In contrast, Chile’s total apparel imports were $*.*** billion in the same period of ****, while imports from China stood at $*.*** billion (**.** per cent share). The recovery marks a return to **** levels, when China held **.** per cent of Chile’s apparel market, reaffirming its dominant supplier position. Bangladesh followed distantly with $***.** million (*.** per cent), maintaining its role as the second-largest supplier, though its share slipped marginally from *.** per cent last year, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/” target=”_blank”>sourcing intelligence tool TexPro.
Vietnam’s apparel exports to Chile rose to $**.** million (*.** per cent), while India’s increased modestly to $**.** million (*.** per cent). Cambodia’s shipments declined slightly to $**.** million (*.** per cent) compared to ****. China’s competitive pricing and flexible sourcing capabilities continue to squeeze regional suppliers despite Chile’s efforts to diversify imports.
