Import volumes mirrored the same trend. Canada imported *.*** million units in the first eight months of ****, down from *.*** million units in the same period of ****. The average landed price dipped further to $**.** per suit, marking a cumulative decline of nearly ** per cent since ****, when the average stood at $**.** per unit, according to *fashion.com/market-intelligence/texpro-textile-and-apparel/” target=”_blank”>sourcing intelligence tool TexPro. Retailers have been moving towards lower-value assortments as consumers prioritise affordability, prompting sourcing shifts to cheaper origins and lower-spec tailoring.
The price reduction suggests increased competition, lower unit-value buying, and retailers favouring budget sourcing channels rather than premium tailoring suppliers—a response to elevated inventory pressures, cautious buying cycles, and slower store traffic for formalwear categories.
