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Korea Textile Industry Statistics

South Korea's textile industry is dominated by high-tech synthetic fibers and fabrics.

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South Korea's textile industry employed 145,000 workers in 2022.

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Apparel manufacturing sector had 78,000 employees in 2023.

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Fiber production employed 32,000 workers in 2022.

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Fabric manufacturing workforce totaled 45,000 in 2023.

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Average monthly wage in textile industry was KRW 3.2 million in 2022.

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Female workers comprised 58% of textile employment in 2023.

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Youth employment (under 30) in textiles was 22% or 32,000 in 2022.

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R&D personnel in textile firms numbered 12,500 in 2023.

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Labor productivity per worker reached KRW 450 million in 2022.

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Turnover rate in textile industry was 8.5% in 2023.

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Overseas Korean textile workers totaled 15,000 in 2022.

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Training programs trained 25,000 textile workers in 2023.

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SMEs employed 92% of textile workforce (133,000) in 2022.

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Large firms (over 300 workers) had 12,000 employees in 2023.

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Gyeonggi province hosted 45% of textile jobs (65,000) in 2022.

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Chungcheong region employment 28,000 textile workers 2023.

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Jeolla province 18,000 textile employees in 2022.

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Part-time workers 15% of total (22,000) in 2023.

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Unionized workers 18% or 26,000 in textile sector 2022.

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Accident rate per 1,000 workers was 2.1 in 2023.

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Average age of textile workers 45.2 years in 2022.

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Vocational high school graduates in textiles 4,500 annually 2023.

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University textile majors enrolled 8,200 students in 2022.

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Foreign workers in textiles 12,000 (8%) in 2023.

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Disability employment quota met at 3.2% (4,600) in 2022.

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Overtime hours averaged 28 per month per worker 2023.

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In 2022, South Korea exported textiles and apparel worth $14.2 billion, a 2.1% rise from 2021.

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Polyester yarn exports from South Korea reached $2.8 billion in 2023.

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Apparel exports totaled $10.5 billion in 2022, with USA as top destination at 28%.

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Synthetic fabric exports hit $3.1 billion in 2023.

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Knitwear exports from South Korea were $4.2 billion in 2022.

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Woven apparel exports amounted to $3.8 billion in 2023.

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Technical textiles exports grew to $1.9 billion in 2022.

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Vietnam received 35% of South Korea's textile exports worth $5.0 billion in 2023.

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China imported $2.4 billion in Korean textiles in 2022.

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EU markets took $2.1 billion of Korean apparel exports in 2023.

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Sportswear exports reached $2.7 billion in 2022.

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Home textiles exports totaled $850 million in 2023.

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Automotive textiles exports hit $650 million in 2022.

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Medical textiles exports grew 15% to $420 million in 2023.

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Socks exports from South Korea were $1.1 billion in 2022.

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Underwear exports amounted to $950 million in 2023.

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Japan imported $1.2 billion Korean textiles in 2022.

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Bangladesh sourced $750 million in yarn from Korea in 2023.

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USA apparel imports from Korea hit $3.0 billion in 2022.

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EU technical textiles from Korea totaled $550 million in 2023.

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Vietnam knitwear imports $1.8 billion from Korea in 2022.

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China synthetic fiber imports $1.5 billion in 2023.

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Indonesia received $600 million Korean fabrics in 2022.

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Philippines apparel imports $450 million from Korea 2023.

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Turkey yarn imports $350 million from Korea in 2022.

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India technical textiles $280 million from Korea 2023.

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Canada sportswear $220 million Korean exports 2022.

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Australia home textiles $180 million from Korea 2023.

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Russia automotive textiles $150 million Korean 2022.

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UAE medical textiles $120 million from Korea 2023.

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Mexico socks $95 million Korean exports 2022.

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Brazil underwear $85 million from Korea 2023.

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UK hats $75 million Korean exports 2022.

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Textile industry revenue reached KRW 45 trillion in 2022.

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Export revenue contributed 65% or KRW 29 trillion in 2023.

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Domestic market sales KRW 16 trillion in 2022.

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Profit margin average 4.2% for textile firms in 2023.

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R&D investment totaled KRW 1.8 trillion in 2022.

