Japan’s apparel imports rose 2.8 per cent to ~$24.36 billion in FY 2025–26, reflecting steady demand despite global uncertainties, though March imports fell 3.9 per cent YoY.
Textile yarn and fabric imports were nearly flat, while exports showed marginal shifts.
Textile machinery exports remained strong, signalling resilience in Japan’s industrial segment.Japan’s apparel imports rose 2.8 per cent to ~$24.36 billion in FY 2025–26, reflecting steady demand despite global uncertainties, though March imports fell 3.9 per cent YoY.
Textile yarn and fabric imports were nearly flat, while exports showed marginal shifts.
Textile machinery exports remained strong, signalling resilience in Japan’s industrial segment.
