The international market environment has become more complex in 2019. The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles revealed on the 23rd that China’s home textile exports increased significantly in July, reversing the continued negative growth this year.
Home textiles, also known as decorative textiles, are practical textiles that beautify and decorate the living environment and are mainly used in homes and public places. In 2019, China’s home textile industry continued to pay attention to the international macro market environment, while deepening the implementation of supply-side structural reforms and actively coping with uncertainties.
China’s home textile exports in July were US$2.64 billion, a significant increase of 10.6% year-on-year.
China’s total exports of home textiles from January to July were US$15.21 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.4%. Among them, bedding, curtains, and kitchen textiles maintained growth, while towel exports dropped significantly.
Bedding textiles are the main product for home textile exports, with exports of US$6.65 billion from January to July, a year-on-year increase of 3.3%. During the same period, exports of kitchen textiles, table fabrics and curtains grew rapidly, with an increase rate of about 10%. In addition, towel products dropped significantly, down 13%, and exports of carpets and tapestries fell by 4%.
According to the industry, in the face of the changing international economic situation, there will be both opportunities and challenges for China’s home textile exports in the future.
