Clothing Exports Business

Clothing Exports Business Success Stories [2025]

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Updated: April 17th, 2025

Thinking about breaking into the global market? Starting a clothing export business could be your pathway. Simply put, this business revolves around sourcing apparel from local manufacturers and selling it to international buyers.

The concept is straightforward, but it carries plenty of promise. The fashion industry is vast and always in demand, and by tapping into it, you expose yourself to a global customer base. You’ll be engaging with manufacturers, navigating logistics, and adhering to international regulations—all of which require diligence and strategy.

While the work entails a meticulous understanding of sourcing, quality control, and shipping logistics, the potential for growth and significant profit margins is compelling. A clothing export business provides the opportunity to build a brand recognized worldwide, making this an enticing venture for the ambitious entrepreneur.

In this list, you'll find real-world clothing exports business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a clothing exports business that makes money.

1. NG Apparels ($16M/year)

Arpit Aryan Gupta, the founder of NG Apparels, came up with the idea for his garment export business after his father lost a significant amount of money in the 2008 US market crash. Seeing the potential in Ludhiana's clothing manufacturing ecosystem, Gupta decided to establish a clothing manufacturing unit in 2012. With a turnover of 12cr ($1,581,547), NG Apparels has experienced exponential growth and serves clients in the US, UK, Australia, and other countries.

How much money it makes: $16M/year
How much did it cost to start: $10K
How many people on the team: 42

How We Bootstrapped A $1.4M/Year Clothing Manufacturing Business [From Ludhiana]

NG Apparels is a garment export unit based in Ludhiana that caters to the clothing segments worldwide, boasting a turnover of $1,581,547 without loans or credit card limits.

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