Japan’s apparel and accessory imports surged 22.9 per cent YoY to ¥328,148 million (~$2.06 billion) in February 2026, rebounding after a slow January.
Textile yarn and fabric imports also rose sharply, while exports of these products declined.
Apparel imports accounted for 3.4 per cent of total imports, reflecting improving demand, though export trends remained mixed.Japan’s apparel and accessory imports surged 22.9 per cent YoY to ¥328,148 million (~$2.06 billion) in February 2026, rebounding after a slow January.
Textile yarn and fabric imports also rose sharply, while exports of these products declined.
Apparel imports accounted for 3.4 per cent of total imports, reflecting improving demand, though export trends remained mixed.
