South Korea’s apparel imports rose to $1.39 billion in September 2024, a 5.87 per cent year over year increase, and 11.40 per cent higher than August 2024.
Imports of knitted and non-knitted apparel were valued at $549.7 million and $837.9 million, respectively.
The country typically exports textile materials, with man-made filaments and knitted fabrics being key export items.