South Korea’s apparel imports rise slightly to $1.9 bn in Jan-Feb

South Korea’s apparel imports rose 1.79 per cent to $1.982 billion in January-February 2026, with February alone up 6.3 per cent.
Growth was driven by both knitted and non-knitted segments.
Meanwhile, textile exports, including man-made filaments and knitted fabrics, declined due to weak global demand and rising competition.
Overall apparel imports fell slightly in 2025, despite growth in 2024.