US Apparel

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 The De Minimis rule may also be withdrawn as early as May, adding further pressure.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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US Apparel Imports: Origin Comparison (Quarterly)

U.S. apparel imports continued to grow in 2024, with notable volume increases from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh, while China’s share declined as buyers diversified sourcing ahead of a 20% additional tariff, leading to rising unit values from alternative suppliers and shifting market dynamics across cotton and man-made fiber apparel categories.Our report provides a comprehensive comparison of changes in import volume, value, and unit prices by origin and product type. The full table, containing all data points and analyses, is available for download.
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US Apparel Imports in 2024: China vs. RoW (Quarterly)

U.S. apparel imports rebounded in 2024, but the shift away from Chinese suppliers persisted, with cotton and wool apparel seeing the strongest decline in China’s market share, while man-made fiber apparel remained more balanced, signaling a continued diversification in sourcing strategies. The quarterly report provides a comprehensive comparison of US apparel imports from China with those from the Rest of the World (RoW) across all product categories. The analysis includes data on import volumes, values, and unit values. Historical data spanning the past five years, from 2019 to 2024, further contextualize these trends.
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