Indonesia's Ready-Made Garment Industry Exports Grow 19.59% in January-November 2021

The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that Indonesia's clothing industry exports reached US$7.64 billion from January to November 2021. This figure grew by 19.59% compared to the same period the previous year.

Details show that exports of ready-made clothing (garment) from textiles grew by 15.42% to US$6.12 billion in the January-November 2021 period compared to the same period the previous year. Ready-made knitted garments grew by 44.06% to US$1.16 billion, and textile clothing accessories grew by 20.98% to US$205.24 million.

Similarly, exports of knitted socks and the like grew by 12.91% to US$110.75 million during January-November of last year. Ready-made clothing and accessories made of leather surged by 319.89% to US$39.43 million.

The United States (US) is the largest market for Indonesian ready-made clothing exports. Specifically, ready-made clothing exports to the US reached US$3.39 billion, ready-made knitted garments US$832.97 million, and ready-made clothing and leather accessories US$26.31 million.

Germany is the largest market for knitted sock and similar exports, with a value of US$36.49 million, while France is second with US$9.23 million.