HS Code:
The Discharge Printed (326) category, typically associated with textile products under the Harmonized System (HS) Code, refers to fabrics or materials that have undergone a discharge printing process. This technique involves removing color from dyed fabric in specific areas to create patterns or designs, often used in apparel and home textiles. This category is a niche but significant segment of the global textile market, driven by fashion trends and demand for unique, customized designs.
Total Trade Volume
USD 1.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 450 million
37.5% of total trade
Increasing
USD 300 million
25.0% of total trade
Increasing
USD 150 million
12.5% of total trade
Stable
USD 100 million
8.3% of total trade
Increasing
USD 80 million
6.7% of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
8.5%
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-India FTA for specific partners)
Rising demand for sustainable printing techniques
Increased adoption of eco-friendly discharge printing methods to comply with environmental regulations and consumer preferences, driving innovation in chemical usage.
2021-2023
Growth in fast fashion
Higher demand for quick, trendy designs has boosted discharge printed fabric production, particularly in low-cost manufacturing hubs like Bangladesh and India.
2020-2022
Digital printing competition
Emergence of digital textile printing as a faster and more flexible alternative is challenging traditional discharge printing, especially in high-end markets like Europe.
2019-2023
The European Union introduced new regulations under REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) targeting chemicals used in discharge printing, requiring exporters to certify compliance.
June 2023
Increased production costs for exporters to the EU, potentially reducing competitiveness of non-compliant manufacturers.
The Indian government extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for textile exports, including discharge printed fabrics, to boost global competitiveness.
March 2023
Expected to increase Indiaโs export volume by 10-15% in this category over the next two years.
A partial rollback of tariffs on Chinese textile products, including discharge printed fabrics, was announced as part of trade negotiations between the US and China.
September 2023
Likely to stabilize trade flows and reduce costs for US importers, benefiting Chinese exporters.