Gujarat textile exports are facing mounting pressure as escalating geopolitical tensions and war-linked disruptions drive a sharp rise in international freight costs. Exporters across key textile hubs, including Surat and Ahmedabad, report significant increases in shipping rates, leading to delayed consignments and higher operational expenses.
Industry stakeholders indicate that rerouting of vessels, longer transit times, and limited container availability have substantially increased logistics costs for textile and apparel shipments. Freight charges on major export routes to the US, Europe, and the Middle East have surged, directly impacting export margins and working capital cycles.
Exporters in Gujarat textile sector-covering synthetic fabrics, cotton textiles, and processed garments—are experiencing booking slowdowns as global buyers adopt a cautious procurement approach amid supply chain uncertainty. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly affected due to tighter liquidity and rising input costs.
Trade representatives warn that sustained high freight rates could weaken India’s textile export competitiveness in price-sensitive international markets. Industry bodies are urging policy support, including freight subsidies and logistical facilitation measures, to mitigate the impact on exporters.
Despite the current challenges, exporters remain hopeful that stabilization in global shipping routes and diplomatic resolutions will ease freight pressures in the coming months.
Source: The Times of India
(Rewritten & adapted by Indian-Apparel.com News Desk)
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