The 10 largest producer and clothes exporters in the world .. What about Arab countries? | economy

The global clothing market is witnessing a remarkable recovery after the Kofid-19 pandem gross domestic product Global. According to the “Statista” platform, this growth is expected to continue with an annual rate of 2.64% between 2025 and 2029, driven by a noticeable increase in global consumption rates.

According to the same platform, the consumption of clothing globally increased by 60% compared to what it was 20 years ago, with an additional increase of 63% by 2030, according to the “UNIFORM Market” data.

A huge sector occupies 430 million people

• Data 2025 shows that the fashion sector employs about 430 million people out of 3.62 billion workers in the world, equivalent to 11.9% of the total global workforce, which highlights its economic and social role as a major engine for jobs in the world.

• The sales volume is expected to grow by 1.3% during 2026, with the average number of pieces that the individual buys to 24.1 pieces annually, which reflects the growth of individual consumption in this field, according to the Statista platform.
• The data indicates that 94% of sales are related to non -luxury goods, which reflects the continued dominance of economic clothes on the market, while it appears China A noticeable height pattern in demand for luxurious signs.
  

  

Women’s clothes dominate the market

• The women’s clothing sector is the largest in the world, as it is expected to reach about 963.4 billion dollars in 2025, according to Statista, with weightings from the “UNIFORM Market” by exceeding trillion dollars by 2027, reflecting the continued increasing demand for this vital sector.
• The value of the men’s clothing market is estimated at 587.6 billion dollars.
• The size of the children’s clothing market is about 274.3 billion dollars.

This highlights the importance of these sectors in shaping the economic structure of the global clothing market.

Young people lead digital transformation

Statistics confirm that digital shopping has become the base, as 82% of shoppers reported between 26 and 35 years old that they bought online clothes during the past year, while the percentage reached 80% in the age group between 36 and 45 years.

This shift shows how e -commerce has become a pivotal player in the fashion sector.

The 10 largest clothing markets in the world (2025)

According to the “UNIFORM Market” platform, it came US In the lead as the largest global market worth 365.7 billion dollars, with an average monthly spending for the family, $ 162 on clothes. China followed by 313.8 billion dollars, then India with 101.4 billion dollars.

Here is the full list:

1. US: 365.7 billion dollars.
2. China: 313.8 billion dollars.
3. India: 101.4 billion dollars.
4. Japan: 87 billion dollars.
5. UK: 82.9 billion dollars.
6. Germany: 72.6 billion dollars.
7. Italy: 57.9 billion dollars.
8. France: 40 billion dollars.
9. Canada: 39.7 billion dollars.
10. South Korea: 39.1 billion dollars.

The 10 largest producer and clothes exporters (2024)

China is ranked first in the world in the production and export of clothes, as it represents more than 40% of the world’s exports, with a value of 286 billion dollars, and it works about 70 million workers in the sector.

China has a strong infrastructure and also dominates industrial fiber production such as polyester and Veskose.

Here is the full list of the 10 largest countries that produce and export clothes for 2024 according to the “Royal Textile” platform and the “Textile Resources” platform (Textile Resources)

1- China

• Export value: $ 286 billion.
• Cotton: More than 8 million tons annually (the largest globally producer).

2- Bangladesh

• Export value: $ 46.2 billion.
• Cotton exports: slim (import most cotton for production).
• Despite the political and environmental challenges, Bangladesh remains the second largest exporter for ready -made clothes, depending on the import of cotton and works with 4 million workers.
  

  

3- Vietnam

• Export value: $ 43.7 billion.
• Cotton exports: minimal (mainly import cotton).
• Vietnam is mainly exported to the United States and Asia, and is characterized by the quality of its production and its low costs.

4- India

• The value of exports is $ 41.4 billion.
• Cotton exports: more than 1.9 million tons annually (the third largest source in the world).
• India is the third largest source of cotton in the world. It is famous for its various textiles, especially wedding dresses, and highlights as a major supplier for organic textiles.

5- Germany

• Export value: $ 40.4 billion.
• Cotton exports: minimal (focus on technical textiles).
• Germany focuses on high -quality technical textiles used in cars, aviation and health care.

6- Türkiye

• Export value: 35.7 billion dollars.
• Cotton: More than 0.8 million tons annually.
• Türkiye benefits from its proximity to Europe and its historical experience in the various cotton and textile industry.

7- Italy

• Export value: 35.4 billion dollars.
• Cotton exports: minimal (mainly imported for production).
• Famous Italy in the manufacture of luxury clothes and international brands such as Gucci and Brada.

8- United States

• Export value: 24.6 billion dollars.
• Cotton exports: more than 2.5 million tons annually (the second largest exports in the world).
• Enrichment The United States is the world’s second largest cotton exporter, and it donates denim production and technical clothes.

9- Spain

• The value of exports (textiles): $ 20 billion.
• Cotton exports: limited (cotton mainly imports textile production).
• Spain has a strong presence in the fashion market thanks to signs such as Zara and Mango, importing cotton and re -manufacturing it.

10- Pakistan

• Export value: 19 billion dollars.
• Cotton exports: about 0.5 million tons annually.
• Dependent Pakistan On high -quality cotton, “Terry”, as well as the manufacture of products for Adidas and Niki.

The 5 most prominent Arab countries producing and exporting

According to the export council for ready -made clothing in Egypt, ready -made clothes exports achieved a growth of 18% in 2024, to reach $ 2.84 billion, of which 1.19 billion to the United States, and 689 million to Europe (34% growth). It emerges as a regional export force.

According to the Statista platform, the clothing market in Morocco is expected to reach $ 2.71 billion in 2025, with women’s clothes dominating (1.24 billion). Morocco exports 80% of its production to Europe.

According to the Statista platform, the clothes market in Tunisia is expected to achieve $ 1.71 billion in 2025, and the country will benefit from its geographical proximity and trade agreements with Europe, especially France وروس جسل

According to the Statista platform, the revenue of the clothing market in Jordan is expected to reach $ 1.58 billion in 2025, with exports covering the American market by 90% thanks to the QIZ regions agreements.

Although it is not a big product, the UAE’s clothing market revenue is expected to reach $ 10.88 billion, according to the Statista platform. Dubai is a re -export center to the Gulf And Africa Asia, with increasing demand for luxury signs.