Brazil’s apparel imports rose 19 per cent year-on-year to $833.75 million in Q1 2026, driven mainly by strong demand for man-made fibre and knitwear products.
China further strengthened its dominance, supplying over 60 per cent of imports, highlighting Brazil’s growing dependence on Chinese sourcing despite global diversification efforts.Brazil’s apparel imports rose 19 per cent year-on-year to $833.75 million in Q1 2026, driven mainly by strong demand for man-made fibre and knitwear products.
China further strengthened its dominance, supplying over 60 per cent of imports, highlighting Brazil’s growing dependence on Chinese sourcing despite global diversification efforts.
