Imports of textile yarns and fabrics stood at $***.** million in January ****, registering a significant increase from $***.** million in the same month of the previous year. Imports of articles of apparel and clothing accessories also edged up slightly to $**.** million, compared with $**.** million in January ****. Meanwhile, imports of textile fibre and waste rose to $**.** million, up from $**.** million a year earlier.
On the export side, the Philippines recorded mixed performance during the month. Exports of articles of apparel and clothing accessories declined to $**.** million in January ****, compared with $**.** million in January ****.
