Clothing manufacturers in India are gaining greater commercial relevance for Australian buyers as bilateral apparel trade grows. India’s textile, apparel and handicraft exports to Australia reached US$732.06 million in FY2024-25, recording 10.9% annual growth, according to the Government of India.

Australia already depends heavily on international apparel production. Australian fashion publication Ragtrader reported in May 2026, citing Australian Fashion Council research, that 97% of clothing sold in Australia is made overseas. For brands working with clothing manufacturers overseas, this places supplier geography and production capability firmly within sourcing decisions.

Rag trader has also reported on Australian fashion businesses sourcing from India. Country Road Group’s disclosed Tier 1 factory network covers 13 countries, including India, while Zimmermann has identified India among its finished-goods sourcing countries.

ECTA Strengthens The Case for Indian Clothing Manufacturers

The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement provides another commercial consideration. From 1 January 2026, Australian tariffs were eliminated across all Indian export tariff lines covered by the agreement, extending the trade benefits available to qualifying apparel shipments.

For Australian companies examining offshore clothing production, the tariff treatment sits alongside an established Indian garment industry serving international markets. Buyers researching garment exporters in India or apparel sourcing agents in India can also assess sourcing routes that provide support beyond factory identification.

India’s growing apparel exports to Australia, existing participation in Australian fashion sourcing and ECTA tariff benefits provide a commercial basis for buyers considering Indian clothing manufacturers. rivexa provides Australian apparel buyers with access to verified Indian clothing manufacturers, supported by multi-supplier RFQs, production tracking, quality checks and fulfilment.

About rivexa:
rivexa by mjunction is a B2B India sourcing platform connecting global buyers with verified clothing manufacturers and engineering suppliers. rivexa is backed by mjunction services limited, a 50:50 joint venture between Tata Steel and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), with more than two decades of experience in B2B digital commerce.