Why textile mills stay at 71% capacity despite export growth

Textile exports in parts of Asia improve, but mills face weak orders, low prices and uneven downstream demand.
ITMF puts global utilisation at 71 per cent in September 2026, with backlogs of 2.3 months and 56 per cent citing weak demand.
TexPro shows fibre exports up 14.5 per cent and yarn up 8.0 per cent in January-June 2026; home textiles and apparel slipped, while China’s unit prices fell.Read More