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Bahrain apparel imports edge up in Jan-Oct 2025, China widens lead

02 Jan '26

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Bahrain apparel imports edge up in Jan-Oct 2025, China widens lead

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Bahrain's apparel imports edged up slightly in January–October ****, reflecting steady consumer demand and stable retail activity.
China strengthened its lead as the top supplier, gaining share at the expense of India and other traditional sources.
Imports remained concentrated in trousers, casualwear and dresses, highlighting sustained demand for everyday and womenswear categories.

China further strengthened its position as Bahrain’s largest apparel supplier, accounting for $**.*** million, or **.** per cent, of total imports in the first ten months of ****, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/" target="_blank">sourcing intelligence tool TexPro. This marks a notable rise from a **.** per cent share in the same period last year, reflecting China’s continued competitiveness in price-sensitive segments and fast-replenishment categories.

India ranked second with shipments valued at $**.*** million, though its share slipped to **.** per cent from **.** per cent a year earlier. Bangladesh followed at $**.*** million, capturing *.** per cent of the market and showing a modest improvement over its **** share. Turkiye supplied $**.*** million worth of apparel, accounting for *.** per cent, while Italy remained a key European source with imports of $**.*** million, or *.** per cent.