Sector footprint
$103.1K in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 22 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
Timor-Leste Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Timor-Leste'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$103.1K2024 reported value
Products22Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets17Markets represented
Average CAGR+7.0%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$11.5BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is Timor-Leste 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
$11.5B 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 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $2.9B | $77.5 | $1.1B | -15.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.8B | $140.7 | $611.8M | -14.5% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.1B | $8.5K | $589.1M | +45.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 630790Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | $654.5M | $3.0K | $471.3M | +43.1% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 630900Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | $691.7M | $42.3K | $329.2M | +8.2% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 621020Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, men's or boys', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | $585.4M | $192.4 | $301.0M | -26.3% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 630260Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | $127.5M | $114.9 | $221.1M | +12.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $497.5M | $104.4 | $184.5M | +3.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 540247Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | $128.6M | $42.4K | $171.5M | +126.3% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $456.8M | $1.4K | $160.2M | +18.3% | 2 | +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 | $27.7 | $143.7M | -26.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630622Tents: of synthetic fibres | $130.6M | $64.7 | $138.0M | +1.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $234.8M | $224.7 | $119.3M | -12.0% | 1 | +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) | $230.0M | $372.4 | $81.0M | +7.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611610Gloves, mittens and mitts: knitted or crocheted, impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber | $98.7M | $19.3 | $72.6M | -3.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611241Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $89.6M | $138.2 | $64.2M | +24.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 570500Carpets and other textile floor coverings: n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up | $70.6M | $368.0 | $62.4M | +2.1% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 591190Textile products and articles for technical uses: n.e.s. in heading no. 5911 | $108.7M | $3.8 | $62.4M | -0.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610822Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $76.2M | $13.1 | $46.9M | -29.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $153.6M | $2.9K | $40.7M | +53.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621710Clothing accessories: other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted) | $46.6M | $513.2 | $30.6M | +23.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621149Track suits and other garments n.e.s.: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6211.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | $116.7M | $164.4 | $28.1M | -15.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
CAN
Canada
10 products represented in the sector.
$1.3B$3.1B reported buyer importsUSA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
3 products represented in the sector.
$774.7M$2.4B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
1 products represented in the sector.
$744.7M$2.1B reported buyer importsAUS
Australia
4 products represented in the sector.
$541.5M$667.1M reported buyer importsPAK
Pakistan
2 products represented in the sector.
$322.7M$495.4M reported buyer importsTHA
Thailand
3 products represented in the sector.
$296.4M$259.5M reported buyer importsARE
United Arab Emirates
2 products represented in the sector.
$260.1M$618.2M reported buyer importsCHN
China
1 products represented in the sector.
$213.1M$664.6M reported buyer importsCZE
Czechia
2 products represented in the sector.
$160.0M$388.4M reported buyer importsJPN
Japan
2 products represented in the sector.
$137.8M$212.6M reported buyer importsNZL
New Zealand
2 products represented in the sector.
$61.4M$127.4M reported buyer importsGHA
Ghana
1 products represented in the sector.
$59.7M$103.6M 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 540247Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | +126.3% | $171.5M | 1 |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +53.4% | $40.7M | 1 |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +45.4% | $589.1M | 2 |
| HS 630790Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | +43.1% | $471.3M | 2 |
| HS 611241Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | +24.4% | $64.2M | 1 |
| HS 621710Clothing accessories: other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted) | +23.7% | $30.6M | 1 |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +18.3% | $160.2M | 2 |
| HS 630260Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | +12.0% | $221.1M | 1 |
| HS 630900Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | +8.2% | $329.2M | 6 |
| 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) | +7.9% | $81.0M | 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 630900
Clothing: worn, and other worn articles
6 markets$329.2M calculated opportunityHS 610910
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
4 markets$611.8M calculated opportunityHS 621020
Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, men's or boys', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)
3 markets$301.0M calculated opportunityHS 611030
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
2 markets$1.1B calculated opportunityHS 620520
Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
2 markets$589.1M calculated opportunityHS 630790
Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307
2 markets$471.3M calculated opportunityHS 610990
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
2 markets$184.5M calculated opportunityHS 620462
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
2 markets$160.2M 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 Timor-Leste 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.