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Global Footwear Production Rebounds in 2017 on Asia Consumption
After two years of flat growth, the global footwear sector is starting to rebound.
Bangladesh’s Growth Tied to Improving Infrastructure and Expanding Export Base
An IMF report contends that Bangladesh's economy is strong, but needs to address infrastructure problems and…
The Stats: 2017 US YTD Denim Imports
U.S. denim imports edged down in the first seven months of 2017, according to data from the Office of…
India’s Duty Drawback Rate Drop Could Mean Higher Prices for Sourcing There
The India government has slashed duty drawback rates effective from October 1, drawing the ire of apparel…
Textile Exports at Forefront of UN Sanctions on North Korea
Textile exports became a key negotiating chip in the nuclear showdown between North Korea and the U.S. and…
UPS X-PORT Challenge Helps Small Businesses Grow Globally
Global shipping giant UPS is putting a little fun and funding in a competition aimed at helping companies…
US Cotton Exports Surge, Fed by Vietnam and China
It's been a good year for U.S. cotton exporters, with substantial increases in shipments to Vietnam and its…
Textile and Apparel Imports Up, Pushed by Surge From Asian Makers
Led by significant gains by key Asian suppliers that had been sluggish so far this year, apparel and textile…
Bangladesh Apparel Export Increases Miss Projected Growth
Bangladesh export earnings continue to be fueled by the countries' ready-made garment industry, which…
Pakistan’s Textile Exports Could Decline by $1.2B in 2017
Pakistan's textile exports are on a downward spiral and don't show signs of improvement for 2017.
Bangladesh Garment Exports Rise With No Signs of Slowing
Bangladesh has been living the better part of the last few years plagued with concerns about safety in its…
India’s Denim Production Soars While Overall Apparel Flattens
The denim segment in India is expected to grow at a high rate, despite subdued growth in apparel exports and…
US Footwear Imports Up 6% in 2015
U.S. footwear imports rose by 6 percent in 2015, to $26.8 billion, according to the most recent U.S…
2015 U.S. Apparel Imports Grow by 3.8%
Despite sluggish consumer demand and a protracted ports slowdown early in the year, U.S. apparel imports…
Pakistan is Now India’s Top Cotton Customer
Pakistan imported 1.66 million bales of cotton (at 170 kilograms apiece) from India during the Oct.-Dec. 2015…