Exports of knitted garments and accessories (SA Chapter **) fell for *.* percent to $*,***.*** million, compared to $*,***.*** million in January-September ****. Garments and accessories, except knitted or crocheted (HS chapter **) rejected by *.* percent, falling to $*,***.*** million dollars*,***.*** million during the same period last year, according to the business report of the top twenty chapters.
The steeper decline in woven apparel highlights the greater impact of cost inflation and global retail stock depletion on higher-value segments, while knitwear showed relatively greater resilience due to sustained demand for basic and affordable categories.
