China remains Australia’s largest apparel supplier in 2025 with over fifty per cent share, but its dominance is gradually slipping.
Apparel imports grew 3.07 per cent in January–June 2025 to $3.93 billion, while imports from China rose 2.84 per cent to $2.31 billion.
Bangladesh, Vietnam, India and Indonesia gained ground, reflecting retailers’ efforts to reduce reliance on China.China remains Australia’s largest apparel supplier in 2025 with over fifty per cent share, but its dominance is gradually slipping.
Apparel imports grew 3.07 per cent in January–June 2025 to $3.93 billion, while imports from China rose 2.84 per cent to $2.31 billion.
Bangladesh, Vietnam, India and Indonesia gained ground, reflecting retailers’ efforts to reduce reliance on China.
