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South Korean apparel imports rise 2.8% in January-August 2026

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South Korea’s apparel imports rose 2.82 per cent to $7.901 billion in January-August 2026, with August shipments up 10.98 per cent to $1,283.819 million.
Knitted apparel imports grew 4.64 per cent and non-knitted apparel imports rose 1.47 per cent in the first eight months.
Exports of man-made filaments fell 4.32 per cent, while knitted or crocheted fabrics gained 8.56 per cent.South Korea’s apparel imports rose 2.82 per cent to $7.901 billion in January-August 2026, with August shipments up 10.98 per cent to $1,283.819 million.
Knitted apparel imports grew 4.64 per cent and non-knitted apparel imports rose 1.47 per cent in the first eight months.
Exports of man-made filaments fell 4.32 per cent, while knitted or crocheted fabrics gained 8.56 per cent.