India's textile and apparel exports grew for the second consecutive month in December
Despite a weak global trade environment and 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US, the country's largest export market for the sector, India's textile and apparel exports have demonstrated resilience in December, growing for the second consecutive month on a year-on-year basis.
The textile ministry said textile and apparel exports grew by 0.40 per cent to US$3.27 billion in December 2025 for the second consecutive month after strong growth in November compared to the previous year, reflecting the sector's "adaptability, diversified market presence and strength in value-added and labour-intensive sectors", the textile ministry said.
segment wise growth
During December 2025, export growth was broad-based across key sectors led by handicrafts (7.2 per cent), ready-made apparel (2.89 per cent), and MMF yarn, fabrics and made-ups (3.99 per cent).
The ministry said these trends underline India's competitive advantage in value-added manufacturing, traditional crafts and employment-intensive production even amid volatile global demand conditions.
calendar year performance
On calendar year basis (January-December 2025), textile and apparel exports remained stable at US$ 37.54 billion, with significant cumulative growth in handicrafts (17.5 percent), ready-made garments (3.5 percent), and jute products (3.5 percent).
The textile ministry said stability at this scale, despite geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures in key markets, reflects the structural strength of the sector and diverse export basket.
promote market diversification
The highlight of 2025 has been significant market diversification.
During January-November 2025, India's textile sector recorded export growth to 118 countries and export destinations compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting a broad improvement in market performance.
Strong expansion was seen in both emerging and traditional markets, including the United Arab Emirates (9.5 percent), Egypt (29.1 percent), Poland (19.3 percent), Sudan (182.9 percent), Japan (14.6 percent), Nigeria (20.5 percent), Argentina (77.8 percent), Cameroon (152.9 percent), and Uganda (75.7 percent), as well as key European markets such as Spain (7.9 percent) There was a continuous increase. percent), France, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom.
global sourcing power
The ministry said this diverse growth pattern underlines the resilience of India's textile export sector and strengthening India's global market presence across various destinations.
Overall, the sustained export momentum, wide market presence, and strong performance of value-added segments reaffirm India's position as a reliable and resilient global sourcing hub for textiles and apparel.
With continued emphasis on diversification, competitiveness and MSME participation, the sector is well positioned to increase exports and deepen its integration with global value chains in times to come.
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