Tirupur knitwear exports cross $4.45B in FY26 despite US tariffs, West Asia disruption
India's largest knitwear cluster booked Rs.42,500 crore ($4.45B) in garment exports in FY2025-26, with industry leaders flagging resilience against US tariff headwinds and West Asia trade turbulence as buyers continue to diversify sourcing toward India.
Tirupur knitwear cluster recorded garment exports exceeding Rs.42,500 crore (US $4.45 billion) in FY2025-26, demonstrating resilience despite US tariff challenges and West Asia trade disruptions, per industry leaders.
Why this matters
Tirupur's $4.45B FY26 print signals India knitwear's pull as buyers rebalance away from China and tariff-exposed markets, even as US duties and West Asia shipping risks pressure margins.
Retail-brand signals steady at 1,184 over 90 days, reflecting consistent sourcing and brand activity flow.