From January-June this year, the US witnessed a modest increase in apparel imports, reaching $38.16 billion globally, reflecting a 6.74% rise from the previous year.
Noteworthy changes in the number of units include a 4.26% growth in SME and a 2.37% increase in unit price.
Particularly, imports from Bangladesh surged to $4.25 billion, displaying a substantial growth rate of 25.12% compared to the same period in 2024.
In the year 2025 May, Bangladesh’s export to the US was US $547.42 million and on June 25 it is US $723.08 million, meaning growth is 32.09% from May to June 2025, said Mohiuddin Rubel, former director, Brand BGMEA.
Key insights on apparel imports during this period reveal interesting trends:
– China experienced a significant negative growth of -16.07%.
– India’s imports rose by 16.26%.
– Pakistan’s imports increased by 11.21%.
– Indonesia saw a rise of 17.95% in imports.
– Cambodia witnessed a notable increase of 24.28%.
– Vietnam showcased a growth of 17.96%.
Comparing the number of pieces imported:
– Bangladesh witnessed a substantial surge of 23.81%.
– Vietnam experienced a 13.82% increase.
– China had a significant decrease of -12.78%.
– India noted a noteworthy 15.92% growth.
– Cambodia saw a substantial 31.11% increase.
– Pakistan displayed a 15.76% increase.
The unit price per piece varied across countries:
– Bangladesh observed a 1.06% increase.
– Vietnam noted a 3.64% increase.
– China experienced a -3.77% decrease.
– India saw a 0.29% increase.
– Cambodia had a -5.21% decrease.
LND/MSA
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