Introduction

International trade International trade is the exchange of goods and services across international boundaries or territories. Export In economics, an export is any good or commodity, transported from one country to another country in a legitimate fashion, typically for use in trade. Export is an important part of

international trade. Its counterpart is import. Import In economics, an import is any good or commodity, brought into one country from another country in a legitimate fashion, typically for use in trade. Import goods or services are provided to domestic consumers by foreign producers. Import of commercial quantities of goods normally requires involvement of the Customs authorities in both the country of import and the country of export.

Textile Industry
The Textile industry is a term used for industries primarily concerned with the design or

manufacture of clothing as well as the distribution and use of textiles .The textile industry occupies a unique place in our country. One of the earliest to come into existence in India, it accounts for 14% of the total Industrial production, contributes to nearly 30% of the total exports and is the second largest employment generator after agriculture.
The textile industry fulfils a pivotal role in the Indian economy. It is a major foreign exchange earner and, after agriculture, it is the largest employer with a total workforce of 35 mn.
In 2005 textiles and garments accounted for about 14 per cent of industrial production and 16

per cent of export earnings.

The industry covers a wide range of activities. These include the production of natural raw materials such as cotton, jute, silk and wool, as well as synthetic filament and spun yarn. In addition, an extensive range of finished products are also made.

 The Indian textile industry accounts for about 23 per cent of the worlds spindle capacity, making it the second highest after China, and around six per cent of global rotor capacity. Also, it has the highest loom capacityincluding hand loomswith a 61 per cent share. India accounts for about 12 per cent of the worlds production of textile fibers and yarns. This includes jute, of which it is the largest producer Textile Industry is providing one of the most basic needs of people and the holds importance; maintaining sustained growth for improving quality of life. It has a unique position as a self-reliant industry, from the production of raw materials to the delivery of finished products, with substantial value-addition at each stage of processing; it is a major contribution to the country's economy.

Export Promotion Councils

The government of India concentrates in export of textile products; government provides lot of necessary helps to the textile industry through the following export promotion councils. 1. Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) The council gets grant-in-aid from Government for its export promotion activities like organization of fairs/ exhibitions/ seminars/ buyer seller meets etc. It is the nodal agency for promotion of exports of the handloom sector.
2. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC)

Objective of the Council is to promote, advance, increase and develop exports of all types of ready made garments. Woolen knitwear and garments of leather, jute and hemp are excluded from its purview.
3. Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)

The Council looks after the export promotion of cotton fabrics, cotton yarn and cotton madeups. Its activities include market studies for individual products, circulation of trade enquiries, participation in exhibitions, fairs and seminars at home and abroad, in order to boost exports.

 4. The Synthetic and Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC)

It is the nodal agency for promotion of exports of Indian synthetic and rayon textiles (yarn, fabrics and made-ups).The council gets grant-in-aid from Government for its export promotion activities like organization of fairs/ exhibitions/ seminars/ buyer seller meets etc.

5. Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC)

The ISEPC is the nodal agency for promotion of exports of natural silk goods from India and acts as a registering authority for the information to its members. The council produces and disseminates information to its members about the market developments in the world, changes in the trade polices, etc. A catalogue containing sample swatches of the full range of silks from India is available for potential buyers, importing textiles agents and Indian missions abroad.

6. Wool and Woolens Export Promotion Council (W&WEPC)

The council's objective is promotion of exports of Wool and Woolen products. The council gets grant-in-aid from Government for its export promotion activities like organization of fairs/ exhibitions/ seminars/ buyer seller meets etc.

 7. Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC)

The council's objective is promotion of exports of carpets. The council gets grant-in-aid from Government for its export promotion activities like organization of fairs/ exhibitions/ seminars/ buyer seller meets etc.
8. Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)

The council's objective is promotion of exports of handicrafts products. The council gets grant-in-aid from Government for its export promotion activities like organization of fairs/ exhibitions/ seminars/ buyer seller meets etc
9. Power loom Development & Export Promotion Council(PDEXCIL)

Power loom Development & Export Promotion Council is a nodal agency for development and promotion of the exports of Power loom products.

 Table No 1 shows that the export details about the textile industry, in that table we have 8 number of sectors namely Cotton Textiles, Manmade Textiles, Silk, Wool, Ready Made Garments, Handicrafts, Jute and Coir & Coir Manufactures. Based on this data table, after some analysis we have the sector wise analysis report. That report whispered the followings.

SECTOR-WISE ANALYSIS
(i) Cotton Textiles including Handlooms: Cotton Textiles i.e. yarn, fabrics and made-ups (Mill made / Power loom/ Handloom) constitute more than 2/3rd of our exports of all fibers/yarns/made-ups.

