In January–July 2025, the United States recorded a modest rise in apparel imports, totaling $45.80 billion globally, reflecting a 4.96% increase compared to the same period last year. In terms of quantity, imports grew by 2.54% in SME and 2.36% in unit price.
Notably, imports from Bangladesh surged to $4.98 billion, registering a remarkable 21.66% growth compared to January–July 2024.
Key Insights on Apparel Imports (January–July 2025)
- Vietnam: +16.94%
- China: -21.01%
- India: +16.10%
- Pakistan: +11.81%
- Indonesia: +16.80%
- Cambodia: +24.45%
- Mexico: +2.40%
- Honduras: -11.78%
- Korea: -7.59%
Comparison of Imported Pieces
- Bangladesh: +20.33%
- Vietnam: +14.44%
- China: -15.92%
- India: +15.27%
- Cambodia: +31.11%
- Pakistan: +17.03%
- Indonesia: +16.44%
- Mexico: +10.58%
- Honduras: -17.31%
- Korea: -24.09%
Unit Price Per Piece
- Bangladesh: +1.11%
- Vietnam: +2.18%
- China: -6.05%
- India: +0.71%
- Cambodia: -5.08%
- Pakistan: -4.46%
- Indonesia: +0.31%
- Mexico: -7.40%
- Honduras: +6.69%
- Korea: +21.74%
By: Mohiuddin Rubel
Former Director, BGMEA
Managing Director, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange
Additional Managing Director, Denim Expert Ltd
