While December data highlights a surge from Southeast Asian suppliers and a slump for China, new tariff caps and raw material agreements could soon alter the competitive landscape for major apparel exporters.
This monthly report reviews U.S. apparel imports by country of origin and underscores the importance of tracking month to month movements amid sharp shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. The analysis covers volumes, values, and unit values, with year over year comparisons for the latest months available.

US apparel imports declined less in December, as Chinese shipments continued to plunge while Vietnamese-origin imports rebounded. 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.

U.S. apparel imports from China, Bangladesh, and India kept declining in November, reflecting past destocking and the impact of new U.S. tariffs. More recent tariff reductions affecting India, Central America, and Sub Saharan Africa could help redirect U.S. demand toward these origins.
This monthly report reviews U.S. apparel imports by country of origin and underscores the importance of tracking month to month movements amid sharp shifts and volatility in U.S. trade policy. The analysis covers volumes, values, and unit values, with year over year comparisons for the latest months available.