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Capital investment KRW 3.2 trillion in new plants 2023.

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Number of textile firms 5,200 in 2022.

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Top 10 firms revenue KRW 22 trillion (49%) in 2023.

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SMEs revenue KRW 23 trillion in 2022.

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Market cap of listed textile firms KRW 15 trillion 2023.

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Debt ratio average 180% for industry in 2022.

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Inventory turnover 4.8 times per year in 2023.

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E-commerce sales in textiles KRW 2.5 trillion 2022.

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Brand value of Korean textiles $12 billion in 2023.

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Sustainability investments KRW 850 billion in 2022.

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Government subsidies KRW 450 billion for textiles 2023.

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Patent filings 2,150 in textile tech 2022.

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Venture capital in textiles KRW 320 billion 2023.

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Stock price index for textiles up 5.2% in 2022.

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ROE average 6.1% for textile companies 2023.

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EBITDA margin 7.8% industry average 2022.

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Tax revenue from textiles KRW 1.2 trillion 2023.

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Insurance premiums for textile firms KRW 180 billion 2022.

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CSR spending KRW 250 billion by industry 2023.

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South Korea imported $8.7 billion in raw materials for textiles in 2022.

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Cotton imports totaled 450,000 tons valued at $2.1 billion in 2023.

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Synthetic fiber imports reached $3.5 billion in 2022.

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Wool imports were 25,000 tons worth $450 million in 2023.

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Machinery for textile production imports hit $1.2 billion in 2022.

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Chemical dyes and auxiliaries imports totaled $950 million in 2023.

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China supplied 62% of South Korea's textile raw material imports in 2022.

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USA cotton exports to Korea $1.1 billion in 2023.

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India provided 180,000 tons of cotton to Korea in 2022.

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Australia wool imports to Korea 15,000 tons in 2023.

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Japan machinery imports $450 million to Korea 2022.

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Germany dyes imports $320 million to Korea 2023.

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Vietnam synthetic staple fiber 120,000 tons imported 2022.

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Indonesia viscose imports to Korea 45,000 tons 2023.

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Brazil cotton 80,000 tons to Korea 2022.

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USA polyester chips $650 million to Korea 2023.

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Taiwan nylon filament 35,000 tons imported 2022.

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Thailand spandex 12,000 tons to Korea 2023.

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EU technical yarns $280 million imports 2022.

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Pakistan raw cotton 95,000 tons to Korea 2023.

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Turkey woolen yarns $150 million to Korea 2022.

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China acrylic fiber 75,000 tons imported 2023.

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Italy dyeing machines $180 million to Korea 2022.

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Malaysia palm oil based chemicals $120 million imports 2023.

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In 2022, South Korea's textile production totaled 1.45 million metric tons, with synthetic fibers comprising 78% of the output.

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South Korea produced 1.12 million tons of polyester filament yarn in 2023, marking a 3.2% increase from 2022.

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The output of nylon filament yarn in South Korea reached 185,000 tons in 2022, accounting for 12% of total filament production.

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In 2023, acrylic staple fiber production in South Korea was 142,000 tons, down 1.5% year-over-year due to market shifts.

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South Korea's woven fabric production volume stood at 920 million square meters in 2022.

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Knitted fabric output in South Korea hit 1.28 billion square meters in 2023, with polyester knits at 65% share.

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Apparel production in South Korea totaled 450 million units in 2022, primarily functional sportswear.

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Technical textiles production grew to 350,000 tons in 2023, representing 24% of total textile output.

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Cotton yarn production in South Korea was 45,000 tons in 2022, a 5% decline from previous year.

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Spandex fiber output reached 28,000 tons in 2023, up 4.8% driven by athleisure demand.

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Nonwoven fabric production in South Korea amounted to 210,000 tons in 2022.

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Polyester staple fiber production was 320,000 tons in 2023, with 40% for export.

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Wool fabric output stood at 12 million square meters in 2022.

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Denim fabric production reached 85 million meters in 2023.

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Home textile production volume was 150 million units in 2022.

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Automotive textile output grew to 95,000 tons in 2023.

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Medical textile production hit 45,000 tons in 2022, boosted by PPE demand.

