Japan’s apparel imports from China fall 7.6% in 2024, hit 4-year low
Japan’s apparel imports from China fell for the fourth consecutive year, dropping 7.61 per cent to $11.232 billion in 2024. Volumes also declined across garment types. Jerseys remained the top import at over 21 per cent of the total, followed by trousers, shirts, innerwear, and T-shirts. The trend reflects a consistent shift since 2021, when imports stood at nearly $13.9 billion.
Japan’s apparel imports from China fell for the fourth consecutive year, dropping 7.61 per cent to $11.232 billion in 2024.
Volumes also declined across garment types.
Jerseys remained the top import at over 21 per cent of the total, followed by trousers, shirts, innerwear, and T-shirts.
The trend reflects a consistent shift since 2021, when imports stood at nearly $13.9 billion.
