Massive export boost in 2024–25
Textile Export Surge from Tamil Nadu 2024: In the 2024–25 financial year, Tamil Nadu’s key garment-producing districts, Tiruppur and Coimbatore, recorded combined garment exports worth ₹45,000 crore. This reflects a 20% rise over the previous year’s figures, showing strong recovery and growth momentum in the textile sector.
Tiruppur, a dominant player, alone contributed exports worth ₹40,000 crore, while Coimbatore added another ₹5,000 crore through its growing apparel industry.
Dominance in India’s knitwear exports
These two districts jointly contribute 68% of India’s total knitted garment exports, making Tamil Nadu a critical player in the country’s textile export economy. The region’s consistent performance underlines its global competitiveness.
Static GK fact: Tiruppur is internationally recognized for its knitwear exports, supplying to over 50 countries, including the US and European Union.
Reasons behind the export rise
The impressive jump in exports has been driven by increased demand from overseas buyers, expanded production capacity, and adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices. Tiruppur’s MSMEs, known for quick turnaround times and flexible supply chains, played a vital role.
Meanwhile, Coimbatore’s traditional textile base has diversified into apparel production, aided by a skilled workforce and improving technology.
Static GK tip: Coimbatore is renowned for being a major cotton and spinning centre and hosts a large number of textile machinery industries.
Strategic importance in textile trade
The performance of these two districts has added momentum to India’s efforts to expand its textile export base. It aligns with the national goal of becoming a global leader in textile manufacturing, with emphasis on value-added products and green technologies.
Tamil Nadu, with its highly integrated textile value chain, remains a frontrunner in implementing export-friendly policies and infrastructure upgrades.
Future growth outlook
Exporters in the region are now turning towards automation, innovative design, and digital manufacturing to meet changing global standards. Government support in terms of logistics parks, technical training, and financial incentives is expected to further boost export figures in the coming years.
Static GK fact: India is the second-largest textile and apparel exporter in the world, and Tamil Nadu accounts for a significant portion of that output.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Textile Export Surge from Tamil Nadu 2024:
| Topic | Detail |
| Total export value (2024–25) | ₹45,000 crore |
| Tiruppur’s contribution | ₹40,000 crore |
| Coimbatore’s contribution | ₹5,000 crore |
| Export growth from previous year | 20% increase |
| Share in national knitted garment exports | 68% |
| Tiruppur’s title | Knitwear Capital of India |
| Coimbatore’s title | Manchester of South India |
| Export goal for Indian textile industry | $100 billion by 2030 |
| Key supporting sectors | MSMEs, logistics, skill training |
| Focus for future | Sustainability, automation, global market |