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Rayon filament yarn production was 18,000 tons in 2023.

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Viscose staple fiber output totaled 25,000 tons in 2022.

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Linen fabric production reached 8 million meters in 2023.

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Silk yarn production was 1,200 tons in 2022.

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Carpet and rug output stood at 22 million square meters in 2023.

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Towel production volume was 120 million units in 2022.

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Curtain fabric output reached 45 million meters in 2023.

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Bedding production totaled 35 million sets in 2022.

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Sportswear garment output was 180 million pieces in 2023.

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Underwear production hit 250 million units in 2022.

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Socks output reached 1.2 billion pairs in 2023.

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Gloves production volume was 450 million pairs in 2022.

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Hat and cap production totaled 80 million units in 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 3, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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With South Korea exporting textiles and apparel worth $14.2 billion in 2022 and employing 145,000 workers that same year, this post breaks down the most telling Korea textile industry statistics, from wages and workforce makeup to production volumes, trade flows, and financial performance.

Key Takeaways

South Korea's textile industry employed 145,000 workers in 2022.
Apparel manufacturing sector had 78,000 employees in 2023.
Fiber production employed 32,000 workers in 2022.
In 2022, South Korea exported textiles and apparel worth $14.2 billion, a 2.1% rise from 2021.
Polyester yarn exports from South Korea reached $2.8 billion in 2023.
Apparel exports totaled $10.5 billion in 2022, with USA as top destination at 28%.
Textile industry revenue reached KRW 45 trillion in 2022.
Export revenue contributed 65% or KRW 29 trillion in 2023.
Domestic market sales KRW 16 trillion in 2022.
South Korea imported $8.7 billion in raw materials for textiles in 2022.
Cotton imports totaled 450,000 tons valued at $2.1 billion in 2023.
Synthetic fiber imports reached $3.5 billion in 2022.
In 2022, South Korea's textile production totaled 1.45 million metric tons, with synthetic fibers comprising 78% of the output.
South Korea produced 1.12 million tons of polyester filament yarn in 2023, marking a 3.2% increase from 2022.
The output of nylon filament yarn in South Korea reached 185,000 tons in 2022, accounting for 12% of total filament production.

In 2022 to 2023, South Korea’s textiles saw solid productivity and exports, led by synthetic fibers and apparel.

Employment

1South Korea's textile industry employed 145,000 workers in 2022.

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2Apparel manufacturing sector had 78,000 employees in 2023.

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3Fiber production employed 32,000 workers in 2022.

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4Fabric manufacturing workforce totaled 45,000 in 2023.

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5Average monthly wage in textile industry was KRW 3.2 million in 2022.

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6Female workers comprised 58% of textile employment in 2023.

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7Youth employment (under 30) in textiles was 22% or 32,000 in 2022.

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8R&D personnel in textile firms numbered 12,500 in 2023.

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9Labor productivity per worker reached KRW 450 million in 2022.

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10Turnover rate in textile industry was 8.5% in 2023.

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11Overseas Korean textile workers totaled 15,000 in 2022.

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12Training programs trained 25,000 textile workers in 2023.

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13SMEs employed 92% of textile workforce (133,000) in 2022.

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14Large firms (over 300 workers) had 12,000 employees in 2023.

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15Gyeonggi province hosted 45% of textile jobs (65,000) in 2022.

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16Chungcheong region employment 28,000 textile workers 2023.

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17Jeolla province 18,000 textile employees in 2022.

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18Part-time workers 15% of total (22,000) in 2023.

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19Unionized workers 18% or 26,000 in textile sector 2022.

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20Accident rate per 1,000 workers was 2.1 in 2023.

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21Average age of textile workers 45.2 years in 2022.

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22Vocational high school graduates in textiles 4,500 annually 2023.

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23University textile majors enrolled 8,200 students in 2022.

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24Foreign workers in textiles 12,000 (8%) in 2023.

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25Disability employment quota met at 3.2% (4,600) in 2022.

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26Overtime hours averaged 28 per month per worker 2023.

