Japan’s clothing imports slip 4% to $2.13 bn in July 2025

Japan’s clothing imports slipped 4 per cent to $2.13 billion in July 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand and global uncertainty.
Textile yarn and fabric imports fell 9.4 per cent, while textile machinery exports jumped 26.7 per cent, underscoring Japan’s technological strength.
Despite short-term softness, longer-term trends indicate stability in Japan’s textile trade.