China’s 19% Japan apparel decline could open India a $31bn market

India ships garments to Japan duty-free since 2011, but still accounts for under 2 per cent of the market.
Japan’s apparel imports from China fell for four straight years to $11.23 billion in 2024, over 19 per cent below 2021.
China’s share falls below half in 2025 as Vietnam and Bangladesh gain from China-plus-one sourcing by buyers and manufacturers.