Impact of Non-Tariff Barriers in Textile Sector: Empirical Evidence of India with RCEP

Kaur Parmjeet and Kaur Sandeep ()
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Kaur Parmjeet: Economic Studies, Central University of Punjab, India
Kaur Sandeep: Economic Studies, Central University of Punjab, India

Economic and Regional Studies / Studia Ekonomiczne i Regionalne, 2025, vol. 18, issue 2, 139-155

Abstract: Subject and purpose of work The article is based on primary research into the effects of non-tariff obstacles on Indian textile manufacturers doing business with certain RCEP countries. Materials and methods A qualitative survey was conducted in three Indian states: Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The top firms in all three states are manufacturing firms, and nine out of twenty have addressed the problem of non-tariff barriers. Results The survey’s primary findings revealed that Indian textile producers confront hurdles such as antidumping, certification, customs, documentation, environmental, export limitations, labelling, video recording, metal problems, and rules of origin. Furthermore, Indian textile industries have largely faced these issues with China, the United States, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. Conclusions According to the findings, India should prioritize developing trade with all RCEP countries other than Vietnam and China in order to maximize its competitiveness. Also, India is no longer as competitive, particularly in the cotton industry.

Keywords: RCEP; India; Non-Tariff Barriers; Textile Trade (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F15 F17 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2478/ers-2025-0012

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