The decline in Chinese garment exports to Japan provides an excellent opportunity for India's apparel industry to increase shipments. According to the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), a strong Indian garment sector with unique offerings provides significant potential for Japanese trading companies to source from India. Currently, India's share of Japan's total import of $23bn is just 1%, but a decline in Chinese garment supplies to Japan over the last five years presents a significant opportunity for India.
