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Apparel Reports

Our apparel reports cover the global clothing market, with Apparel Exports from Asia and US ,EU, and UK Apparel Imports. Trade factors are also covered, including Labor Costs, Currency Markets, Production Costs in China, and Inflation in apparel manufacturing countries.

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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E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

EU apparel imports from China rebounded in May, reflecting a growing influx of low-priced products diverted from the US market in response to rising American tariffs.. The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to January 2002 can be downloaded.

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