The latest U.S. apparel import data for April 2025 reveals a clear and accelerating shift in global sourcing patterns, driven primarily by tariff pressures on China, which has created significant growth opportunities for suppliers in South Asia and Africa. 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. Read more...

The strong growth in U.S. apparel imports in April 2025 was marked by a dramatic sourcing shift, with a surge in volume from Vietnam and a sharp decline in the value and unit price of imports from China, reflecting strategic efforts to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs. 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