Southeast Asia remains at the center of global apparel manufacturing shifts. Recent macro data and industry reports underscore robust activity in countries such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Indonesia — even as tariff pressures and shifting trade policy introduce new sourcing considerations for brands.

Africa’s fashion landscape is rapidly evolving: expanding e-commerce, rising youth demographics, and an energetic designer scene are together creating substantial opportunity — and real challenges — for apparel suppliers.

The Middle East fashion market is demonstrating resilient demand for imported apparel, with import volumes and consumer appetite for trend-driven and bespoke pieces continuing to rise.