China’s Textile and Apparel Exports Reach $116.72 Billion in Jan-May 2026
Date: July 7, 2026
China’s textile and apparel exports totaled $116.72 billion from January to May 2026, up 0.1 percent year-on-year, according to the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles. The data reflects a steady recovery amid continued structural adjustment in the garment export sector.
While cumulative figures showed modest growth, May alone saw a notable month-on-month rebound driven by easing Sino-US trade relations and improving global demand.
Key Highlights:
- Jan-May Total: Textile and apparel exports reached $116.72 billion (+0.1% YoY), with textile products at $59.48 billion (+1.7%) and garments at $57.24 billion (-1.6%).
- May Monthly Recovery: Total exports in May reached $25.61 billion, up 6.4% month-on-month, with garment exports surging 14.7% MoM to $13.02 billion, driven by improved trade sentiment.
- Upcoming Industry Events: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn Edition and Yarn Expo Autumn are scheduled for August 25-27, 2026 in Shanghai, following the successful Intertextile Shenzhen 2026 that drew over 20,000 visits from 74 markets.
Industry Context:
China remains the world’s largest textile and apparel exporter, with the sector undergoing a critical phase of structural transformation. The easing of Sino-US economic and trade relations has provided a short-term boost to garment shipments, while textile product exports continue to benefit from downstream manufacturing demand across Asia. The upcoming Intertextile Shanghai event (August 25-27) is expected to further drive industry networking and sourcing activity in the second half of 2026.
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