Asia Pacific Textile Apparel and Footwear Monthly Tracker

This report provides a monthly assessment of the Asia Pacific textile and footwear sector, highlighting mixed OEM performance in May 2026 and cautious outlooks due to macro headwinds.

Key Takeaways

• 1.OEM order trends in May were mixed, with some players benefiting from World Cup orders and currency tailwinds, though overall order visibility remains low.
• 2.US consumer demand remains relatively resilient despite low consumer sentiment, while European demand is muted, compounded by inflationary pressures.
• 3.Pou Sheng experienced a -3% yoy sales growth in May, attributed to a weak Labor Day holiday performance partially offset by the 618 shopping festival.

Table of Contents

• Updates on US/Europe consumption trends
• Read-across from global brands
• Appendix