SUMMARY
 
The main focus of the Textile & Garment and Footwear industry in October 2023 is: The production situation in the month continued to improve to prepare goods for the year-end season. Exports across the industry increased again after a sudden decline in September, but the increase was not much. The ability to recover demand in major markets remains precarious and uncertain, and product and processing prices remain low.
 
In October 2023, industry-wide exports increased again, after a decline in September, but the increase was not much. Support was mainly due to orders for footwear, handbags, and yarn.
 
In terms of markets, the most positive increases were in China and the EU, up 16%-30% over the previous month. Exports to other major markets such as the US, CPTPP (except Canada), and ASEAN had more modest increases.
 
Outlook: Although some businesses in the industry said the order situation is relatively more positive, in general, businesses in the industry still face many difficulties. The ability to recover demand in major markets remains precarious and uncertain, and product and processing prices remain low.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
A. GENERAL PERCEPTION
 
B. OVERVIEW
Production & consumption situation
Trade balance of the entire Textile and garment & Footwear industry
Structure of export markets by item
Structure of import markets by item
Cotton import situation
Fabric import situation
Import situation of Raw Materials 
 
C. DETAILS OF EXPORTS OF EACH ITEM
Textile and Garment
Footwear
Yarn & Textile
Handbag, Wallet, Hat