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US Apparel Imports: Statistical Reports

Our quarterly reports cover the apparel imports into the US by origin and product category. The data includes changes in volume, value, and unit value, as well as market shares for the past five years. Both quarterly and annual data from the past five years can be downloaded. Furthermore, the monthly report covers the latest available data, including shipments from China and Vietnam.

U.S. Apparel Imports in June 2025: Origins (Monthly)

US apparel imports surged in June as buyers rushed shipments from alternative suppliers like Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Indonesia ahead of new Trump-era tariffs, while Chinese shipments plunged under steep existing and additional duties.
This monthly report analyzes U.S. apparel imports per country of origin, highlighting the need to scrutinize monthly changes amid dramatic shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. Data is presented in volumes, value, and unit values, with year-over-year changes for the months to date.

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U.S. Apparel Imports: June and 1st Half 2025 (Monthly)

June’s rebound in U.S. apparel imports was largely the result of temporary trade shifts, including pre-tariff stockpiling and a brief easing in tensions with China, rather than a sign of lasting demand recovery.
This report provides a comprehensive picture of monthly US apparel imports with a specific focus on shipments from China and Vietnam. The report displays import data in terms of volumes, values, and unit values. Furthermore, the report explores historical trends spanning from 2000 to 2025. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.

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Trump Tariffs Reshape Apparel Trade

The United States' new reciprocal tariffs have disrupted global apparel trade, heavily penalizing India, reducing China’s relative disadvantage, and enhancing the competitiveness of lower-cost Asian exporters such as Bangladesh and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Central American countries like Honduras and El Salvador now face moderate tariffs of 10 percent, yet remain more competitive than their Asian counterparts due to geographic proximity and lower overall trade barriers.
This report provides a detailed analysis of the impact of the new reciprocal tariffs on apparel exports from emerging countries in Asia and Central America, supported by a series of tables illustrating the shifting competitive landscape.

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U.S. Apparel Imports in May 2025: Origins (Monthly)

The sharp decline in Chinese shipments and the resulting shift in sourcing have reshaped the US apparel import landscape, accelerating diversification while exposing vulnerabilities in the global supply chain.
This new monthly report analyzes U.S. apparel imports per country of origin, highlighting the need to scrutinize monthly changes amid dramatic shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. Data is presented in volumes, value, and unit values, with year-over-year changes for the months to date.

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