Date: 2026-04-06Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh releases report on Domestic Demand of Textiles - “Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024”
**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister of Textiles released the “Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024” on April 6, 2026, to estimate domestic demand for textiles and apparel in the household sector. The report reveals a robust growth trajectory, with the total textile market size reaching ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024 and per capita demand increasing to ₹6,066. This study serves as a vital strategic reference for policymakers and industry stakeholders to drive future sector growth.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Market Growth and Demand Statistics**
* **Overall Market Expansion:** The textile market size grew from ₹4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024, representing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
* **Household Contribution:** Household demand reached ₹8.77 lakh crore in 2024, up from ₹4.18 lakh crore in 2010, playing a pivotal role in domestic demand.
* **Per Capita Consumption:** Individual per capita demand rose from ₹2,119 in 2010 to ₹6,066 in 2024, reflecting a 7.8% CAGR.
**Fiber and Product Preferences**
* **Fiber Composition:** Man-Made Fibre (MMF) and blended products dominate the market at 52.2%, followed by cotton (41.2%), silk (5.2%), and wool (1.3%).
* **Consumer Segments:** Women are the primary buyers, accounting for 55.5% of purchases compared to 44.5% by men.
* **Growth Categories:** Men’s jeans is the fastest-growing category in the menswear segment, while leggings have emerged as a significant preference for women.
**Sustainability and Circularity**
* **Market Size:** Demand for sustainable textiles reached ₹37,000 crore in 2024.
* **Circular Practices:** Reused and retailored garments account for approximately 58% of the sustainable consumption basket, indicating a growing trend in recycling and circularity.
**Technical Textiles Adoption**
* **Household Usage:** There is increasing adoption of products like sanitary napkins, diapers, masks, and bandages within the household sector.
* **Demographic Distribution:** Rural households account for 58% of technical textile consumption, while urban households contribute 42%.
**Impact Analysis**
**Policy Makers**
**Impact**
The report provides a comprehensive data set on domestic demand, fiber shifts, and emerging categories like sustainable and technical textiles.
**Action Required**
Use the study’s findings to develop growth strategies and formulate policies that align with current consumer demand patterns.
**Trade and Industry Stakeholders**
**Impact**
Stakeholders gain critical insights into market size, fastest-growing product categories, and the significant shift toward man-made fibers and sustainable products.
**Action Required**
Utilize the report’s data to devise informed business decisions, optimize production cycles, and target high-growth segments such as men's jeans and technical textiles.
**Rural and Urban Consumers**
**Impact**
The report highlights changing consumption habits, particularly the high demand for technical textiles in rural areas and the increasing adoption of recycled garments.
**Action Required**
No direct action is required, though their shifting preferences will continue to influence market supply and circular economy practices.
Key Entities Referenced
Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024: A comprehensive study report estimating domestic demand for textiles and apparel in the Indian household sector to guide policy and industry growth strategy.
Textiles Committee: The organization under the Ministry of Textiles that conducted the study to analyze market size, per capita demand, and consumption patterns.
Ministry of Textiles: The primary government ministry responsible for the textile sector's development and the release of the national household survey findings.
Shri Giriraj Singh: The Union Minister of Textiles who officially released the report and highlighted the robust growth of the domestic textile market.
Ministry of Textiles
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh
releases report on Domestic Demand of Textiles -
“Market for Textiles & Clothing: National
Household Survey 2024”
Posted On: 06 APR 2026 7:01PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh, today released study report on Domestic Demand of
Textiles “Market for Textiles and Clothing: National Household Survey 2024” in presence of Smt. Neelam
Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles) and the senior officers of the Ministry of Textiles. The survey estimates
domestic demand for Textiles and Apparel (T&A) in the household sector. The comprehensive study
estimates the domestic demand in the Textiles and Clothing (T&C) sector and serves as an important
reference for trade and industry stakeholders in addition to the policy makers to develop desired strategy
for the growth of the sector.
As per the study conducted by the Textiles Committee under the Ministry, the domestic demand for
textiles has experienced a robust growth during last 15 years .The market size of textiles has increased
from ₹ 4.89 lakh crores in 2010 to ₹ 14.95 lakh crores in 2024 experiencing a Compound Annual Growth
Rate (CAGR) growth of 8.3%. Out of total market size, the contribution of household has increased from
₹ 4.18 lakh crores in 2010 to ₹ 8.77 lakh crores in 2024 and played a pivotal role in driving the domestic
demand of textiles in the country.
At the same time, the per capita demand increased from ₹ 2,119 in 2010 to ₹ 6,066 in 2024 experiencing a
CAGR growth of 7.8%, reflecting a strong growth trajectory. The estimates show a robust growth in per
capita demand in textiles by the individuals during the same period.
Man Made Fibre (MMF) & blended fiber based products are contributing 52.2%, followed by 41.2% by
cotton based products. On the other hand, Silk and Woollen fiber based products are contributing 5.2%
and 1.3% respectively to the product basket.In absolute terms, the demand for MMF & blended textiles recorded most significant growth, with
demand increasing from ₹1.47 lakh crores to ₹4.47 lakh crores, with a CAGR of 8.28%. Cotton
maintained its position as the second most important fiber, with aggregate demand increasing from ₹ 0.87
lakh crores to ₹3 .53 lakh crores with a CAGR of 10.53%.The demand for Silk and Wool based products
increased at CAGR of 8.93% and 7.02% respectively during same period.
Key Highlights of 2024
Market Size of Textiles - ₹ 14.95 lakh crores
Domestic Market Size - ₹12.02 lakh crores
Household Demand - ₹ 8.77 lakh crores
Per Capita Demand - ₹ 6,066
It is important to note that while cotton based products retained its position as one of the major
contributors in terms of preference patterns of consumers, the preference towards manmade fibre based
products has increased substantially during the period.
The study furthers shows that women consumers, who are the major buyers of textile products have
contributed 55.5% of textile purchases as compared to 44.5% by men. Among the major demanded
textiles, the products like Shirts, sarees, trousers, salwar kameez, men’s jeans, T-shirts, ladies dress
material, shirting, dhoti, and banian & underwear remained the most widely demanded products in the
domestic market. At the same time Men’s jeans emerged as the fastest-growing category with a robust
growth among the menswear segment, while products like leggings has emerged as important preferred
products among women consumers.
One of the important findings of the study is the growing demand for the use/adoption of sustainable
textile products among Indian consumers. The demand pattern indicates that Indian consumers have
increasingly adopting sustainable textiles in addition opting for recycled/reprocessed/reused/retailored
garments. The total demand for sustainable textiles including reused and retailed products estimated as
Rs.37,000/- crores in 2024, out of which reused/retailored textiles account for around 58% to the
consumption basket indicating growing role of reuse and recycling practices in promoting circularity in
textile sector.
The report has also highlighted increasing adoption of technical textiles in household consumption basket.
Among the technical textiles products, the demand of masks, Sanitary Napkins, Bandage Cloth, Tent, Seat
cover fabrics, Wipes, Diaper, Napkins, Bandages, car seat cover, surgical disposables has experienced a
significant growth in both rural and urban area. It is important to note that the rural households account for
nearly 58% of the consumption of technical textile, while urban households contribute around 42%.
The report is expected to provide valuable inputs for policy formulation and stakeholders of the trade and
industry in devising business decision for the domestic textiles market.
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