Sector footprint
$198.4M in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 113 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
Lesotho Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Lesotho's HS 50-63 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$198.4M2024 reported value
Products113Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets46Markets represented
Average CAGR+15.6%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$189.2BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is Lesotho in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$189.2B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $25.7B | $2.6M | $10.2B | -7.5% | 31 | +0.0% |
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $17.1B | $14.3M | $9.0B | -2.5% | 19 | +0.1% |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $18.8B | $52.6M | $7.7B | +19.2% | 34 | +0.2% |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $19.4B | $1.2M | $6.3B | -8.2% | 20 | +0.0% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $13.0B | $685.7K | $6.0B | -12.2% | 22 | +0.0% |
| HS 630790Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | $6.2B | $70.5 | $4.7B | -32.5% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $9.8B | $19.9M | $4.0B | +10.0% | 20 | +0.1% |
| HS 610463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $5.9B | $24.3M | $2.9B | +24.1% | 14 | +0.2% |
| HS 510111Wool: (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn | $1.9B | $22.1M | $1.7B | +14.1% | 1 | +1.2% |
| HS 620343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $4.4B | $961.6K | $1.5B | -12.9% | 10 | +0.0% |
| HS 611430Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | $2.0B | $280.5K | $1.5B | -6.3% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.5B | $3.5K | $1.4B | +25.8% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 621210Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | $3.0B | $139.0K | $1.1B | +30.2% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 520512Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale | $1.5B | $112.5K | $1.1B | +229.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $2.5B | $1.6M | $1.1B | +76.4% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 620463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.4B | $651.9K | $1.0B | -4.8% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $3.4B | $23.7K | $973.2M | -34.7% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.8B | $200.6 | $922.8M | -37.7% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 610832Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.1B | $4.7M | $880.5M | +48.3% | 2 | +0.3% |
| HS 620193Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.8B | $33.2K | $812.6M | -3.8% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 610343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.9B | $5.1M | $794.7M | +9.3% | 5 | +0.1% |
| HS 621143Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.5B | $104.7K | $770.8M | +21.9% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 610443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.2B | $594.3K | $753.2M | +1.5% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | $1.5B | $15.7 | $714.8M | -34.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.8B | $673.2K | $697.9M | -8.3% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 620293Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.4B | $3.9K | $683.1M | -9.0% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 611120Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $2.1B | $580.8K | $665.4M | +27.1% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 610510Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $2.3B | $143.4K | $649.3M | -6.6% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 520942Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim | $993.2M | $3.5M | $606.4M | -13.7% | 4 | +0.7% |
| HS 610520Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.6B | $30.6M | $571.6M | +23.8% | 3 | +0.9% |
| HS 611490Garments: of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted, n.e.s. in chapter 61 | $632.9M | $605.6 | $540.0M | -17.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620322Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $400.4M | $7.1K | $510.6M | -21.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610433Jackets: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $431.7M | $816.0K | $491.0M | +43.4% | 2 | +0.3% |
| HS 610230Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6104) | $1.0B | $427.5K | $463.4M | -3.6% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 610712Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $663.4M | $658.6K | $439.0M | +47.6% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 610610Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.2B | $71.2K | $387.2M | +51.1% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 620640Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.4B | $151.2K | $376.5M | -21.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 611012Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of fibres from kashmir (cashmere) goats | $512.2M | $1.2 | $375.3M | +1.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610892Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $464.9M | $2.8M | $327.1M | +12.6% | 1 | +0.6% |
| HS 610822Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $814.6M | $383.0 | $310.7M | -3.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611595Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex) | $801.2M | $161.4K | $308.9M | -16.0% | 2 | +0.1% |
| HS 620433Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $483.2M | $738.7 | $297.2M | -43.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610423Ensembles: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $262.2M | $293.9K | $293.8M | +48.9% | 2 | +0.3% |
| HS 620630Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $842.3M | $102.2 | $288.3M | -22.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 570242Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 | $243.0M | $8.6K | $282.3M | -6.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611011Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair | $659.9M | $2.6K | $244.4M | +7.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 611596Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex) | $223.8M | $220.6K | $238.1M | +40.5% | 2 | +0.1% |
