World & BusinessIndia’s apparel export share reportedly stayed near 3% in 2025 as China lost ground
The Economic Times reports that Bangladesh and Vietnam captured much of the shift toward sourcing beyond China, while India faced fragmented capacity, higher costs and weak integration.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that India’s share of global apparel exports held at around 3% in 2025 despite China’s declining dominance. Bangladesh and Vietnam captured much of the China+1 shift toward sourcing beyond China. Citing PL Capital, the outlet says improved trade access and policy support could create fresh opportunities for India, but fragmented capacity, higher costs and weak integration remain constraints.
India’s apparel export share reportedly stayed near 3% in 2025 as China lost ground
The Economic Times reports that Bangladesh and Vietnam captured much of the shift toward sourcing beyond China, while India faced fragmented capacity, higher costs and weak integration.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that India’s share of global apparel exports held at around 3% in 2025 despite China’s declining dominance. Bangladesh and Vietnam captured much of the China+1 shift toward sourcing beyond China. Citing PL Capital, the outlet says improved trade access and policy support could create fresh opportunities for India, but fragmented capacity, higher costs and weak integration remain constraints.