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**Tiruppur, Coimbatore Garment Exports Surge, Poised for Further Growth**

**COIMBATORE, July 3, 2025** – Garment exports from the Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts of Tamil Nadu reached a substantial ₹45,000 crore in the 2024-25 financial year, according to the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA). Direct garment exports from Tiruppur were approximately ₹40,000 crore, while Coimbatore contributed ₹5,000 crore, marking a 20% increase compared to the previous year. TEA President K.M. Subramanian projects a further 15% growth for the current year, potentially reaching ₹46,000 crore.

Including indirect (merchant) exports, the total figure is estimated to be even higher, potentially adding another ₹5,000 crore.

While garment exporting units are operating at 90% capacity, there’s a recognized need for capacity addition and modernization. Mr. Subramanian emphasized the importance of government support to encourage investments in advanced technology and automation to address labour shortages.

Industry sources highlight a contrasting picture, with the supply chain for garment exporters performing well but Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) catering to the domestic market facing challenges due to cheaper imported knitted fabric. The availability of imported man-made fibre fabrics at nearly half the price of locally produced alternatives is impacting local knitting units.

Currently, Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts account for 68% of India’s knitted garment exports. Free trade agreements (FTAs) with the UK and potential agreements with the US and European Union are expected to further boost exports from these key textile hubs.

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