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US textile exports slip in Jan-Nov amid weaker regional demand

11 Feb '26

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US textile exports slip in Jan-Nov amid weaker regional demand

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US textile and apparel exports declined ***.* per cent to $******** billion in January–November 2025, reflecting weaker demand across key regional supply chains, particularly in Mexico, Honduras and China. Yarn exports saw the sharpest fall, while fabrics and apparel also slipped. North America remained the dominant market. The decline signals softer manufacturing activity and ongoing structural shifts.

Shipments to major markets, including Mexico, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and China, contracted, with declines of up to **.** per cent. Exports to Mexico fell *.** per cent to $*,***.*** million, pointing to slower manufacturing activity in its export-oriented apparel sector, which relies heavily on US yarns and fabrics. Weakness in Honduras and the Dominican Republic similarly mirrors subdued orders. By contrast, exports to Japan, Guatemala and Belgium rose by as much as *.** per cent.

During the period, the US shipped textiles worth $*,***.*** million to Canada, $*,***.*** million to Honduras, $***.*** million to the Netherlands, $***.*** million to China, $***.*** million to Guatemala and $***.*** million to the Dominican Republic, underscoring North America’s continued dominance as the primary export market. However, the decline in shipments to China highlights ongoing structural shifts, as China increasingly produces upstream textile inputs domestically and prioritises self-sufficiency amid trade and policy considerations.