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Employment Interpretation

South Korea’s textile industry is a sprawling, aging, and surprisingly resilient ecosystem, where a predominantly female workforce in SMEs stitches together impressive productivity, all while navigating a tightrope of high turnover, modest wages, and a looming generational shift that its robust training programs and R&D investments are racing to address.

Exports

1In 2022, South Korea exported textiles and apparel worth $14.2 billion, a 2.1% rise from 2021.

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2Polyester yarn exports from South Korea reached $2.8 billion in 2023.

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3Apparel exports totaled $10.5 billion in 2022, with USA as top destination at 28%.

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4Synthetic fabric exports hit $3.1 billion in 2023.

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5Knitwear exports from South Korea were $4.2 billion in 2022.

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6Woven apparel exports amounted to $3.8 billion in 2023.

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7Technical textiles exports grew to $1.9 billion in 2022.

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8Vietnam received 35% of South Korea's textile exports worth $5.0 billion in 2023.

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9China imported $2.4 billion in Korean textiles in 2022.

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10EU markets took $2.1 billion of Korean apparel exports in 2023.

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11Sportswear exports reached $2.7 billion in 2022.

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12Home textiles exports totaled $850 million in 2023.

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13Automotive textiles exports hit $650 million in 2022.

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14Medical textiles exports grew 15% to $420 million in 2023.

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15Socks exports from South Korea were $1.1 billion in 2022.

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16Underwear exports amounted to $950 million in 2023.

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17Japan imported $1.2 billion Korean textiles in 2022.

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18Bangladesh sourced $750 million in yarn from Korea in 2023.

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19USA apparel imports from Korea hit $3.0 billion in 2022.

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20EU technical textiles from Korea totaled $550 million in 2023.

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21Vietnam knitwear imports $1.8 billion from Korea in 2022.

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22China synthetic fiber imports $1.5 billion in 2023.

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23Indonesia received $600 million Korean fabrics in 2022.

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24Philippines apparel imports $450 million from Korea 2023.

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25Turkey yarn imports $350 million from Korea in 2022.

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26India technical textiles $280 million from Korea 2023.

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27Canada sportswear $220 million Korean exports 2022.

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28Australia home textiles $180 million from Korea 2023.

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29Russia automotive textiles $150 million Korean 2022.

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30UAE medical textiles $120 million from Korea 2023.

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31Mexico socks $95 million Korean exports 2022.

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32Brazil underwear $85 million from Korea 2023.

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33UK hats $75 million Korean exports 2022.

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Exports Interpretation

While seemingly stitched together from humble socks and sportswear, South Korea's $14.2 billion textile industry is a technically sophisticated, globally integrated powerhouse, cleverly weaving everything from polyester yarn to medical fabrics into the very fabric of the world's wardrobe and economy.

Financial and Market

1Textile industry revenue reached KRW 45 trillion in 2022.

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2Export revenue contributed 65% or KRW 29 trillion in 2023.

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3Domestic market sales KRW 16 trillion in 2022.

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4Profit margin average 4.2% for textile firms in 2023.

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5R&D investment totaled KRW 1.8 trillion in 2022.

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6Capital investment KRW 3.2 trillion in new plants 2023.

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7Number of textile firms 5,200 in 2022.

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8Top 10 firms revenue KRW 22 trillion (49%) in 2023.

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9SMEs revenue KRW 23 trillion in 2022.

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10Market cap of listed textile firms KRW 15 trillion 2023.

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11Debt ratio average 180% for industry in 2022.

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12Inventory turnover 4.8 times per year in 2023.

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13E-commerce sales in textiles KRW 2.5 trillion 2022.

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14Brand value of Korean textiles $12 billion in 2023.

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15Sustainability investments KRW 850 billion in 2022.

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16Government subsidies KRW 450 billion for textiles 2023.

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17Patent filings 2,150 in textile tech 2022.

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18Venture capital in textiles KRW 320 billion 2023.

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19Stock price index for textiles up 5.2% in 2022.

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20ROE average 6.1% for textile companies 2023.

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21EBITDA margin 7.8% industry average 2022.

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22Tax revenue from textiles KRW 1.2 trillion 2023.

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23Insurance premiums for textile firms KRW 180 billion 2022.

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24CSR spending KRW 250 billion by industry 2023.

