Lok Sabha Question No. 2846 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Export of Readymade Garments/Textiles/Handlooms
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Dr. M K Vishnu Prasad

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2846 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2026

## EXPORT OF READYMADE GARMENTS/TEXTILES/HANDLOOMS

## 2846. DR. M K VISHNU PRASAD:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) the details of total export of readymade garments/textiles/handlooms made during the last five years;
- (b) whether there is a decline in export of these items during the last three financial years;
- (c) if so, the details of decline of exports to the USA/EU Countries;
- (d) whether the new tariff imposed on India by USA has taken a toll on such exports; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof including from Tamil Nadu?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिरििाज ग िंह )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a) to (e): The details of total export of readymade garments/textiles/handloom made during the last five years is as under:

## Value in USD Million

| Category                                                 | FY: 2020- 21   | FY: 2021- 22   | FY: 2022- 23   | FY: 2023- 24   | FY: 2024- 25   |
|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
| Readymade garments                                       | 12,272         | 16,015         | 16,191         | 14,532         | 15,989         |
| Cotton textiles                                          | 11,128         | 17,166         | 11,085         | 12,258         | 12,299         |
| Man-made textiles                                        | 4,180          | 6,294          | 5,412          | 5,081          | 5,295          |
| Carpets                                                  | 1,491          | 1,790          | 1,366          | 1,395          | 1,541          |
| Jute products                                            | 397            | 537            | 462            | 353            | 400            |
| Silk products                                            | 76             | 109            | 95             | 119            | 162            |
| Wool &Woolen textiles                                    | 109            | 166            | 205            | 192            | 160            |
| Handloom Products                                        | 223            | 269            | 183            | 140            | 142            |
| Total Textile &Readymade garments                        | 29,877         | 42,347         | 34,997         | 34,072         | 35,988         |
| Handicrafts                                              | 1,708          | 2,088          | 1,689          | 1,802          | 1,767          |
| Total Textiles, Readymade garments including Handicrafts | 31,585         | 44,435         | 36,686         | 35,874         | 37,755         |

## Source: DGCIS, Provisional Data

The  total  textiles  and  readymade  garment  exports  increased  from  USD  34,997  million  in  FY 2022-23 to USD 35,988 million in FY 2024-25, registering a CAGR of 1.4% during the last 03 financial year's period. Exports of Textiles and readymade garments, including handicrafts, from India to the USA increased from USD 10,468 million in FY 2022-23 to USD 10,938 million in FY 2024-25. The exports to  the  EU-27  remained  broadly  stable  during  the  same  period,  with  exports  recorded  at  USD  7,670 million in FY 2022-23 to USD 7,618 million in FY 2024-25.

The exports to any market depends on several factors, including price competitiveness, labour costs, productivity, quality standards, availability of raw materials, logistics efficiency, compliance with regulatory  requirements,  and  tariffs  in  the  destination  market.  The  market  access  conditions,  global demand,  exchange  rate  movements,  and  trade  agreements  also  influence  export  performance. Despite global economic headwinds, Indian Textile and Apparel exports have demonstrated resilience, supported by diversification of export destinations, improved  manufacturing  capacities, and  various trade facilitation and export promotion initiatives undertaken by the Government.

The  total  Textiles  and  Apparel,  including  handicrafts  exports  from  Tamil  Nadu  during  AprilJanuary  of  FY  2025-26  were  USD  6,605.4  million,  as  compared  to  USD  6,659.5  million  in  the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting overall resilience in the Sector.

India  and the United States announced a trade deal on 2nd February 2026. A Joint Statement for the same  was  released  on  February  07,  2026.  On  February  07  2026,  25%  additional  ad  valorem  tariffs imposed  by  the  U.S.  on  certain  India's  exports  citing  India's  imports  of  Russian  oil  were  removed. Pursuant to US Supreme Court judgement dated 20th February 2026 invalidating reciprocal tariffs, the reciprocal tariffs are no longer in force. The US Government has issued Executive Orders imposing 10% tariffs on all countries. The Government is studying all the developments thereafter for their implications and remains engaged with the US Government.

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