China retains lead as South Korea’s top textile supplier

China remains South Korea’s largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for 38.01 per cent of apparel imports in Jan–Aug.
Its dominance spans fabrics, yarns, and synthetic fibres, driven by integrated petrochemical capacity and cost efficiency.
Despite South Korea’s efforts to diversify under RCEP, China’s scale, proximity, and digital manufacturing capabilities ensure continued trade reliance.China remains South Korea’s largest supplier of textiles and apparel, accounting for 38.01 per cent of apparel imports in Jan–Aug.
Its dominance spans fabrics, yarns, and synthetic fibres, driven by integrated petrochemical capacity and cost efficiency.
Despite South Korea’s efforts to diversify under RCEP, China’s scale, proximity, and digital manufacturing capabilities ensure continued trade reliance.