production
Sources
Ready-made garment exports rise 3% in December on diversification
Chinese Imports Touch $96 Bn This Fiscal
India’s textile and apparel exports grow for second straight month in December
Merchandise exports may face tough time due to US-India trade deal impasse, tariff threats: CRISIL
