US Apparel Imports

This section offers a comprehensive and detailed view of US Apparel Imports, including monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-term statistics.

5-year data are available in volume and value terms, with unit prices per origin for most imported product categories. 

Reports are released every month or quarter. The Database is updated every quarter.

U.S. Apparel Imports: March & 1st Quarter 2024 (Monthly)

U.S. apparel imports from China fell in March, while overall foreign shipments stagnated in volume and declined in value. Our 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 2024. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.

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U.S. Apparel Imports: February 2024 (Monthly)

US apparel imports started to recover in February, albeit from the low levels observed a year earlier. Meanwhile, unit values continued to experience significant declines. Our 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 2024. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.

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US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

China has lowered its unit prices significantly in 2023 compared to rising unit values for most other origins. Significant variations are evident depending on the product category and its origin. Our collection of statistical tables provides a comprehensive comparison of volume, value, and unit value changes by origin and product category in 2023. The report also includes a detailed comparison of Chinese price trends compared to other origins using a series of indexes. Unit value changes, expressed as percentages, and market shares per category and origin are also included. You can access our complete table for download.

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U.S. Apparel Imports: January 2024 (Monthly)

Chinese shipments to the US apparel market rebounded sharply in January due to a significant fall in export prices. Imports from other origins suffered a significant blow Our 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 2024. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.

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US Apparel Imports in 2023: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)

China regained shares of the US apparel import market in 2023, in volumes. However, its long-term decline is clearly indicated by our 5-year data. However, the deflation in China could boost US demand. Our quarterly report compares US apparel imports from China with shipments from the Rest of the World (RoW) for every category of products in volume, value, and unit value terms. Historical data cover the past five years, from 2018 to 2023.

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US Apparel Imports in 4th Quarter 2023: Categories (Quarterly)

The unit prices of US apparel imports experienced a significant decline in the fourth quarter of 2023. However, compared to their levels five years earlier, there was an overall increase. The results varied significantly depending on product categories. Our report encompasses US apparel imports within each category from the fourth quarter of 2018 to 2023. The data includes information on volume, value, and unit values over the past five years. Fourth-quarter data spanning from 2011 to 2023 are available for download.

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Statistical Reports (Monthly & Quarterly)

Our report offers a monthly overview of US apparel imports, with a specific focus on imports from China vs. other countries. Import data is presented in volumes, values, and unit values. Historical trends spanning from 2000 to 2023 are also released. The report also offers an analysis of apparel imports differentiated between those made from cotton and man-made fibers.

Our review covers the US apparel imports in the last quarter, from a large number of origins, with percentage changes in volume, value and unit value terms. Data are available for download from Q1 2011.

Our review covers the US imports per quarter and for all categories of products, including cotton, wool, and man-made fiber apparel. Data are available for download from Q1 2011.

Our review compares the US imports from China vs. from the Rest of the World per quarter and for all categories of products. Data are available for download from 2015.

Our review compares unit prices of US apparel imports per quarter, per leading origin, and for most categories of products. Data are available for download.

Price Database (Quarterly Update)

Men/Boys & Women/Girls Cotton Knit Shirts (338 & 339). Men/Boys & Women/Girls Cotton Woven Shirts (340 & 341). Men/Boys & Women/Girls Cotton Trousers (347 & 348). Cotton Underwear (352).

Men/Boys & Women/Girls MMF Knit Shirts (638 & 639). Men/Boys & Women/Girls MMF Woven Shirts (640 & 641). Men/Boys & Women/Girls MMF Trousers (347 & 348). MMF Underwear (652).

Men & Women Cotton T-Shirts, Men/Boys & Women/Girls Cotton Pullovers, Men/Boys & Women/Girls Man-Made Fiber Pullovers, Cotton and Synthetic Socks.

Men & Women Cotton Denim Trousers, Men & Women Cotton Trousers (not denim or corduroy), Men/Boys & Women/Girls Cotton Woven Shirts, Men/Boys & Women/Girls Man-Made Fiber Woven Shirts.

Cotton Terry Towels, Cotton Bed Sheets (printed and non-printed), Man-Made Fiber Bed Sheets.