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Australia's apparel imports down 1.4% to $2.1 bn in Q1 FY26

09 Nov '25

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Australia's apparel imports down 1.4% to $2.1 bn in Q1 FY26

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Australia's apparel imports fell *.*2 per cent to Au$***.*** billion (~$*,*** billion) in Q1 FY26 due to cautious consumer spending and leaner inventory strategies among retailers.
However, imports of textile yarn, fabrics, and made-up articles rose *.*1 per cent to Au$***.*** billion, reflecting steady domestic manufacturing activity.
Fibre imports also increased slightly.

On a month-on-month basis, apparel imports rose *.** per cent in September **** to Au$*.*** billion, compared to Au$*.*** billion in September ****. This gradual increase is linked to seasonal restocking ahead of the year-end promotional cycle and anticipated holiday sales.

In contrast, imports of textile yarn, fabrics, and made-up articles (code **) increased by *.** per cent to Au$*.*** billion (~$***.** million) during July–September ****, up from Au$*.*** billion in the same period of the previous fiscal. The rise suggests steady activity in domestic manufacturing segments such as apparel, upholstery, and home textiles, where mills and converters are maintaining production schedules after earlier cost and demand adjustments.