India set to bridge China’s gap in Japan’s garment market
As part of this effort, the delegation will participate in the India Tex Trend Fair, scheduled to take place in Tokyo from July 15 to 17.
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has stated that India is well-positioned to fill the gap in Japan’s garment market caused by the declining share of China, which remains the largest exporter of ready-made garments to the country.
To explore new trade and investment opportunities, AEPC is leading a high-level delegation to Tokyo. The initiative aims to strengthen ties with leading Japanese brands and retail chains. As part of this effort, the delegation will participate in the India Tex Trend Fair, scheduled to take place in Tokyo from July 15 to 17.
Over 150 apparel exporters from India are set to showcase a wide array of domestic garments at the fair, underlining the country’s diverse and quality-driven apparel sector.
“The council will be taking a high-level delegation to Tokyo to explore the possibilities of enhanced trade and investment by engaging deeply with top Japanese brands and retail chains,” Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman, AEPC, said.
He also noted that India’s increasing engagement with the Japanese market has led to better utilisation of the bilateral free trade agreement.
“India can easily fill the void created by the declining share of China, the largest exporter of RMG (ready-made garment) to Japan,” he added.
In 2024, India’s garment exports to Japan were valued at $234.5 million. In contrast, Japan imported garments worth approximately $23 billion in total, with India accounting for just one per cent of this volume.
“Japanese sourcing companies focus on cost, quality, and agility. Indian suppliers are well-positioned to meet these expectations, ranging from small, customised high-value orders of 200 pieces to large-scale orders of up to 3 lakh pieces of a single style,” Sekhri said.
The India Tex Trend Fair will be inaugurated by Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh.
News source: Money Rediff