| HS 621050Garments: women's or girls', n.e.s. in item no. 6210.3, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | $380.7M | $1.6 | $234.5M | -68.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620469Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted) | $891.8M | $252.5K | $231.0M | +4.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621133Track suits and other garments n.e.s.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $579.4M | $29.2K | $229.0M | -11.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620530Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $832.3M | $240.3 | $227.7M | +13.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610620Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $812.4M | $1.7M | $221.6M | -10.0% | 2 | +0.1% |
| HS 610711Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $644.4M | $15.9 | $205.2M | -22.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630900Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | $305.3M | $3.1K | $181.7M | +24.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610453Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $295.0M | $32.9K | $180.7M | -8.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610722Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $199.8M | $3.1K | $169.7M | -4.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610444Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres, knitted or crocheted | $290.0M | $278.9 | $166.5M | -42.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611420Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.s. in chapter 61 | $570.4M | $0.9 | $166.4M | -47.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620453Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $361.9M | $50.7K | $165.4M | +26.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611780Clothing accessories: knitted or crocheted, n.e.s. in heading no. 6117 | $206.7M | $3.2K | $163.7M | -1.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621030Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, women's or girls', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | $265.2M | $22.6K | $143.6M | +67.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610469Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | $338.7M | $217.2K | $141.9M | +2.9% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 611710Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: knitted or crocheted | $149.4M | $4.2K | $141.8M | -9.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620432Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $244.9M | $37.7 | $141.7M | -21.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 600632Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | $126.8M | $32.7K | $137.5M | +124.1% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 621142Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $428.1M | $131.4 | $134.6M | -36.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621790Clothing: parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted) | $160.1M | $614.7 | $132.2M | +7.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $470.2M | $38.9 | $130.1M | -32.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610130Coats: men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, (excluding those of heading no. 6103) | $430.6M | $0.2 | $124.5M | -48.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620333Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $315.1M | $24.0K | $124.1M | +11.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611130Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $286.2M | $240.6K | $121.1M | +8.4% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 540752Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed | $104.8M | $0.4 | $117.4M | +26.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610799Bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | $126.1M | $43.8K | $116.7M | +26.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620439Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.3 (not knitted or crocheted) | $218.8M | $1.8K | $115.5M | +92.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610821Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $611.1M | $60.5 | $115.4M | +812.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 580710Labels, badges and similar articles: woven, of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | $107.0M | $1.0 | $115.1M | -32.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621132Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $288.9M | $223.4K | $114.5M | +3027.4% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 620449Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | $477.1M | $33.1 | $112.6M | -31.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621710Clothing accessories: other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted) | $231.9M | $6.0 | $111.9M | -15.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610120Coats: men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6103) | $320.9M | $836.4K | $110.5M | +1.2% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 610333Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $134.4M | $116.7K | $106.6M | +5.3% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 620312Suits: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $115.7M | $13.3 | $104.2M | +0.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611610Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | $93.5M | $292.3K | $103.5M | +60.6% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 620452Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $306.8M | $13.0 | $103.0M | -38.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620423Ensembles: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $103.3M | $3.1 | $97.0M | -50.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620331Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | $395.2M | $2.2K | $96.5M | +14.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621010Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted) | $153.7M | $2.9K | $96.5M | +141.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 600623Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours | $66.1M | $54.7 | $93.5M | +107.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610220Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6104) | $257.2M | $57.6K | $87.7M | -8.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620920Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $238.6M | $28.4K | $87.3M | -1.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620213Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $76.1M | $4.4K | $86.7M | +2.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 520839Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | $80.2M | $149.6 | $86.4M | +109.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611090Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | $338.1M | $6.2K | $83.9M | +40.