Global textile trade surges 14% in 2022, surpasses pre-COVID levels
10 May 23 2 min read
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- Global textile trade surged by 14 per cent in 2022 compared to pre-COVID levels, supported by increased demand for medical face coverings during the pandemic, according to WTO.
- The value of textile trade declined in 2022 and 2021, but clothing trade saw significant growth, with a 9 per cent increase in 2022 and a 16 per cent increase compared to 2019.
Trade in clothing experienced significant growth, with a 9 per cent increase in 2022 compared to the previous year, following a growth rate of 17 per cent in 2021, as per WTO’s report on Global Trade Outlook and Statistics.
Notably, global clothing trade in 2022 was 16 per cent higher than the trade volume in 2019, indicating a robust recovery to surpass pre-pandemic levels.
In terms of value, world merchandise trade saw a 12 per cent rise to reach $25.26 trillion in 2022. However, this growth rate was slower compared to the remarkable 27 per cent growth experienced in 2021 following a 5.3 per cent decline in 2020. Importantly, global merchandise trade in 2022 was 32 per cent higher than the pre-pandemic level recorded in 2019.
- Swiss textile companies keen on cooperation with Uzbekistan
- Chinese cotton may stay weak, but short-term rebound possible
- Export subsidy grows but only Bangladesh RMG yields anticipated result
- IFC launches Dutch-backed textile sector project in Jordan
- MMF products dominate US home textile imports from Turkiye
The WTO report has projected a 1.7 per cent growth in world merchandise trade volume for 2023, with a further pickup to 3.2 per cent in 2024. However, the forecast is not without risks, as geopolitical tensions, food insecurity, potential financial instability resulting from tightening monetary policies, and increasing levels of debt pose potential downside risks to the projected growth.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
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