Core Viewpoint - The textile industry in China is experiencing stable growth in the first half of the year, supported by a robust domestic demand market, despite facing challenges in exports and profitability [1][5]. Group 1: Industry Performance - The textile and chemical fiber industries' capacity utilization rates are 77.8% and 86%, respectively, higher than the national industrial average [1]. - The industrial added value of large-scale textile enterprises grew by 3.1% year-on-year, although the growth rate slowed by 1.5 percentage points compared to the previous year [1]. - Nine out of fifteen major textile product categories reported year-on-year production growth [1]. Group 2: Domestic Sales - The per capita clothing consumption expenditure of residents increased by 2.1% year-on-year, with a growth acceleration of 0.9 percentage points compared to the first quarter [2]. - Retail sales of clothing, shoes, and textile products in large retail enterprises grew by 3.1% year-on-year, an increase of 1.8 percentage points from the previous year [2]. - Online sales of clothing-related products rose by 1.4% year-on-year, surpassing the first quarter's growth rate of 1.5% [2]. Group 3: Export Performance - The total export value of textiles and clothing reached $143.98 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.8% [3]. - Exports of intermediate products like chemical fiber and textile yarns grew by 1.8%, while clothing exports decreased by 0.2% to $73.46 billion due to weak overseas demand and tariff policies [3]. - Exports to the U.S. saw a decline of 5.3% year-on-year, while exports to markets like the EU, UK, South Korea, Canada, Pakistan, Chile, and Nigeria showed good growth [3]. Group 4: Investment and Profitability - Fixed asset investment in the textile, clothing, and chemical fiber industries grew by 14.5%, 27%, and 10.6% year-on-year, respectively, with acceleration in growth rates compared to the previous year [4]. - Revenue for large-scale textile enterprises decreased by 3% year-on-year, and total profits fell by 9.4% [4]. - The profit margin for large textile enterprises was 3%, down by 0.2 percentage points from the previous year, with asset turnover rates slowing due to inventory fluctuations [4]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The textile industry faces numerous uncertainties in the second half of the year, but the expanding domestic market is expected to drive high-quality development [5]. - The integration of cultural, health, and green consumption trends with the textile industry is anticipated to enhance the supply system's upgrade [5].
上半年我国纺织行业运行态势基本平稳
Zhong Guo Chan Ye Jing Ji Xin Xi Wang·2025-08-18 00:48