Textile Industry Outlook in Brazil
According to data from the Associação Brasileira da Indústria Têxtil e de Confecção (Abit), the textile sector recorded 4% growth in 2024 compared to 2023, while apparel grew by 3.8%.
Challenges in foreign trade
In 2024, imports of textile and apparel products increased by 20.8%, while exports experienced a decrease of 3.8%, resulting in a trade deficit. Most of the imports came from China, posing challenges for the competitiveness of the domestic industry.
Outlook for 2025
Expectations for 2025 are optimistic. A survey conducted by Abit indicates that 45% of businessmen foresee a moderate growth of the domestic market, between 2.1% and 4%. In addition, 8% anticipate a significant increase in exports.
In terms of investments, 42% of the companies plan to make moderate investments, focusing on machinery, technology and automation, while 31% are looking to expand their production capacity.
Resources
→ Arbit. “Indústria têxtil e de confecção aumentou a produção e gerou 30 mil empregos em 2024”.
Brazil is one of the markets highlighted in amec amtex’s Competitiveness Plan 2025.
Within the framework of the 2025 Competitiveness Plan, amec amtex has organized a series of activities aimed at facilitating members’ access to the Brazilian market.
Among the actions planned, amec amtex members will be able to access a directory of textile manufacturers and textile machinery representatives in Brazil.
Contact us for more information!
- Alejandro Gallego
- Director of amec amtex
- agallego@amec.es