South Korea’s apparel imports rose 1.79 per cent to $1.982 billion in January-February 2026, with February alone up 6.3 per cent.
Growth was driven by both knitted and non-knitted segments.
Meanwhile, textile exports, including man-made filaments and knitted fabrics, declined due to weak global demand and rising competition.
Overall apparel imports fell slightly in 2025, despite growth in 2024.South Korea’s apparel imports rose 1.79 per cent to $1.982 billion in January-February 2026, with February alone up 6.3 per cent.
Growth was driven by both knitted and non-knitted segments.
Meanwhile, textile exports, including man-made filaments and knitted fabrics, declined due to weak global demand and rising competition.
Overall apparel imports fell slightly in 2025, despite growth in 2024.
