China’s shipment of garments and accessories increased **.* per cent year on year to $**.*** billion from $**.*** billion, driven by steady demand from key markets such as the US and EU, where retailers have begun restocking after cautious inventory management in ****. Meanwhile, exports of textile products, including yarns, fabrics and related articles, rose at a faster pace of **.* per cent to $**.*** billion from $**.*** billion, supported by stronger downstream manufacturing activity across Asia and improved order flows from emerging sourcing hubs.
In February **** alone, exports of textile yarns, fabrics and related articles were valued at $**.*** billion, while garment shipments stood at $**.*** billion, taking the combined monthly total to $**.*** billion. The relatively balanced contribution of textiles and apparel highlights a synchronised recovery across the value chain, from raw materials to finished goods.
