1.88 %
9.54 %
4.46 % 13.98 %
EXPORT STATISTICS
Canada Apparel Imports
January-February 2017
Amidst falling clothing imports , Canada plans to regain domestic clothing demand
Due to slump in demand for apparel after new year holidays end , Canada witnessed a forgettable apparel import during first two months of the year 2017 . Despite strong job creation in retail sector in January , Canada did not do well in domestic clothing sector , thus resulting in negative imports in both knitted and woven apparels . Most of the economic pundits predicted 2017 to be a better year for Canadian imports in apparel sector but the import data and demand of clothing are not going to prove these projections right in near future . However , Canada is aiming to regain pace in domestic clothing market via duty-free access which will help the country to reduce prices back home ..
Canada Imports in Value
1.88 %
While in value terms , the knitted segment saw decline of ( - ) 1.64 %, the woven segment registered drop of ( - ) 2.11 %.
B ’ Desh Exports in Value
9.54 %
Continuing the negative trend in value terms , during the review period , knitted garment exports from Bangladesh to Canada fell ( - ) 9.42 % whereas , woven segment was down by ( - ) 9.61 %.
Japan Apparel Imports
January 2017
Japan starts 2017 on a high note ; expects to keep momentum throughout the year
All through 2016 , Japan felt load of rising economic uncertainty and thus growing price-sensitivity . But , the country has witnessed a positive impact in the starting of the year 2017 as a stronger yen impacted tourist spending on the clothing . In the year ahead , it is projected that sportswear will gain in the domestic market ; thanks to the athleisure trend , as many older consumers are appreciating its comfort and investing in this category . Also , internet retailing will continue to gain share in Japanese apparel market , although store-based retailing will dominate for some time now ..
Bangladesh Exports in Value
Vietnam Exports in Value
4.46 % 13.98 %
The country witnessed surge in both value ( 4.46 %) and volume ( 6.62 %) in apparel exports ( both knitted & woven ) to Japan during the period under review .
During the review period , the country surged by 13.98 % in its value-wise apparel exports to Japan . Volume terms too noted a commendable rise of 23.57 % in both knitted & woven .
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