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Financial and Market Interpretation

While Korea's textile industry spins a global success story with exports fueling over two-thirds of its hefty revenue, the fabric of the business is under significant strain, as firms navigate razor-thin profit margins, a towering average debt ratio, and a market where nearly half the revenue is woven by just ten large companies.

Imports

1South Korea imported $8.7 billion in raw materials for textiles in 2022.

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2Cotton imports totaled 450,000 tons valued at $2.1 billion in 2023.

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3Synthetic fiber imports reached $3.5 billion in 2022.

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4Wool imports were 25,000 tons worth $450 million in 2023.

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5Machinery for textile production imports hit $1.2 billion in 2022.

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6Chemical dyes and auxiliaries imports totaled $950 million in 2023.

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7China supplied 62% of South Korea's textile raw material imports in 2022.

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8USA cotton exports to Korea $1.1 billion in 2023.

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9India provided 180,000 tons of cotton to Korea in 2022.

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10Australia wool imports to Korea 15,000 tons in 2023.

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11Japan machinery imports $450 million to Korea 2022.

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12Germany dyes imports $320 million to Korea 2023.

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13Vietnam synthetic staple fiber 120,000 tons imported 2022.

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14Indonesia viscose imports to Korea 45,000 tons 2023.

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15Brazil cotton 80,000 tons to Korea 2022.

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16USA polyester chips $650 million to Korea 2023.

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17Taiwan nylon filament 35,000 tons imported 2022.

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18Thailand spandex 12,000 tons to Korea 2023.

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19EU technical yarns $280 million imports 2022.

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20Pakistan raw cotton 95,000 tons to Korea 2023.

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21Turkey woolen yarns $150 million to Korea 2022.

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22China acrylic fiber 75,000 tons imported 2023.

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23Italy dyeing machines $180 million to Korea 2022.

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24Malaysia palm oil based chemicals $120 million imports 2023.

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Imports Interpretation

South Korea's textile industry is a high-stakes global shopping spree, stitching together its competitive edge with billions spent on everything from American cotton and Chinese synthetics to Italian machines and German dyes, proving that to stay sharp in fashion, you must first master the art of the import receipt.

Production and Output

1In 2022, South Korea's textile production totaled 1.45 million metric tons, with synthetic fibers comprising 78% of the output.

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2South Korea produced 1.12 million tons of polyester filament yarn in 2023, marking a 3.2% increase from 2022.

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3The output of nylon filament yarn in South Korea reached 185,000 tons in 2022, accounting for 12% of total filament production.

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4In 2023, acrylic staple fiber production in South Korea was 142,000 tons, down 1.5% year-over-year due to market shifts.

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5South Korea's woven fabric production volume stood at 920 million square meters in 2022.

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6Knitted fabric output in South Korea hit 1.28 billion square meters in 2023, with polyester knits at 65% share.

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7Apparel production in South Korea totaled 450 million units in 2022, primarily functional sportswear.

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8Technical textiles production grew to 350,000 tons in 2023, representing 24% of total textile output.

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9Cotton yarn production in South Korea was 45,000 tons in 2022, a 5% decline from previous year.

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10Spandex fiber output reached 28,000 tons in 2023, up 4.8% driven by athleisure demand.

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11Nonwoven fabric production in South Korea amounted to 210,000 tons in 2022.

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12Polyester staple fiber production was 320,000 tons in 2023, with 40% for export.

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13Wool fabric output stood at 12 million square meters in 2022.

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14Denim fabric production reached 85 million meters in 2023.

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15Home textile production volume was 150 million units in 2022.

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16Automotive textile output grew to 95,000 tons in 2023.

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17Medical textile production hit 45,000 tons in 2022, boosted by PPE demand.

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18Rayon filament yarn production was 18,000 tons in 2023.

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19Viscose staple fiber output totaled 25,000 tons in 2022.

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20Linen fabric production reached 8 million meters in 2023.

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21Silk yarn production was 1,200 tons in 2022.

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22Carpet and rug output stood at 22 million square meters in 2023.

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23Towel production volume was 120 million units in 2022.

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24Curtain fabric output reached 45 million meters in 2023.

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25Bedding production totaled 35 million sets in 2022.

