West Asia Conflict Disrupts Bhilwara Textile Industry; ₹800–₹1000 Crore Exports Affected
Bhilwara (Rajasthan): The ongoing West Asia conflict has started impacting the textile industry in Bhilwara, with export orders being delayed and trade disruptions affecting shipments worth an estimated ₹800–₹1000 crore, industry representatives said.
Bhilwara, one of India’s major textile hubs hosts hundreds of fabric, spinning, processing, and denim units and provides large-scale employment across the sector.
According to R.K. Jain, General Secretary of the Mewar Chamber of Commerce Industrial Organisation, the textile sector in the city is facing mounting pressure due to instability in the Gulf region.
He noted that Bhilwara’s textile ecosystem includes over 450 fabric units, more than 20 spinning units, and 21 processing units, with monthly production of around 10 crore meters of cloth and employment for over 2 lakh people directly and indirectly.
Export Orders on Hold Amid Uncertainty
Jain said the conflict has begun affecting export markets, with several orders either delayed or put on hold.
“Shipments are either stuck locally, held at ports, or suspended by overseas buyers due to uncertainty,” he said, adding that prolonged instability could further hurt exports.
Key Export Markets Impacted
The Gulf region and Europe are major export destinations for Bhilwara’s textile products. Yarn from Bhilwara is also exported to Bangladesh and European countries, while fabric exports mainly go to Gulf and European markets.
Due to ongoing disruptions in trade routes, export movement has slowed significantly, weakening business sentiment among manufacturers.
Industry stakeholders warn that if geopolitical tensions persist, the Bhilwara textile sector could face deeper challenges in sustaining export volumes and production stability.
