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Brazil's home textile imports surge 16% as China expands lead

Brazil imported home textiles worth $***.*** million in the first seven months of the current year, **.** per cent higher than $***.*** million in the corresponding period last year, according to sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.

Shipments from China were valued at $***.*** million in the same period, up **.** per cent from $***.*** million last year. China’s share of Brazil’s imports rose to **.** per cent this year from **.** per cent in the same period of the previous year. China’s rising share highlights its dominance in Brazil’s home textile market, supported by competitive pricing and wide product variety.