Fashion #Statistics
30% of the World’s Clothing Comes from China | Apparel Exporters in WTO Statistics
According to World Trade Organization (WTO) statistics, China exported about 165 billion dollars in apparel in 2024, with a 29.6% global share. Bangladesh and Vietnam, which follow, are also increasing their presence. We read where our clothes are born through country-by-country figures.
30% of the World’s Clothing Comes from China | Apparel Exporters in WTO Statistics
According to World Trade Organization (WTO) statistics, China exported about 165 billion dollars in apparel in 2024, with a 29.6% global share. Bangladesh and Vietnam, which follow, are also increasing their presence. We read where our clothes are born through country-by-country figures.
Wool Is 0.9% of Fibers | The Scale of Wool, Cashmere, and Silk
According to Textile Exchange, global wool production in 2024 was about 1 million tons after scouring, or 0.9% of all fibers. Cashmere was about 25,600 tons, and silk about 91,000 tons. We look at the scale of fall and winter materials through the numbers.
Wool Is 0.9% of Fibers | The Scale of Wool, Cashmere, and Silk
According to Textile Exchange, global wool production in 2024 was about 1 million tons after scouring, or 0.9% of all fibers. Cashmere was about 25,600 tons, and silk about 91,000 tons. We look at the scale of fall and winter materials through the numbers.
Clothing Spending Is 10,063 Yen per Month | Reading the 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Family Income and Expenditure Survey, spending on “clothing and footwear” by households of two or more people in 2025 averaged 10,063 yen per month, down 1.8% in real terms. Clothing fell 4.1% in real terms, while underwear and footwear increased in real terms.
Clothing Spending Is 10,063 Yen per Month | Reading the 2025 Family Income and Expenditure Survey
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Family Income and Expenditure Survey, spending on “clothing and footwear” by households of two or more people in 2025 averaged 10,063 yen per month, down 1.8% in real terms. Clothing fell 4.1% in real terms, while underwear and footwear increased in real terms.
Global Cotton at 25.9 Million Tons | ICAC’s View of 2026/27
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) forecasts global cotton production at 25.9 million tons and consumption at 25.3 million tons for 2026/27. China, India, Brazil, and the United States account for three-quarters of production. We also look at differences in area and yield.
Global Cotton at 25.9 Million Tons | ICAC’s View of 2026/27
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) forecasts global cotton production at 25.9 million tons and consumption at 25.3 million tons for 2026/27. China, India, Brazil, and the United States account for three-quarters of production. We also look at differences in area and yield.
98.6% of Clothing in Japan Is Imported | What a 1.4% Domestic Share Means
According to the Japan Textiles Importers Association, 3,512.04 million pieces of clothing were supplied domestically in 2024. Of these, imports accounted for 98.6%, while domestic production was 60.01 million pieces, or 1.4%. We look at the shift from 50.1% in 1990.
98.6% of Clothing in Japan Is Imported | What a 1.4% Domestic Share Means
According to the Japan Textiles Importers Association, 3,512.04 million pieces of clothing were supplied domestically in 2024. Of these, imports accounted for 98.6%, while domestic production was 60.01 million pieces, or 1.4%. We look at the shift from 50.1% in 1990.
Secondhand Clothing Is Becoming One-Tenth of Fashion | The Global Resale Market
Global secondhand apparel sales rose 18% year on year in 2023 to reach $197 billion. Some forecasts expect the market to reach $350 billion by 2028. This is a look at secondhand clothing as a market.
Secondhand Clothing Is Becoming One-Tenth of Fashion | The Global Resale Market
Global secondhand apparel sales rose 18% year on year in 2023 to reach $197 billion. Some forecasts expect the market to reach $350 billion by 2028. This is a look at secondhand clothing as a market.