South Korea’s apparel imports declined 2.02 per cent to $11.201 billion in January–November, as softer consumer spending weighed on fashion-led categories.
Knitted apparel remained resilient due to steady demand for basics and athleisure, while non-knitted imports fell on cautious buying.
Upstream textile exports also declined, reflecting weaker global demand and intensifying competition from Asia.South Korea’s apparel imports declined 2.02 per cent to $11.201 billion in January–November, as softer consumer spending weighed on fashion-led categories.
Knitted apparel remained resilient due to steady demand for basics and athleisure, while non-knitted imports fell on cautious buying.
Upstream textile exports also declined, reflecting weaker global demand and intensifying competition from Asia.
