SUMMARY
 
In April 2023, the production and export situation of textiles & footwear continued to be gloomy. World textile demand has not shown signs of recovery. Businesses still lack orders and must receive low-priced orders to maintain operations. IIP index in the month increased slowly compared to the previous month. The export value in the month continued to decrease by 19-27% over the same period last year, and down by 3-19% from the previous month depending on the product.
 
The export value of Textiles and Footwear in 4M/2023 decreased by 20.0% and 14.8% respectively over the same period last year. Most of the markets still saw a significant decrease in export value, with the biggest drop being the US (down 30.2% YoY), and China (down 20.6% YoY). Except for exports to Japan, which increased by 8.0% over the same period last year, the increase is also shrinking.
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
A. GENERAL PERCEPTION
 
B. OVERVIEW
Production situation
Industry trade balance
Structure of export commodity groups & monthly movements
Export market structure & monthly movements
Proportion & export growth of the FDI sector
Commodity structure & import market
 
C. DETAILS OF EXPORTS OF EACH ITEM
Textile and Garment
Footwear
Yarn & Textile
Handbag, Wallet, Hat
Raw material & Fabric blind, Technical fabric