Japan’s apparel imports rose 3.1 per cent to 2,034,156 million yen (~$12.88 billion) in April–September 2026.
Yarn and fabric imports grew 13.6 per cent, while exports rose 8.4 per cent.
Textile machinery exports climbed 17.2 per cent to 161,172 million yen.
In September, apparel imports rose 6.1 per cent and textile machinery exports grew 15.8 per cent.Japan’s apparel imports rose 3.1 per cent to 2,034,156 million yen (~$12.88 billion) in April–September 2026.
Yarn and fabric imports grew 13.6 per cent, while exports rose 8.4 per cent.
Textile machinery exports climbed 17.2 per cent to 161,172 million yen.
In September, apparel imports rose 6.1 per cent and textile machinery exports grew 15.8 per cent.
Japan’s apparel imports rise 3.1% in first half of FY27
