Over the past two years, the global trade landscape has undergone dramatic changes: geopolitical fragmentation, rising tariff barriers, and supply chain re-localization are progressing simultaneously. For textile foreign trade, this presents both challenges and opportunities. Based on various public data sources, this guide identifies key markets and regions worth focusing on in 2026, aiming for "clear direction, accurate data, and practical approaches." Bangladesh: Apparel Powerhouse and a Br

The implementation of new regulations for the 2026 cotton import tariff quota has spurred a rise in the domestic imported cotton market. According to information from major ports like Qingdao and Zhangjiagang, as well as cotton textile enterprises, the issuance of new quotas has led to a sales peak for bonded cotton at the ports. There has been a surge in advance orders for customs-cleared spot cotton, officially initiating an industry-wide restocking surge. A trader at Qingdao Port revealed t

The recovery momentum of global manufacturing has slightly weakened. According to the global manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, the global manufacturing PMI stood at 49.6% in November 2025, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the previous month. It has remained within the 49%-50% range for nine consecutive months. The recovery momentum of global manufacturing weakened slightly compared to the previous month, t

According to the latest research, garment exporters in Bangladesh will need to bear approximately two-fifths of the tariff costs for goods exported to the European Union (EU) following the country's graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status. Research from the University of Dhaka indicates that after 2029, Bangladesh's exports to the EU could face tariffs of around 12%, while Vietnam, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka enjoy duty-free access due to free trade agreements and the Generalized

According to the "Vietnam Domestic Market Report 2025" released by the Department of Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, fueled by robust and sustained consumer spending growth, the country's retail sector performed exceptionally well in 2025, with total retail sales projected to reach $269 billion. Retail sales of goods and service revenue grew by approximately 9-10% year-on-year, marking the strongest growth rate in five years, exclud

Domestically, strong downstream textile consumption support, accelerated new cotton sales progress, coupled with the ongoing market expectations for tighter domestic supply in the next crop year, have driven the continuation of the upward trend in domestic cotton prices. This week, the average settlement price for the front-month Zhengzhou cotton futures contract was 14,515 RMB/ton, up 299 RMB/ton or 2.1% from the previous week. The average price of the National Cotton Price B Index, representin

At the 2025 Toronto Textile Exhibition, products from Vietnam's Bao Minh Textile Joint Stock Company and Viet Hung Textile Dyeing and Finishing Company captured the attention of Canadian and North American clients. Viet Hung focused on promoting its denim fabric series, while Bao Minh concentrated on the mid-to-high-end yarn and fabric sectors. The Vietnamese textile industry has gained positive international recognition for its excellent product quality. Although the Canadian market is limite

Recently, Jordan's nonwoven fabric (non-woven fabric) industry has become a hotspot for international capital attention. It is reported that an international investment of approximately$20 millionis being injected into the country, aiming to promote the expansion of production capacity and technological upgrading of high-end nonwoven fabrics for medical and sanitary uses. This move is regarded as a critical step in the strategic transformation of Jordan's textile industry from traditional garmen

Recently, Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transportation of Egypt, announced that the Ministry of Industry, in collaboration with relevant authorities and the Federation of Egyptian Industries, has established a specialized committee to combat tariff evasion and curb violations harming domestic industries. He stated that the committee will intensify efforts to ensure that spinning, textile, and garment factories strictly import raw

In response to the growing environmental problems brought about by the fast fashion consumption model, the Japanese government has formulated a dedicated "Action Plan for the Reduction of Clothing Waste." The plan aims to systematically reduce the massive amount of discarded clothing generated by households each year and drive the fashion industry toward a circular economy. In Japan, over 1 million tons of clothing are discarded annually, the majority of which is incinerated or landfilled along