The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to affect the textile
industry in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, with export orders being
stalled and trade disruptions impacting shipments worth around
Rs 800 to Rs 1000 crore, industry representative said.
RK Jain, General Secretary of Mewar Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Organisation, told that the city’s textile sector is facing
challenges due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.“Bhilwara
is renowned as a textile city. Over 450 fabric units, over 20
spinning units, 21 processing units, and over five denim industries
operate here. Approximately 10 crore meters of cloth are produced
every month, and more than 2 lakh people are employed directly
or indirectly in the textile industry,” Jain said.He said that the
industry has started to feel the impact of the conflict, particularly
in export markets.“Textile industries are also facing some trouble
due to the war, and if the war continues in the near future, exports
from here could be affected. Currently, export orders are on hold,”
he said.“They are either stalled locally or at the port, or have been
put on hold by other parties. If this situation persists for a long
time, our exports could be severely affected,” he said.The Gulf
region and Europe remain key export destinations for the
Bhilwara textile industry.Jain said yarn produced in Bhilwara is
exported to Bangladesh and European countries, while a portion
is also exported to Gulf countries. Fabric exports, on the other
hand, are largely directed towards Gulf countries and European
markets.Due to the ongoing conflict and disruption in trade
routes, export movement has slowed significantly, impacting
business sentiment among textile manufacturers in the region.
Industry representatives say that if the geopolitical situation
continues for a prolonged period, the textile sector in Bhilwara
could face deeper challenges, particularly in maintaining export
volumes and sustaining production levels.