The global textile and apparel industry is defined by rapidly changing export trends influenced by buying patterns, production cost pressures, global environmental concerns, and geopolitical pressures. Knowledge of export trends has become a factor for survival today.
Exporters, procurement managers, and sourcing managers within the global textile and apparel trade require tools like TexPro to obtain timely intelligence required to stay competitive.
Let us see the performance of the three top players, China exports, India exports, and Bangladesh exports, and how TexPro helps you grasp the evolving global trade scenario.
China Exports: Consistency Amidst Change
Let’s begin with the biggest player in the room, China. With a legacy of scale, integrated supply chains, and cost efficiencies, China continues to dominate the global textile and ensemble exports market.
China, according to Wikipedia, contributed a staggering US$178.4 billion value of world clothing exports in 2022 alone, over 22% of world market share. Even in 2025, that trend continues, especially in coordinated set pieces such as suits, jackets, and coordinated set pieces under HS codes 6203 and 6204.
TexPro’s import-export dashboard indicates that China's ensemble exports are still highly biased towards US and EU markets, but growing geopolitical tensions and the West's drive to reshore are gradually compelling brands to diversify sourcing. And this is where other players like India and Bangladesh are entering the scene.
India Exports: Climbing the Value Chain
As China continues to command the volume game, India’s textile industry is making notable strides in the value-added apparel segment. Between April–July 2025, India's textile and apparel exports reached US$12.18 billion, with a 5.37% year-on-year growth in July alone.
Ensemble categories in particular are experiencing a rebound:
- Woven ensembles for women and men saw 9.37% and 12.26% growth, respectively, in FY 2024–25.
- Knitted sets, including coordinated sportswear and lounge sets, saw double-digit growth led by rising global demand for versatile casual fashion.
TexPro allows the exporters to drill down into this information using its HS-code-level searching, whereby codes like 6115 and 6104 (knitted apparel groups) and 6204 (women's suits) are broken down to analyze year-over-year trends, top destination countries, and price benchmarks. This is crucial for sourcing directors and manufacturers ready to grow or shift.
Bangladesh Exports: Ready-Made Dominance Continues
While India grows in value and China maintains volume, Bangladesh brings agility, scale, and cost efficiency to the table. In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the U.S. surged by 25.13%, reaching US$4.25 billion, outperforming even China in growth rates.
The key to Bangladesh’s success lies in:
- Mass production of ready-made garments (RMG) with rapid turnaround times.
- Rising exports in women’s and baby ensembles, where lower average unit costs attract large U.S. and European buyers.
- Growth in ESG-aligned manufacturing clusters, especially around Dhaka and Chittagong.
TexPro’s trade flow heatmaps reveal where Bangladesh is gaining ground and which buyer countries are increasing their order volumes. This intelligence helps exporters spot demand spikes early and tailor production accordingly.
Comparing the Three: How TexPro Makes Strategic Planning Easier
Now that we've looked at each country's performance individually, it’s crucial to zoom out and understand how to compare them dynamically. This is where TexPro stands out for business users looking for comparative, real-time, and tactical insights.
- Forecasting Capabilities: TexPro’s 12-month export forecast module allows you to plan ahead—particularly useful when deciding whether to allocate more capacity toward Bangladesh’s fast-moving baby ensembles or India’s formalwear surge.
- Tariff Implication Analysis: With the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Indian apparel (compared to 20% on Bangladeshi exports), users of TexPro can study cost impacts and rebalance sourcing plans.
- HS-level Benchmarks: Whether you're sourcing suits (HS 6203/6204), tracksuits (HS 6211), or lounge sets (HS 6112), TexPro gives benchmark FOB prices, supplier country filters, and volume charts.
- ESG and Certification Filters: As compliance becomes a selling point, TexPro allows users to sort countries by sustainability certifications, vital when targeting Western buyers with strict sourcing codes.
In essence, TexPro transforms scattered trade data into a unified dashboard of strategic intelligence, accessible across categories, geographies, and export metrics.
Looking Ahead
The landscape is shifting, and fast. Brands are rebalancing their sourcing post-COVID and amid tariff uncertainties. India is capitalizing on its design capabilities and policy support to grow in higher-value categories. Bangladesh remains the go-to for volume-led readywear. China is adapting to retain its foothold through automation and vertical integration.
As 2025 unfolds, B2B professionals across sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing need tools that go beyond generic reports. With TexPro, you’re not just reacting to trends—you’re anticipating them. From HS-level mapping to real-time country comparisons, the tool empowers users to make decisions with data-backed clarity.
Key Takeaways
- China remains the volume leader in ensemble exports, but is facing headwinds from geopolitical shifts.
- India is moving up the value chain, with strong growth in formalwear and coordinated sets.
- Bangladesh sees sharp export growth, especially in ready-made ensembles and babywear.
- TexPro enables comparative HS-code tracking, export forecasts, and ESG sourcing filters.
- TexPro helps to align sourcing strategies with evolving tariff and demand landscapes.
FAQs
1. What are the major drivers of India’s ensemble export growth in 2025?
India's boom in ensemble export is driven by increasing global demand for formalwear sets, export incentives from the government, and more emphasis on ESG-compatible production, all of which are factors that can be quantified utilizing TexPro's export and forecasting capabilities.
2. Which nation has the most cost-effective value for the acquisition of ready-made ensembles in 2025?
According to TexPro’s FOB benchmarking and trade flow data, Bangladesh remains the most cost-competitive in the RMG segment, especially in women’s and babywear ensembles, making it ideal for bulk sourcing.
3. How do export trends vary by product category within ensembles?
TexPro allows one to compare knitted and woven apparel, tracksuits and corporate wear, and male and female-led segments using live filtering and SKU-level dashboards to facilitate production and sourcing strategy optimisation.