Global textile and apparel market is estimated to be valued at USD 2,358,190.00 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,107,397.0 Mn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% from 2025 to 2032.
The textile and apparel market is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising demand for ready-to-wear garments, sustainable fashion, and functional clothing. Expanding applications in technical textiles, industrial fabrics, and home textiles are fuelling market adoption. North America holds a notable share due to premium apparel demand, while Asia Pacific leads with strong domestic consumption, export opportunities, and supportive government initiatives. Innovations in sustainable fibres, e-commerce channels, and infrastructure development are expected to further propel global market growth.
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Asia-Pacific remains the significant exporter in the global textile and apparel industry. In 2024, Bangladesh's garment exports reached $50 billion, marking an 8.3% increase, positioning it as a major exporter of ready-made garments. Vietnam’s garment and textile exports totaled $24.4 billion with a notable 8.1% year-on-year increase. Meanwhile, India’s exports during April–October FY 2024–25 amounted to $21.36 billion, growing by 7%, with ready-made garments (RMG) making up 41% of that total.
India’s imports for the same period stood at $5.425 billion, down 1%, with man-made textiles accounting for 34%. The region’s trade is fuelled by robust demand from markets like North America and Europe, while evolving trade dynamics, e-commerce growth, and shifting supply chain strategies continue to reshape the landscape.
By material type, synthetic fibres held the largest share of 67.9% in 2025, driven by polyester, nylon, and blended fibres. These materials are widely used across clothing, technical textiles, and industrial fabrics due to their high durability, low maintenance, and cost-efficiency. Synthetic fibres are increasingly adopted in active wear, sportswear, and protective clothing, reflecting the growing preference for functional and performance-driven apparel. In May 2025, Indorama Ventures expanded its deja portfolio to include PET fibres and filament yarns made solely from discarded textile waste and lower carbon bio-fibres. The new products were first presented at the Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels, highlighting the company's efforts to boost sustainability in the textile industry.
By application, the clothing textiles segment dominated with a 42.7% share in 2025, fuelled by demand for ready-to-wear garments, fashion apparel, and functional clothing such as sports and protective wear. Growth is driven by urbanization, changing consumer lifestyles, and increasing disposable income, particularly in emerging economies. The segment benefits from both domestic consumption and export demand, reinforcing its position as the key driver of the textile and apparel market.
In January 2025, Lenzing Group expanded its LENZING Lyocell Fill portfolio within the TENCEL™ family, introduced a finer fibre variant tailored for filling applications in home textiles and apparel. These fibres offer improved thermal comfort, moisture control, and form-keeping properties, while being produced with comparably lower greenhouse gas emissions, providing an alternative to fossil-based materials.
Based on distribution channel, the offline sales segment is expected to dominate the market in 2025, driven by consumers’ preference for physical product experience, immediate product availability, and personalized customer service. Supermarkets, hypermarkets, brand outlets, and department stores remain key retail formats that provide wide product accessibility and brand visibility. The offline segment continues to benefit from established retail infrastructure and consumer trust, particularly in emerging markets where traditional retail channels hold strong influence.
In May 2025, Canada Goose introduced VIP lounges across select global stores, featuring curated displays, Canadian art, and immersive cold rooms to enhance the in-store shopping experience. The luxury apparel brand reported a 7% rise in quarterly revenue to approximately $385 million, with direct-to-consumer sales climbing nearly 16%. Executives emphasized that longer in-store browsing times are directly linked to higher conversion rates.
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Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the global textile and apparel market, accounting for 38.9% share in 2025. Regional growth is supported by strong domestic consumption, large-scale export demand, and favourable government initiatives such as India’s MITRA and PLI schemes, which are driving innovation and manufacturing competitiveness. China continues to lead with extensive textile production capacity, advanced manufacturing technologies, and strong global export performance. India, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries are witnessing robust expansion in technical textiles, sportswear, and sustainable apparel. Rising disposable income, urbanization, and the rapid growth of e-commerce channels further reinforce Asia Pacific’s position as the fastest-growing and largest regional contributor to the textile and apparel market.
