Asia-Pacific Textile - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)

The asia-Pacific textile market size is expected to increase from USD 394.64 billion in 2025 to USD 407.66 billion in 2026 and reach USD 479.69 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.30% over 2026-2031. This report is Segmented by Application (Fashion & Apparel, Industrial/Technical Textiles, Household & Home Textiles, and More), by Raw Material (Natural Fibers, Synthetic Fibers, and More), by Process (Woven, Knitted, Non-Woven, and More), and by Geography (China, India, Bangladesh, Australia, South Korea, Japan, ASEAN, Rest of Asia-Pacific). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Asia-Pacific Textile Market Trends and Insights

China-Plus-One Near-Shoring of Order Books

Geopolitical uncertainty and pandemic-era supply disruptions persuaded global brands to diversify sourcing beyond China. Fresh capacity announcements in Vietnam, Indonesia, and India reflect this reallocation. Indonesia’s USD 6 billion state-backed Danantara Textiles project, unveiled in 2025, is designed to anchor a fully integrated value chain.Shorter lead times and tariff advantages make these destinations attractive, yet yarn and fabric inputs still originate mainly from China, highlighting an evolving but incomplete decoupling.

EU Digital-Product-Passport & EPR Mandates Accelerating Compliant Sourcing

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation that took effect in 2026 requires every textile sold into Europe to carry a digital passport detailing fiber composition, emissions, and recyclability. Asian mills exporting to the bloc must install blockchain traceability and undergo costly third-party audits. India’s Kasturi Cotton initiative embeds QR-coded provenance data, giving compliant spinners an early-mover edge. Producers lacking transparent records are already losing contracts, and the looming 2028 extension of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to textiles will intensify the shift.

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Compliance Costs

The CBAM entered a transition phase in 2026 and is expected to cover textiles by 2028. Exporters with coal-heavy energy mixes will have to purchase carbon certificates, directly eroding free-on-board margins. Chinese and Bangladeshi mills are studying on-site solar arrays and renewable power purchase agreements, yet many face multi-year approval cycles. The added cost uncertainty is pushing some buyers toward lower-emission ASEAN mills.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

• Rising Disposable Incomes Fuelling Premium & Athleisure Apparel Demand
• Scale-Up of Bio-Based and Chemically Recycled Fibre Capacity
• Stricter Zero-Liquid-Discharge Wastewater Mandates

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Industrial and technical textiles contributed 4.62% CAGR through 2031, outpacing the Asia-Pacific textile market average, while fashion and apparel held 46.4% revenue share in 2025. Specialty demand for automotive lightweighting materials, medical nonwovens and filtration media underpins the segment. India’s National Technical Textiles Mission approved USD 177 million for 168 R&D projects, emphasizing carbon fiber and aramid applications. These projects anchor domestic substitution of imported high-performance fabrics and expand export potential.

The Asia-Pacific textile industry now sees protective, medical and mobility applications as profit centers because gross margins exceed 25%, versus 12-18% for mass-market apparel. Chinese producers concentrate on geotextiles for infrastructure, while Indian mills prioritize medical disposables. ASEAN capacity remains limited, presenting a clear white-space opportunity. Technical-textile orders are often multi-year and specification heavy, favoring players with testing labs and certified quality systems.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Application
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Industrial/Technical Textiles
  • Household & Home Textiles
  • Medical & Healthcare Textiles
  • Automotive & Transport Textiles
  • Others (Protective, Sports Textiles, etc.)
• By Raw Material
  • Natural Fibers
    • Cotton
    • Wool
    • Silk
  • Synthetic Fibers
    • Polyester
    • Nylon
    • Rayon / Viscose
    • Acrylic
    • Polypropylene
  • Recycled Fibers
  • Others (Speciality High-Performance Fibers (Aramid, Carbon, UHMWPE))
• By Process / Technology
  • Woven
  • Knitted
  • Non-woven
    • Spunlaid (Spunbond / Melt-blown)
    • Dry-laid Hydro-entangled
    • Wet-Laid
    • Needle-punched
  • 3-D Weaving & Spacer Fabrics
• By Geography
  • China
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • ASEAN (Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam)
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

• Shenzhou International Group
• Weiqiao Textile
• Texhong Textile Group
• Toray Industries
• Arvind Ltd
• Vardhman Textiles Ltd
• Far Eastern New Century (FENC)
• Hyosung TNC
• Bombay Dyeing & Mfg Co
• Bombay Rayon Fashions
• Pacific Textiles
• Luthai Textile
• Nisshinbo Holdings
• PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex)
• Raymond Ltd
• Fabindia Overseas
• Youngone Corp
• Indorama Ventures (IVL Fibres)
• Teijin Ltd
• Cotton Corporation of India

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support