During 20042005, Cotton Textile exports including Handlooms recorded a decline of 1.5% as compared to the corresponding period of 2003-04. During 2005-2006 the Cotton Textiles exports have recorded a healthy increase of 26.78% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2004-2005. During the first quarter of 2006-2007 the Cotton Textiles including Handlooms exports have recorded an increase of 25.70% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2005-2006.

 (ii) Man-made Textiles: During 2004 2005, man-made Textiles exports recorded a growth of 12.6% as compared to the corresponding period of 2003-04. During 2005-2006 the man-made Textile exports have recorded a decline of 2.47% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2004-2005. During the first quarter of 2006-2007 the Man-made Textiles have recorded an increase of 13.15% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2005-2006. (iii) Silk Textiles: During 20042005, Silk Textiles exports recorded a growth of 9.0% as compared to the corresponding period of 2003-04. During 2005-2006 the silk exports have recorded an increase of

16.37% over the exports during the corresponding period of 20042005. During the first quarter of 2006-2007 the Silk Textiles exports have recorded an increase of 4.23% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2005-2006

 (iv) Woolen Textiles:

During 20042005, woolen Textiles exports recorded a growth of 23.4% as compared to the corresponding period of 2003- 04.
During the period of April-March, 2005-2006 the woolen Textile exports have recorded an increase 13.63% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2004-2005.

During the first quarter of 2006-2007 the Woolen Textiles exports have recorded an increase of 11.96% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2005-2006.
(v)Readymade Garments: Readymade Garments account for approximately 45% of the countrys total textiles exports. During the year 20042005, Readymade Garment exports recorded an

increase of 4.1% as compared to the corresponding period of 2003-04. During 2005-2006 the Readymade Garment exports recorded an increase of 28.69 % over the exports during 2004-2005. During the first quarter of 2006-2007 the Readymade Garment exports recorded an increase of 15.70% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2005-2006.

 (vi) Handicrafts including Carpets:

During 2004 2005, handicrafts including carpet exports showed a decline of 6.6% as compared to the corresponding period of 2003-04.
During 2005-2006 the handicrafts exports recorded an increase of 22.24% over the exports during 2004-2005.

During the first quarter of 2006-2007 the Handicrafts including Carpets exports recorded a marginal decline of 1.31% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2005-2006. (vii) Jute:
During 2004 2005, jute exports recorded a growth of 14% as compared to the corresponding period of 2003-04. During 2005-2006 the Jute exports recorded an increase of 6.64% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2004-2005. During the first quarter of 2006-2007 the Jute exports recorded a decline of 7.79 % over the exports during the corresponding period of 2005-2006.

 (viii) Coir: During 2004 2005, coir exports recorded a growth of 35.7% as compared to the corresponding period of 2003-04. During 2005-2006 the coir exports recorded an increase of 27.19% over the exports during 2004-2005.

During the first quarter of 2006-2007 the Coir exports recorded an increase of 10.03% over the exports during the corresponding period of 2005-2006.

Conclusion To conclude this , the textile industry, which is the industry earning the highest income of our country after agricultural. The textile industrys export performance is going well as per the study based on the data shown in the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS). That is the export of textile products is budding year by year. Numerically say, in the year 2002-03 export of textile products was Rs.60071.70 crs and its climb up to Rs 62017.2 crs in the year 2003-04, and it reached Rs 63024.18 crs in the year 2004-05.

COMPARISON
Chart lists the ten leading low-cost source countries for Textiles. With a world export share of 23.8 percent in 2006, China is by far the leading source country, followed by Taiwan (5.2), South Korea (4.8), India (4.6), and Pakistan (3.7).

Since 2002, the share of the Top-5 source countries in world low-cost exports has remained stable at about 73 percent.

Top-10 source countries, 2006 (in % of world exports)

CHINA
Between 2002 and 2006, China's share of world low-cost exports increased by no less than 10.4 percentage points to 41.5 percent in 2006. As the leading low-cost exporter, China is well represented in all product areas. But, relative to other LCCs, China has a slight advantage in fabrics. Since 2002, it has gained some ground in yarns.

China's export performance, 2002 - 2006

TAIWAN
Between 2002 and 2006, Taiwan's share of world low-cost exports declined by 4.9 percentage points to 9.1 percent in 2006. Relative to other LCCs, Taiwan's advantage in the Textile industry lies in the yarn and fabrics segments. Since 2002, Taiwan has strengthened its position in yarn.

Taiwan's export performance, 2002 - 2006

SOUTH KOREA
Between 2002 and 2006, South Korea's share of world low-cost exports declined by 5.1 percentage points to 8.3 percent in 2006.
Relative to other LCCs, South Korea has an advantage in fabrics. Over time, the country has strengthened its position in this sector as well as in yarn.

South Korea's export performance, 2002 - 2006

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