On a month-on-month basis, apparel imports rose *.** per cent in September **** to Au$*.*** billion, compared to Au$*.*** billion in September ****. This gradual increase is linked to seasonal restocking ahead of the year-end promotional cycle and anticipated holiday sales.
In contrast, imports of textile yarn, fabrics, and made-up articles (code **) increased by *.** per cent to Au$*.*** billion (~$***.** million) during July–September ****, up from Au$*.*** billion in the same period of the previous fiscal. The rise suggests steady activity in domestic manufacturing segments such as apparel, upholstery, and home textiles, where mills and converters are maintaining production schedules after earlier cost and demand adjustments.
