Australia’s textile and apparel trade showed mixed trends in FY26, as apparel imports fell 2.39 per cent during July-March, while textile yarn and fabric imports rose 3.75 per cent, indicating resilient domestic demand.
Fibre exports also improved during the period.
The latest trend contrasts with FY25, when export performance remained weak despite recovery in apparel and textile imports.Australia’s textile and apparel trade showed mixed trends in FY26, as apparel imports fell 2.39 per cent during July-March, while textile yarn and fabric imports rose 3.75 per cent, indicating resilient domestic demand.
Fibre exports also improved during the period.
The latest trend contrasts with FY25, when export performance remained weak despite recovery in apparel and textile imports.
Australian apparel imports down 2.3% to $7.1 bn in July-March