In August 2025, India temporarily removed the 11% import duty on cotton from August 19 to September 30, aiming to alleviate challenges faced by its garment industry amid increased U.S. tariffs on garment exports . This move is expected to stabilize domestic cotton prices and enhance the competitiveness of Indian textiles in global markets.
North America accounted for 20.8% of the global textile and apparel market in 2025, with the United States driving regional demand. Growth is underpinned by strong consumer purchasing power, advanced retail and distribution infrastructure, and rising demand for premium apparel and technical textiles. The U.S. leads with innovations in sustainable, performance-oriented, and smart textiles, while Canada is witnessing increasing adoption in home décor, active wear, and sports textiles. High investment in sustainable fashion, coupled with a focus on advanced textile applications, creates significant opportunities for continued regional expansion. In February 2025, Ralph Lauren raised its annual revenue forecast, driven by strong demand from younger shoppers for its spring collection, including dresses, floral dinner jackets, and Polo shirts, boosting its shares by 15%. The company’s investments in brands like Polo and Purple Label attracted high-spending younger consumers in North America .
The United States holds a leading position in the North American textile and apparel market, supported by strong consumer purchasing power, advanced retail and distribution infrastructure, and robust demand for premium and technical textiles. The country leads in sustainable, performance-oriented, and smart textiles, reflecting growing focus on eco-friendly fabrics, innovation, and high-performance applications. Backed by technological advancements, R&D, and strong industry participation, the U.S. continues to shape regional and global textile and apparel trends. In August 2025, Gildan Activewear announced plans to acquire Hanesbrands for $2.2 billion, aiming to strengthen its position in the basic apparel market. The merger is expected to close by late 2025 or early 2026 and could yield over $200 million in cost synergies within three years.
India is emerging as a key market in the Asia Pacific textile and apparel sector, driven by rapid urbanization, infrastructure expansion, and growth in technical, sports, and sustainable textiles. Favourable government policies, such as Make in India and production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, coupled with rising domestic consumption and expanding e-commerce channels, are accelerating market adoption. Increasing demand for cost-effective, high-quality, and eco-friendly fabrics positions India as one of the fastest-growing contributors to the global textile and apparel market. In September 2025, Uttar Pradesh announced to host the third Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS-2025) in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29, where over 500 international buyers from nearly 80 countries are expected to attend. Organized by the state government, the event will feature products from 17 sectors, including agriculture, textiles, handicrafts, leather, and IT. The showcase aims to provide a global platform for "Made in UP" brands and strengthen exports.
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| Base Year: | 2024 | Market Size in 2025: | USD 2,358,190.00 Mn |
| Historical Data for: | 2020 To 2024 | Forecast Period: | 2025 To 2032 |
| Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR: | 4.0% | 2032 Value Projection: | USD 3,107,397.0 Mn |
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Albany International Corp, BSL Ltd., CTA Apparels, Hanesbrands Inc., Himatsingka Seide |
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Higher urbanization globally has hastened the emergence of a mobile-first consumer behaviour and attitude. With an increased number of individuals residing in densely populated urban areas, on-the-go lifestyles are now the norm. Fast-paced cities translate to customers now depending on their smart devices not only for day-to-day communications but also for all their needs, ranging from shopping, payment, and so much more. This paradigm change to a mobile-first strategy has hugely transformed the textile and apparel sector.
Historically famous for its physical stores, archaic inventory management, and reluctance to embrace technology, the industry is now undergoing a digital revolution at a fast clip, driven by changing consumer tastes and behaviours. The whole shopping and buying experience is now smartphone-optimized with features such as virtual and augmented reality to virtually try the outfits, mobile payment, and even doorstep delivery to consumers on the move.
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