South Korea’s apparel imports inches up to $5.6 billion in H1, 2026

South Korea’s apparel imports rose 2.27 per cent to $5.658 billion in January-June 2026, with June shipments up 4.54 per cent year on year.
Knitted apparel imports grew faster than non-knitted categories, signalling uneven sourcing demand across garment types.
Fabric and filament exports weakened in the first half, affecting South Korea’s textile trade mix.