Sector footprint
$10.1M in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 46 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
Maldives Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Maldives'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$10.1M2024 reported value
Products46Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets28Markets represented
Average CAGR-1.5%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$134.8BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is Maldives 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
$134.8B 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 | $23.4B | $25.8K | $7.9B | -13.6% | 22 | +0.0% |
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $13.4B | $28.6K | $7.1B | -17.0% | 9 | +0.0% |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $17.7B | $184.0K | $5.2B | -5.0% | 13 | +0.0% |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $13.1B | $38.0K | $5.1B | -9.0% | 13 | +0.0% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $10.3B | $3.8M | $3.6B | -13.1% | 10 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $8.3B | $255.8K | $2.9B | +7.1% | 9 | +0.0% |
| HS 620463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $3.0B | $3.5K | $1.7B | -3.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| 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) | $3.2B | $16.2K | $1.3B | -42.7% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.4B | $19.4K | $1.3B | +11.7% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $3.7B | $81.2K | $1.2B | -7.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 610463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $2.7B | $992.0 | $1.2B | -22.6% | 2 | +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) | $2.1B | $90.8K | $1.1B | -2.9% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 621210Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | $3.2B | $62.4K | $1.1B | -19.0% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 630790Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | $1.5B | $137.4 | $973.7M | -6.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 611430Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | $1.3B | $22.6K | $958.2M | -43.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $2.3B | $387.4 | $799.5M | -19.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610832Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.0B | $987.3K | $781.6M | +185.5% | 1 | +0.7% |
| HS 620433Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.3B | $9.5K | $758.2M | -3.0% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.6B | $2.7K | $680.6M | -21.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.3B | $2.2K | $622.5M | -19.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 611420Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.s. in chapter 61 | $835.5M | $62.8K | $541.3M | +49.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610711Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.4B | $2.2M | $478.2M | +24.7% | 3 | +0.5% |
| 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) | $1.0B | $22.1K | $435.0M | +8.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 610510Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.5B | $2.3K | $363.6M | -31.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620630Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $991.1M | $8.7K | $353.7M | +0.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.1B | $1.0K | $343.7M | -8.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610892Negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $464.9M | $548.3K | $328.6M | -1.2% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 610822Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $814.6M | $229.0K | $310.3M | +55.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611011Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair | $882.7M | $499.2 | $291.0M | -24.9% | 2 | +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 | $94.6K | $231.1M | +108.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620530Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $832.3M | $2.0K | $227.7M | -64.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610610Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $986.5M | $2.0K | $225.6M | -25.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630260Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | $127.5M | $267.5 | $221.1M | +31.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621040Garments: men's or boys', n.e.s. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | $403.7M | $255.1K | $208.5M | +137.3% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 620640Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $770.7M | $78.6K | $194.6M | +29.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611610Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | $298.5M | $1.4 | $177.2M | -21.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610620Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $707.9M | $13.8K | $168.3M | +134.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620453Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $361.9M | $5.0K | $165.5M | -37.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| 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) | $347.0M | $1.6 | $158.6M | -28.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 600410Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread | $313.2M | $5.2K | $144.9M | +69.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 540752Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed | $130.5M | $2.6 | $141.7M | +3.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620432Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $244.9M | $187.0K | $141.5M | +164.6% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 621142Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $428.1M | $47.1K | $134.5M | +2.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $470.2M | $762.5K | $127.0M | +139.5% | 1 | +0.6% |
| 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 | $3.3K | $124.5M | -11.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630900Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | $201.7M | $47.0 | $122.0M | -12.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
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
38 products represented in the sector.
$20.6B$60.6B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
21 products represented in the sector.
$7.1B$22.5B reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
12 products represented in the sector.
$4.9B$5.9B reported buyer importsJPN
Japan
11 products represented in the sector.
$4.6B$8.6B reported buyer importsFRA
France
6 products represented in the sector.
$2.0B$6.3B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
7 products represented in the sector.
$1.9B$5.0B reported buyer importsESP
Spain
4 products represented in the sector.
$1.6B$4.0B reported buyer importsNLD
Netherlands
6 products represented in the sector.
$1.3B$4.5B reported buyer importsAUS
Australia
5 products represented in the sector.
$1.3B$2.0B reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
6 products represented in the sector.
$1.2B$3.4B reported buyer importsAUT
Austria
5 products represented in the sector.
$841.9M$1.9B reported buyer importsCHE
Switzerland, Liechtenstein
4 products represented in the sector.
$631.3M$1.6B 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 610832Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | +185.5% | $781.6M | 1 |
| HS 620432Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +164.6% | $141.5M | 1 |
| HS 610442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +139.5% | $127.0M | 1 |
| HS 621040Garments: men's or boys', n.e.s. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | +137.3% | $208.5M | 1 |
| HS 610620Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | +134.0% | $168.3M | 1 |
| 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) | +108.3% | $231.1M | 1 |
| HS 600410Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread | +69.9% | $144.9M | 1 |
| HS 610822Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | +55.1% | $310.3M | 1 |
| HS 611420Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.s. in chapter 61 | +49.4% | $541.3M | 2 |
| HS 630260Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | +31.5% | $221.1M | 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 610910
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
22 markets$7.9B calculated opportunityHS 611020
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
13 markets$5.2B calculated opportunityHS 620342
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
13 markets$5.1B calculated opportunityHS 620462
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
10 markets$3.6B calculated opportunityHS 611030
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
9 markets$7.1B calculated opportunityHS 610990
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
9 markets$2.9B calculated opportunityHS 620193
Anoraks (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)
4 markets$1.3B calculated opportunityHS 620443
Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)
4 markets$1.3B 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 Maldives 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.