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610432Jackets: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $103.3M | $270.0 | $82.8M | -10.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620690Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted) | $276.7M | $12.8 | $79.0M | -5.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620311Suits: men's or boys', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted) | $261.0M | $6.1K | $76.9M | +21.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 521142Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, of yarns of different colours, denim | $80.7M | $591.9 | $76.8M | -31.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611300Garments: made up of knitted or crocheted rubberised textile fabrics, or fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated, covered or laminated | $191.9M | $4.7K | $76.6M | -15.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 600192Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $54.4M | $159.9 | $72.4M | -19.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620211Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, of wool or fine animal hair, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $197.0M | $4.0 | $71.7M | -19.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 510539Hair: fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats | $94.7M | $5.1K | $71.6M | -9.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621290Braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles: whether or not knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in heading no. 6212 | $122.5M | $14.5K | $69.7M | -8.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620299Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6202.9, other than those of heading no. 6204, (not knitted or crocheted) | $90.6M | $102.2 | $69.6M | -33.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611019Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of fine animal hair other than that of kashmir (cashmere) goats | $103.3M | $45.2K | $67.9M | +42.9% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 620590Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.s. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted) | $301.9M | $8.4 | $66.6M | -28.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620292Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $217.2M | $25.8K | $66.2M | -15.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620822Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $138.7M | $2.5K | $65.9M | +52.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620332Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $173.1M | $387.1 | $65.6M | -3.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611521Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of synthetic fibres, measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted | $101.0M | $2.0 | $63.7M | -26.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630190Blankets and travelling rugs: n.e.c. in heading no. 6301 | $74.0M | $122.4 | $60.7M | +7.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610590Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | $168.5M | $71.2 | $58.1M | -24.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621111Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted) | $174.1M | $656.9K | $57.4M | +10.1% | 1 | +0.7% |
| HS 611190Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | $110.3M | $275.0K | $57.0M | +35.5% | 1 | +0.3% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
94 products represented in the sector.
$33.7B$85.2B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
12 products represented in the sector.
$5.3B$16.9B reported buyer importsJPN
Japan
13 products represented in the sector.
$4.8B$8.6B reported buyer importsCHN
China
13 products represented in the sector.
$3.8B$6.1B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
19 products represented in the sector.
$3.7B$9.7B reported buyer importsMEX
Mexico
25 products represented in the sector.
$2.7B$4.5B reported buyer importsAUS
Australia
17 products represented in the sector.
$2.6B$3.7B reported buyer importsFRA
France
9 products represented in the sector.
$2.6B$8.2B reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
8 products represented in the sector.
$2.6B$3.6B reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
21 products represented in the sector.
$2.6B$6.3B reported buyer importsKAZ
Kazakhstan
5 products represented in the sector.
$2.5B$1.6B reported buyer importsPOL
Poland
10 products represented in the sector.
$2.4B$5.8B reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 621132Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +3027.4% | $114.5M | 1 |
| HS 610821Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +812.8% | $115.4M | 1 |
| HS 520512Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale | +229.4% | $1.1B | 1 |
| HS 621010Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted) | +141.4% | $96.5M | 1 |
| HS 600632Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed | +124.1% | $137.5M | 2 |
| HS 520839Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2 | +109.7% | $86.4M | 1 |
| HS 600623Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, of yarns of different colours | +107.6% | $93.5M | 1 |
| HS 620439Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.3 (not knitted or crocheted) | +92.7% | $115.5M | 2 |
| HS 610462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +76.4% | $1.1B | 7 |
| HS 621030Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, women's or girls', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | +67.2% | $143.6M | 1 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 620342
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
34 markets$7.7B calculated opportunityHS 610910
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
31 markets$10.2B calculated opportunityHS 620462
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
22 markets$6.0B calculated opportunityHS 611020
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
20 markets$6.3B calculated opportunityHS 610990
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
20 markets$4.0B calculated opportunityHS 611030
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
19 markets$9.0B calculated opportunityHS 610463
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted
14 markets$2.9B calculated opportunityHS 620343
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
10 markets$1.5B calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Textiles and apparel export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Lesotho in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.