Japan’s clothing imports up 3.5% in H1 FY25, machinery exports drop

Japan’s clothing and accessory imports rose by 3.5 per cent to 1,842,869 million yen in the first half of fiscal 2024-25.
Imports of textile yarn and fabric increased by 2.2 per cent, while exports of textile yarn and fabric grew by 6.8 per cent.
However, exports of textile machinery fell by 25 per cent.
In September 2024, imports of clothing and accessories declined by 8.3 per cent year-on-year.