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26Sportswear garment output was 180 million pieces in 2023.

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27Underwear production hit 250 million units in 2022.

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28Socks output reached 1.2 billion pairs in 2023.

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29Gloves production volume was 450 million pairs in 2022.

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30Hat and cap production totaled 80 million units in 2023.

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Production and Output Interpretation

While South Korea's textile industry is clearly dressed for success with its colossal output of synthetics and technical fabrics, it's also carefully tailoring its future by threading innovation into every stitch, from athletic wear to automotive interiors, proving it's not just about covering the market but fundamentally reshaping it.

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ustr.gov
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KOFOTIA
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kofotia.or.kr
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EC
ec.europa.eu
ec.europa.eu

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SPORTSTEXTILES
sportstextiles.net
sportstextiles.net
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HOSIERY
hosiery.org
hosiery.org
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INTIMATENET
intimatenet.com
intimatenet.com
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JETRO
jetro.go.jp
jetro.go.jp
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BGMEA
bgmea.com.bd
bgmea.com.bd
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OTEXA
otexa.trade.gov
otexa.trade.gov
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SINGLE-MARKET-ECONOMY
single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu
single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu
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VITTEX
vittex.vn
vittex.vn
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CHINADAILY
chinadaily.com.cn
chinadaily.com.cn
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KPI
kpi.or.id
kpi.or.id
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PTTAPL
pttapl.com.ph
pttapl.com.ph
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ITKIB
itkib.org.tr
itkib.org.tr
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TEXMIN
texmin.nic.in
texmin.nic.in
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ISED-ISDE
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ised-isde.canada.ca
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TEXTILEAUSTRALIA
textileaustralia.com.au
textileaustralia.com.au
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TEXTILRUS
textilrus.ru
textilrus.ru
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TEXTILEMIDDLEEAST
textilemiddleeast.com
textilemiddleeast.com
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CANAINTEX
canaintex.mx
canaintex.mx
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ABIVTEX
abivtex.org.br
abivtex.org.br
Reference 45
UKFT
ukft.org
ukft.org
Reference 46
USDA
usda.gov
usda.gov
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COTTONINDIA
cottonindia.com
cottonindia.com
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WOOL
wool.com
wool.com
Reference 49
JTEXC
jtexc.or.jp
jtexc.or.jp
Reference 50
TDI-GERMANY
tdi-germany.de
tdi-germany.de
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ABRAVEST
abravest.org.br
abravest.org.br
Reference 52
PCR
pcr.polyester.org
pcr.polyester.org
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TTF
ttf.org.tw
ttf.org.tw
Reference 54
THAITEXTILE
thaitextile.org
thaitextile.org
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PCCC
pccc.org.pk
pccc.org.pk
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CHINAFIBER
chinafiber.com
chinafiber.com
Reference 57
ACIMIT
acimit.it
acimit.it
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MPOC
mpoc.org.my
mpoc.org.my
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KOREAEMPLOYMENT
koreaemployment.or.kr
koreaemployment.or.kr
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MOLEG
moleg.go.kr
moleg.go.kr
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GG
gg.go.kr
gg.go.kr
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CHUNGCHEONG
chungcheong.kr
chungcheong.kr
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JEONLA
jeonla.go.kr
jeonla.go.kr
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KCTU
kctu.or.kr
kctu.or.kr
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KOSHA
kosha.or.kr
kosha.or.kr
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MOE
moe.go.kr
moe.go.kr
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NRF
nrf.re.kr
nrf.re.kr
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JUSTICE
justice.go.kr
justice.go.kr
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MOEL
moel.go.kr
moel.go.kr
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FINANCE
finance.naver.com
finance.naver.com
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KISVALUE
kisvalue.com
kisvalue.com
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BRANDFINANCE
brandfinance.com
brandfinance.com
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KIPO
kipo.go.kr
kipo.go.kr
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KVCA
kvca.or.kr
kvca.or.kr
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KRX
krx.co.kr
krx.co.kr
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DART
dart.fss.or.kr
dart.fss.or.kr
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MOF
mof.go.kr
mof.go.kr
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KNIA
knia.or.kr
knia.or.kr