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: March 2025 (Monthly)

U.S. apparel imports rebounded strongly in March, driven by rising shipments from Southeast Asia, while China’s decline signaled both post-tariff adjustments and shifting global sourcing patterns. 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. Read more...

U.S. Apparel Imports: February 2025 (Monthly)

U.S. apparel imports lost momentum in February, even before the impact of newly announced U.S. tariffs on Asian suppliers, signaling deeper declines may lie ahead. 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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US Apparel Import Tariffs Shock

President Trump has announced new "reciprocal tariffs" that hit Asian apparel suppliers particularly hard, with total duties on apparel now reaching an average of 84% for China, 61% for Vietnam, and similarly high levels for others. We have compiled detailed tables listing the new tariff rates by apparel-exporting country. The De Minimis rule may also be withdrawn as early as May, adding further pressure. These measures are expected to have dramatic consequences for the global apparel industry.
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U.S. Apparel Imports: January 2025 (Monthly)

US apparel imports surged in January as retailers stockpiled ahead of new tariffs on Chinese goods, but managing excess inventory and rising costs may pose challenges in the months ahead. 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 2024. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers.
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