Apparel market in the Asia-Pacific region - statistics & facts

The Asia-Pacific region (APAC) houses some of the largest apparel markets in the world, including China, India, and Japan. As a key player in international trade, China remains the world's leading apparel exporter, followed closely by Bangladesh and Vietnam. Many Asian countries have established robust garment, textiles, and footwear (GTF) manufacturing sectors, which contribute considerably to their GDPs and supply the global apparel market.

Apparel market revenue worldwide: ***tr USD

Apparel market revenue in APAC: *****bn USD

Leading APAC country with highest apparel market revenue: China

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Overview

Revenue in the apparel market worldwide 2018-2029, by country
Revenue in the apparel market worldwide 2018-2029, by country
Revenue in the apparel market worldwide from 2018 to 2029, by selected country (in billion U.S. dollars)
Leading exporters of clothing worldwide by value 2024
Leading exporters of clothing worldwide by value 2024
Leading exporting countries of clothing worldwide by value in 2024 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Leading importers of apparel worldwide by value 2024
Leading importers of apparel worldwide by value 2024
Leading importing countries of apparel worldwide by value in 2024 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Revenue in the fashion e-commerce market in Asia from 2017 to 2030 (in billion U.S. dollars)

Segments

Revenue in the women's apparel segment worldwide 2018-2029, by country
Revenue in the women's apparel segment worldwide 2018-2029, by country
Revenue in the women's apparel segment worldwide from 2018 to 2029, by selected country (in billion U.S. dollars)
Revenue of the men's apparel market worldwide by country 2023
Revenue of the men's apparel market worldwide by country 2023
Revenue of the men's apparel market worldwide by country in 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Revenue in the children's apparel segment worldwide 2018-2029, by country
Revenue in the children's apparel segment worldwide 2018-2029, by country
Revenue in the children's apparel segment worldwide from 2018 to 2029, by selected country (in billion U.S. dollars)
Revenue in the accessories market worldwide 2018-2030, by country
Revenue in the accessories market worldwide 2018-2030, by country
Revenue in the accessories market worldwide from 2018 to 2030, by selected country (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Revenue of the underwear market worldwide by country 2024
Revenue of the underwear market worldwide by country in 2024 (in million U.S. dollars)

Production

Production volume of apparel China 2015-2024
Production volume of apparel China 2015-2024
Production volume of apparel in China from 2015 to 2024 (in billion pieces)
Apparel market production volume in Bangladesh 2018-2029, by product type
Apparel market production volume in Bangladesh 2018-2029, by product type
Apparel market production volume in Bangladesh from 2018 to 2029, by product type (in millions)
Production volume of clothes in Vietnam 2010-2024
Production volume of clothes in Vietnam 2010-2024
Production volume of clothes in Vietnam from 2010 to 2024 (in million pieces)
Apparel and shoes production volume Thailand 2024, by type
Apparel and shoes production volume Thailand 2024, by type
Production volume of apparel and shoes in Thailand as of April 2024, by type (in 1,000 pieces)

Exports

Export value of t-shirts APAC 2024, by country and type
Export value of t-shirts APAC 2024, by country and type
Export value of cotton and non-cotton t-shirts in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024, by selected country (in billion U.S. dollars)
Export value of baby clothing APAC 2023, by country
Export value of baby clothing APAC 2023, by country
Export value of baby clothing in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, by selected country (billion U.S. dollars)
Export value of hats APAC 2023, by country
Export value of hats APAC 2023, by country
Export value of hats in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, by selected country or territory (billion U.S. dollars)
Export value of knitted or crocheted apparel and accessories ASEAN 2023, by country
Export value of knitted or crocheted apparel and accessories ASEAN 2023, by country
Export value of knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories in ASEAN countries in 2023, by country (in million U.S. dollars)
Export value of non-knitted or crocheted apparel ASEAN 2023, by country
Export value of non-knitted or crocheted apparel ASEAN 2023, by country
Export value of non-knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories in ASEAN countries in 2023, by country (in million U.S. dollars)
Ready-made garments' export value Bangladesh 2014-2024
Ready-made garments' export value Bangladesh 2014-2024
Export value of ready-made garments (RMG) in Bangladesh from 2014 to 2024 (in billion U.S. dollars)

