Chinese textile & garment exports down 2.3% in May 2026

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Chinese textile and apparel exports reached US $25.61 billion in May 2026, a year-on-year decrease of 2.3%, but a month-on-month increase of 6.4%.

Of this, textile exports totaled $12.59 billion in May 2026, down 0.3% from a year ago month and also a 0.9% decline over April 2026

While, apparel exports totaled $13.02 billion in the month under review, slipping 4.1% over May 2025, but growing 14.7% over its previous month.

From January to May, cumulative textile and apparel exports reached US$116.72 billion, a marginal increase of 0.1% over the same period of the earlier year.

Bhargav Pathak
Bhargav Pathakhttps://textilesresources.com
With a passion for the textile, apparel, and fashion industry, I embarked on a journey fueled by education from NIFT Gandhinagar and affiliation with NDBI at NID Ahmedabad. Since 2006, I've contributed to various corporate ventures, specializing in B2B, B2C, SaaS, and AI products within the textile domain. In July 2023, I launched TextilesResources.com, a knowledge hub offering the latest news, articles, and soon-to-come features like interviews and a trade fair calendar. Grateful for the growing community, we've recently introduced a Business Directory for enhanced visibility. Join us on LinkedIn and stay connected with the ever-evolving textile landscape!

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