Sector footprint
$420.3K in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 47 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
Tuvalu Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Tuvalu'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$420.3K2024 reported value
Products47Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets17Markets represented
Average CAGR+25.9%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$11.8BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is Tuvalu 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
$11.8B 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 | $2.2B | $29.5K | $1.1B | +105.7% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.2B | $5.6K | $844.3M | -11.6% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $2.6B | $3.8K | $756.7M | -33.3% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 520100Cotton: not carded or combed | $1.5B | $226.2K | $713.8M | +52.2% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.1B | $896.6 | $603.8M | +256.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $726.1M | $4.3K | $179.9M | +50.0% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 610510Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $242.6M | $5.4K | $87.8M | +210.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 560811Twine, cordage or rope: fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials | $64.6M | $22.2K | $64.4M | +59.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $254.4M | $371.9 | $64.2M | -35.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $175.5M | $1.7K | $48.7M | +90.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $119.0M | $816.5 | $45.8M | -52.2% | 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) | $55.8M | $2.0K | $29.9M | +52.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621133Track suits and other garments n.e.s.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $69.1M | $1.2K | $24.2M | -32.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620452Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $106.4M | $360.9 | $22.5M | -7.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610520Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $71.4M | $371.1 | $20.6M | -22.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611212Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $45.2M | $1.7K | $19.2M | -8.9% | 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 | $52.9M | $1.3K | $17.9M | +17.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621210Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | $67.0M | $491.0 | $15.0M | -7.4% | 1 | +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) | $27.1M | $390.7 | $11.3M | +12.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611430Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | $22.0M | $548.0 | $9.8M | -3.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610711Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $39.6M | $28.0 | $8.3M | -42.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610620Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $19.2M | $89.3 | $7.7M | -32.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610821Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $23.1M | $171.0 | $6.2M | +35.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 540752Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed | $11.7M | $18.3K | $6.0M | +13.4% | 2 | +0.2% |
| HS 610442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $15.5M | $202.6 | $5.9M | +24.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610822Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $21.2M | $4.1K | $5.9M | +6.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611211Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $28.1M | $257.2 | $5.3M | +10.1% | 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 | $13.3M | $10.4K | $4.4M | -27.5% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $15.6M | $68.8 | $4.2M | -43.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610441Dresses: women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted | $4.0M | $454.5 | $3.9M | +199.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610712Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $6.1M | $1.7K | $3.0M | +44.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 580632Fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, n.e.s. in heading no. 5806, of man-made fibres (excluding goods of heading no. 5807) | $7.1M | $538.2 | $2.8M | +3.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $8.0M | $29.1 | $2.4M | +72.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620640Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $7.5M | $502.9 | $1.4M | +15.6% | 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 | $1.0M | $16.9K | $844.8K | +55.2% | 1 | +2.9% |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $4.4M | $348.4 | $798.6K | +124.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 600634Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, printed | $616.7K | $15.0K | $468.5K | +32.3% | 1 | +1.5% |
| HS 521039Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, of weaves n.e.s. in item no. 5210.3 | $412.5K | $6.6K | $419.1K | +41.8% | 1 | +1.4% |
| HS 620333Jackets and blazers: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $567.1K | $128.5 | $187.0K | -18.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620930Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $380.3K | $497.4 | $181.4K | +55.2% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 521139Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5211.3 | $400.6K | $26.1K | $172.2K | +41.8% | 1 | +5.0% |
| HS 551622Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | $225.8K | $5.9K | $164.7K | +41.8% | 1 | +1.2% |
| HS 600539Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, printed | $296.2K | $2.5K | $124.7K | -55.3% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 621010Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted) | $90.4K | $15.7 | $97.9K | -36.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 560750Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics | $94.2K | $1.0 | $80.6K | -11.4% | 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 | $70.0K | $1.1 | $66.5K | -11.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $109.4K | $245.5 | $27.0K | -16.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
ESP
Spain
14 products represented in the sector.
$2.6B$6.2B reported buyer importsFRA
France
3 products represented in the sector.
$819.4M$2.6B reported buyer importsPAK
Pakistan
1 products represented in the sector.
$713.8M$1.5B reported buyer importsCZE
Czechia
8 products represented in the sector.
$305.8M$718.1M reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
2 products represented in the sector.
$82.3M$117.5M reported buyer importsSVK
Slovakia
1 products represented in the sector.
$78.3M$186.3M reported buyer importsSWE
Sweden
3 products represented in the sector.
$70.2M$351.8M reported buyer importsBIH
Bosnia and Herzegovina
5 products represented in the sector.
$30.0M$47.2M reported buyer importsLUX
Luxembourg
4 products represented in the sector.
$17.9M$85.5M reported buyer importsSVN
Slovenia
4 products represented in the sector.
$15.9M$47.0M reported buyer importsMKD
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
5 products represented in the sector.
$10.6M$28.5M reported buyer importsSGP
Singapore
2 products represented in the sector.
$9.9M$19.5M 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 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | +256.3% | $603.8M | 1 |
| HS 610510Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +210.7% | $87.8M | 1 |
| HS 610441Dresses: women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted | +199.4% | $3.9M | 1 |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +124.7% | $798.6K | 1 |
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +105.7% | $1.1B | 6 |
| HS 610342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +90.3% | $48.7M | 1 |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | +72.1% | $2.4M | 1 |
| HS 560811Twine, cordage or rope: fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials | +59.6% | $64.4M | 1 |
| HS 620930Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | +55.2% | $181.4K | 1 |
| 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 | +55.2% | $844.8K | 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
6 markets$1.1B calculated opportunityHS 620342
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
5 markets$844.3M calculated opportunityHS 611020
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
5 markets$756.7M calculated opportunityHS 610990
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
4 markets$179.9M calculated opportunityHS 540752
Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed
2 markets$6.0M calculated opportunityHS 620462
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
2 markets$4.2M calculated opportunityHS 520100
Cotton: not carded or combed
1 markets$713.8M calculated opportunityHS 611030
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
1 markets$603.8M 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 Tuvalu 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.