The decline reflects subdued demand, particularly from Europe—a key market for UK clothing—and highlights ongoing challenges for the sector amid inflationary pressures, rising production costs, and competitive pricing from Asian suppliers. However, exports were slightly higher than the £*** million recorded in June ****.
Textile fabric exports in July **** edged up to £*** million (~$***.** million) from £*** million in July **** but were lower month-on-month, down from £*** million in June ****. Textile fibre exports dropped to £** million (~$**.** million) in July **** from £** million a year earlier but remained steady compared to the previous month.
