India’s exports to Canada have increased at three per cent year on year. However, over the last five years India’s share in Canada’s textile and apparel imports has declined. Apparel has a 50 per cent share in India’s textile and apparel exports to Canada. This is followed by home textiles and fabrics having a share of 50 per cent and eight per cent respectively.

Apparel is the largest imported category by Canada, representing 66 per cent of total textile and apparel imports. This is followed by home textiles, fabrics and others with a share of 16 per cent, six per cent and five per cent respectively. China is the largest supplier to Canada, accounting for a 34 per cent share, followed by the US and Bangladesh with a share of 16 per cent and eight per cent respectively. The top 10 suppliers account for 85 per cent of textile and apparel imports by Canada.

Over the years, apparel production in Canada has fallen while imports continue to increase. So India has a huge scope for expansion of apparel exports to Canada. To cater to this demand, Indian apparel manufacturers need to undertake suitable investments on product innovation. Focus on technology enhancement and manufacturing excellence will act as a key mantra for raising the trade flow between the two countries.