Tiruppur Garment Exports reached ₹42,544.40 crore during fiscal year 2025-26, reaffirming the city’s position as India’s leading knitwear and apparel manufacturing hub and one of the country’s most significant textile export clusters despite ongoing global trade uncertainties and logistics disruptions.
According to the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA), exports from the knitwear hub declined by 4.91 per cent compared to ₹44,747 crore recorded in FY 2024-25. The moderation in export performance was primarily attributed to tariff-related uncertainties in the United States and supply chain disruptions arising from the continuing West Asia crisis, which impacted international trade flows and shipping operations.
Commenting on the performance, TEA President K. M. Subramanian said that despite challenging global conditions, Tiruppur’s ability to sustain exports above ₹42,500 crore demonstrates the resilience, adaptability, and competitiveness of the region’s garment manufacturing ecosystem.
He noted that the industry continues to see significant growth opportunities through enhanced utilisation of free trade agreements (FTAs), increasing export orders from global buyers, rising demand for man-made fibre (MMF)-based apparel, and the sector’s growing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing practices.
Subramanian further highlighted that the industry has consistently engaged with both the Central and State Governments on policy measures aimed at strengthening the textile and apparel sector. While several industry recommendations have already been implemented, additional proposals remain under active consideration.
Looking ahead, TEA expressed confidence in Tiruppur’s long-term growth prospects, stating that the cluster has the potential to achieve annual garment exports of ₹1 lakh crore by 2030. The ambitious target is expected to be supported by favourable government policies, increased investments, infrastructure development, and expansion across the textile and apparel value chain.
Tiruppur remains a critical contributor to India’s textile exports, with its integrated manufacturing ecosystem, strong global buyer relationships, and growing focus on innovation and sustainability continuing to drive its international competitiveness.
Source: Fibre 2 Fashion
(Rewritten & adapted by Indian-Apparel.com News Desk)
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