China's textile and apparel exports rise 6.2% in first 10 months

(ECNS) -- China's textile and apparel exports totaled $259.06 billion in the first 10 months of 2026, up 6.2% from a year earlier, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles said Tuesday.

Textile exports reached $125.22 billion, up 6.4% from a year earlier, while apparel exports rose 6.1% to $133.84 billion.

In October alone, exports of textiles and apparel stood at $26.11 billion, up 17.3% from a year earlier but down 12% from September.

Textile exports reached $12.96 billion in October, up 15.1% from a year earlier and down 9% from September. Apparel exports totaled $13.15 billion, rising 19.7% from a year earlier but falling 14.7% from September.

Analysts said the growth in October was supported by a general recovery in overseas demand, the return of some orders and a relatively low base of comparison in the same period last year. They also called on textile and apparel companies to increase investment in design, research and development, and brand building, and to focus on improving product quality and value.

(By Tang Yuxian)