Sector footprint
$254.9K in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 43 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
Tonga Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Tonga'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$254.9K2024 reported value
Products43Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets13Markets represented
Average CAGR+9.6%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$42.3BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is Tonga 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
$42.3B 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 630790Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | $5.0B | $29.2K | $4.2B | +0.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $9.4B | $1.7K | $2.5B | -7.8% | 8 | +0.0% |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $5.7B | $563.3 | $2.0B | -13.0% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $5.3B | $3.6K | $1.6B | +16.3% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $3.4B | $56.4 | $1.3B | +6.6% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.4B | $861.0 | $795.8M | +0.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.7B | $2.6K | $788.1M | -11.0% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.2B | $448.8 | $502.1M | +65.3% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 570500Carpets and other textile floor coverings: n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up | $533.2M | $2.2K | $418.3M | -1.4% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 610342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.1B | $101.3 | $352.5M | +121.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $686.5M | $538.0 | $324.1M | +7.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610510Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.2B | $26.9 | $258.7M | -19.2% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 620449Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | $614.4M | $1.2K | $257.2M | +67.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 620630Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $821.4M | $1.5K | $251.1M | +23.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 611780Clothing accessories: knitted or crocheted, n.e.s. in heading no. 6117 | $218.6M | $500.0 | $175.1M | +11.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $518.4M | $68.1 | $168.4M | -25.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 611011Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair | $431.6M | $840.0 | $163.9M | +0.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611710Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: knitted or crocheted | $149.4M | $231.1 | $141.8M | +136.9% | 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) | $144.2M | $570.9 | $130.8M | +15.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 630260Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | $251.2M | $0.0 | $110.5M | -55.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 630140Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of synthetic fibres | $56.1M | $2.1 | $73.5M | +10.2% | 2 | +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) | $309.4M | $215.2 | $73.2M | -24.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 630190Blankets and travelling rugs: n.e.c. in heading no. 6301 | $74.0M | $30.3 | $60.7M | +118.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 570190Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up | $91.7M | $14.6K | $57.8M | +17.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621010Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted) | $125.0M | $219.3 | $55.9M | -36.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620459Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6204.5 (not knitted or crocheted) | $156.7M | $5.1 | $45.4M | +39.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610422Ensembles: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $50.7M | $6.7 | $41.7M | -2.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620113Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) | $136.4M | $2.2K | $41.3M | +8.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610449Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic or artificial fibres), knitted or crocheted | $91.7M | $71.9 | $38.8M | -17.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 570241Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 | $64.5M | $1.0K | $35.5M | +108.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620349Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted) | $44.1M | $30.0 | $23.8M | +105.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 630900Clothing: worn, and other worn articles | $66.3M | $43.4 | $23.4M | -8.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620590Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.s. in heading no. 6205 (not knitted or crocheted) | $45.9M | $1.4 | $22.7M | +12.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | $39.8M | $188.2K | $21.7M | +13.4% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 610322Ensembles: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $31.5M | $155.6 | $21.4M | +17.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620422Ensembles: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $31.4M | $69.6 | $15.0M | +23.4% | 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) | $44.1M | $8.1 | $14.6M | -26.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 560790Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of materials n.e.s. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics | $39.7M | $3.5 | $14.6M | -23.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630210Bed linen: knitted or crocheted | $13.6M | $0.2 | $14.6M | -31.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620339Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6203.3 (not knitted or crocheted) | $47.4M | $4.2 | $12.8M | -29.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610590Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | $14.1M | $33.0 | $12.1M | +23.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630629Tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles): of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | $11.8M | $0.0 | $9.8M | -98.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 560229Felt: of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated | $12.9M | $1.1K | $7.8M | +2.1% | 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
30 products represented in the sector.
$12.5B$31.7B reported buyer importsFRA
France
4 products represented in the sector.
$1.4B$4.1B reported buyer importsAUS
Australia
15 products represented in the sector.
$1.4B$2.0B reported buyer importsPOL
Poland
3 products represented in the sector.
$768.7M$1.5B reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
2 products represented in the sector.
$315.0M$644.6M reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
3 products represented in the sector.
$210.5M$518.1M reported buyer importsNZL
New Zealand
12 products represented in the sector.
$207.2M$330.5M reported buyer importsCHN
China
6 products represented in the sector.
$183.0M$535.8M reported buyer importsIRL
Ireland
5 products represented in the sector.
$125.3M$535.7M reported buyer importsSVK
Slovakia
1 products represented in the sector.
$78.3M$186.3M reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
2 products represented in the sector.
$76.2M$269.7M reported buyer importsTWN
Taiwan
1 products represented in the sector.
$21.7M$39.8M 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 611710Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: knitted or crocheted | +136.9% | $141.8M | 1 |
| HS 610342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +121.4% | $352.5M | 2 |
| HS 630190Blankets and travelling rugs: n.e.c. in heading no. 6301 | +118.1% | $60.7M | 1 |
| HS 570241Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 | +108.4% | $35.5M | 1 |
| HS 620349Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted) | +105.7% | $23.8M | 2 |
| HS 620449Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | +67.5% | $257.2M | 3 |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +65.3% | $502.1M | 3 |
| HS 620459Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6204.5 (not knitted or crocheted) | +39.8% | $45.4M | 1 |
| HS 620630Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +23.8% | $251.1M | 2 |
| HS 610590Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | +23.6% | $12.1M | 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
8 markets$2.5B calculated opportunityHS 620520
Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
7 markets$788.1M calculated opportunityHS 620342
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
4 markets$2.0B calculated opportunityHS 610990
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
4 markets$1.3B calculated opportunityHS 630790
Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307
3 markets$4.2B calculated opportunityHS 620462
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
3 markets$1.6B calculated opportunityHS 620442
Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
3 markets$502.1M calculated opportunityHS 570500
Carpets and other textile floor coverings: n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up
3 markets$418.3M 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 Tonga 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.