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China remained the largest supplier, contributing US$162.48 million, a 5.28 percent increase from November. India and South Korea also posted growth, with imports rising by 7.47 percent and 14.35 percent, respectively. Bangladesh showed the highest growth rate, with imports increasing by 24.84 percent to US$302,536.

Year-on-year, the sector saw a significant expansion of 23.5 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth reached 13.7 percent compared to 2023, highlighting a robust performance in this critical industry.

In November 2024, the country produced 663.6 million pieces of casual clothes, showing solid output despite a slight increase in December.

China remained the largest supplier, exporting US$117.37 million in December, a 13.66 percent increase month-on-month. Laos and France showed notable growth, with imports rising 36.48 percent and 46.05 percent, respectively. Imports from Congo nearly doubled, surging 96.14 percent to US$6.15 million. Brazil and New Zealand also recorded significant increases of 38.44 percent and 24.06 percent, respectively.

Brazil remained the largest supplier, with imports increasing by 5.79 percent to US$114.24 million. The USA followed with a significant 21.24 percent rise, reaching US$28.66 million. Ivory Coast showed remarkable growth, with imports surging by 249.83 percent to US$2.37 million.