Imports

Import value of knitted or crocheted apparel and accessories ASEAN 2023, by country
Import value of knitted or crocheted apparel and accessories ASEAN 2023, by country
Import value of knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories in ASEAN countries in 2023, by country (in million U.S. dollars)
Import value of non-knitted or crocheted apparel ASEAN 2023, by country
Import value of non-knitted or crocheted apparel ASEAN 2023, by country
Import value of non-knitted or crocheted apparel and clothing accessories in ASEAN countries in 2023, by country (in million U.S. dollars)
Value of U.S. apparel imports from Asia 2005-2023
Value of U.S. apparel imports from Asia 2005-2023
Apparel manufacturing product imports from Asia to the United States from 2005 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)

Leading companies

Most valuable clothing brands worldwide in 2025
Most valuable clothing brands worldwide in 2025
Brand value of the leading 10 apparel brands worldwide in 2025 (in million U.S. dollars)
Leading retailers APAC 2023, by retail revenue
Leading retailers APAC 2023, by retail revenue
Leading retailers in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, by retail revenue (in billion U.S. dollars)
Retail revenue share of leading five companies APAC 2023
Retail revenue share of leading five companies APAC 2023
Share of retail revenue of the leading five companies in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023
Leading clothing companies APAC 2025, by market cap
Leading clothing companies APAC 2025, by market cap
Leading clothing companies in the Asia-Pacific region as of June 2025, by market capitalization (in billion U.S. dollars)
Leading textile and clothing manufacturers on the Fortune China 500 ranking 2025
Leading textile and clothing manufacturers on the Fortune China 500 ranking 2025
Leading Chinese textile and clothing manufacturers on the Fortune China 500 ranking in 2025, based on revenue (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Leading domestic fashion companies in Japan FY 2024, by sales value
Sales value of the leading domestic companies in the apparel industry in Japan as of fiscal year 2024 (in billion Japanese yen)
Leading textile and apparel companies in India 2025, by net sales
Leading textile and apparel companies in India 2025, by net sales
Leading textile and apparel companies in India as of February 2025, by net sales (in billion Indian rupees)

Consumer spending

Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Asia 2014-2029
Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Asia 2014-2029
Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Asia from 2014 to 2029 (in U.S. dollars)
Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Southeast Asia 2014-2029
Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Southeast Asia 2014-2029
Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Southeast Asia from 2014 to 2029 (in U.S. dollars)
Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Eastern Asia 2014-2029
Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Eastern Asia 2014-2029
Per capita consumer spending on clothing and footwear in Eastern Asia from 2014 to 2029 (in U.S. dollars)
Per capita spending of urban households in China on clothes, shoes 1990-2024
Per capita spending of urban households in China on clothes, shoes 1990-2024
Annual per capita expenditure of private urban households in China on clothing and footwear from 1990 to 2024 (in yuan)
Monthly household spending on clothing and footwear South Korea 2017-2024
Monthly household spending on clothing and footwear South Korea 2017-2024
Average monthly expenditure on clothing and footwear per household in South Korea from 2017 to 2024 (in 1,000 South Korean won)
Monthly average household clothing and footwear expenses Japan 2015-2024
Monthly average household clothing and footwear expenses Japan 2015-2024
Annual average of monthly expenditure of households on clothes and footwear in Japan from 2015 to 2024 (in 1,000 Japanese yen)

Apparel market revenue worldwide: ***tr USD

Apparel market revenue in APAC: *****bn USD

Leading APAC country with highest apparel market revenue: China

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Export value of clothing in China
165bn USD
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Leading exporters of clothing worldwide by value 2024
Export value of ready-made-garments in Bangladesh
****bn USD
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Ready-made garments' export value Bangladesh 2014-2024
Export value of leather shoes in Vietnam
****bn USD
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Export value of leather shoes APAC 2023, by country

Share of second-hand shoppers in China
**%
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Share of second-hand shoppers in China 2025, by generation
Share of consumers who prefer to buy premium apparel in India
**%
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Consumers who buy premium or luxury items APAC 2025, by type
Leading purchase channel for casual wear in South Korea
Outlet shop
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Purchase channels for casual wear South Korea 2023