Imports of knitwear and clothing accessories (chapter **) were valued at $*.*** billion in the first nine months of ****slightly higher than $*.*** billion in the same period of the previous year. This marginal increase indicates stable demand for lightweight and casual knitwear segments, supported by South Korea’s strong sports and fast fashion market.
Meanwhile, imports of non-knitted garments and clothing accessories (chapter **) totaled $*.*** billion down *.** percent from $*.*** billion in January-September ****. Weaker orders in the formal and outerwear categories, along with a shift in consumer preferences toward versatile, comfort-oriented apparel, contributed to the decline.
