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: November 2023 (Monthly)

US apparel imports reached historically low levels in November, although falling less significantly from a year earlier due to base effects. 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 2023. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers. Read more...

U.S. Apparel Imports: October 2023 (Monthly)

US imports from China experienced a significant increase in October compared to their low levels from the previous year. However, long-term data do not indicate a sustained rebound in Chinese shipments to the US market. Our report provides a monthly comparison of shipments from China, Vietnam, and other nations, presenting import data in terms of volumes, values, and unit values. Furthermore, the report explores historical trends spanning from 2000 to 2023. Additionally, it includes an analysis of apparel crafted from cotton compared to those made from man-made fibers. Read more...

US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

China has regained ground in the US apparel imports market, at the expense of Bangladesh, while Vietnam is benefiting from a rebound in various product categories. 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 the first three quarters of 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.

US Apparel Imports in 3rd Quarter 2023: Categories (Quarterly)

Unit prices in most US apparel import categories turned negative in the third quarter of 2023, with significant variations depending on the products. Our report encompasses US apparel imports within each category from the first quarter of 2018 to 2023. The data includes information on volume, value, and unit values over the past five years. Second-quarter data spanning from 2011 to 2023 are available for download. Read more...