CITI Analysis of Exports and Imports of T&A for March 2026
- During Mar’26, Indian Textiles exports registered a degrowth of -9.91% over the previous year while Apparel exports registered a significant degrowth of -18.99% during the same time period.
- Cumulative Exports of Textiles and Apparel during Mar’26 have registered a degrowth of -14.02% over Mar’25.
- During Apr’25–Mar’26, Indian Textiles exports registered a degrowth of -2.86% over the previous year while Apparel exports registered a degrowth of -1.36% during the same time.
- Cumulative Exports of Textiles and Apparel during FY 26 registered a degrowth of -2.21% as compared to FY 25.
Exports
(Values in US$ Mn)
| Particulars | Mar-25 | Mar-26 | % Change | Apr’24-Mar’25 | Apr’25-Mar’26 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Yarn/Fabs./made-ups, Handloom Products etc. | 1,117.84 | 1,003.18 | -10.26% | 12,056.27 | 11,587.12 | -3.89% |
| Man-made Yarn/Fabs./made-ups etc. | 435.65 | 377.88 | -13.26% | 4,869.50 | 4,830.83 | -0.79% |
| Jute Mfg. including Floor Covering | 34.56 | 27.13 | -21.50% | 384.07 | 357.64 | -6.88% |
| Carpet | 137.43 | 122.27 | -11.03% | 1,541.11 | 1,459.22 | -5.31% |
| Handicrafts excl. handmade carpet | 130.44 | 141.53 | 8.50% | 1,766.83 | 1,792.41 | 1.45% |
| Textiles | 1,855.92 | 1,671.99 | -9.91% | 20,617.78 | 20,027.22 | -2.86% |
| Apparel | 1,531.33 | 1,240.50 | -18.99% | 15,989.34 | 15,772.14 | -1.36% |
| Textile and Apparel | 3,387.25 | 2,912.49 | -14.02% | 36,607.12 | 35,799.36 | -2.21% |
| All Commodities | 42,047.60 | 38,918.34 | -7.44% | 4,37,704.58 | 4,41,784.23 | 0.93% |
| % of T&A in Total Exports | 8.06% | 7.48% | 8.36% | 8.10% |
Imports (Values in US$ Mn)
| Imports | Mar-25 | Mar-26 | % Change | Apr’24-Mar’25 | Apr’25-Mar’26 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Raw & Waste | 79.04 | 55.03 | -30.38% | 1,219.32 | 1,888.79 | 54.91% |
| Textile yarn fabric, made ups | 192.92 | 198.43 | 2.86% | 2,475.17 | 2,601.95 | 5.12% |
Source: PIB