Theimport of textiles and apparelby the US in 2021 is all set to surpass 2019’s pre-pandemic figure of $110.033 billion. In the first eleven months of last year, US imports have risen by 26.16 per cent to $103.789 billion, compared to $82.270 billion in January-November 2020, according to latest Major Shippers Report of US department of commerce. With 27.83 per cent share,China continues to be thelargest supplier of textiles and clothingto the United States, followed by Vietnam with 13.60 per cent share. Apparel constituted the bulk of textiles and garments imports made by the US during the initial eleven months of last year, and were valued at $74.289 billion, while non-apparel imports accounted for the remaining $29.500 billion, according to the latest Major Shippers Report, released by the US department of commerce. Segment-wise, among the top ten apparel suppliers to the US, imports from Pakistan, Honduras and Nicaragua shot up by 59.30 per cent, 47.10 per cent and 42.90 per cent year-on-year respectively. Surprisingly, imports from Vietnam registered a growth of only 12.73 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year. In the non-apparel category, among the top ten suppliers, imports from Italy, India, and Turkey soared by 55.75 per cent, 51.86 per cent and 40.27 per cent, respectively. The sharp rise in numbers is due to the base effect, as imports were disrupted last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the total US textile and apparel imports of $103.789 billion during the period under review, cotton products were worth $44.799 billion, while man-made fibre products accounted for $53.977 billion, followed by $3.144 billion of wool products, and $1.867 billion of products from silk and vegetable fibres.
In 2020, the US textile and apparel imports had decreased sharply, mainly on account of the COVID-19 pandemic induced disruption, to $89.596 billion.
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In 2021, the United States is expected to surpass its pre-pandemic import figures for textiles and apparel, reaching a projected value exceeding $110.033 billion. This marks a significant recovery from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
According to the Major Shippers Report from the US Department of Commerce, US imports for textiles and clothing rose by 26.16% in the first eleven months of 2021, reaching $103.789 billion. This is a notable increase compared to the $82.270 billion recorded in the same period of 2020.
China remains the largest supplier of textiles and clothing to the United States, holding a substantial 27.83% share. Following closely is Vietnam with a 13.60% share. Apparel constitutes the majority of imports, valued at $74.289 billion, while non-apparel items contribute $29.500 billion to the total.
Examining specific suppliers, among the top ten apparel suppliers, imports from Pakistan, Honduras, and Nicaragua experienced significant year-on-year growth, increasing by 59.30%, 47.10%, and 42.90%, respectively. In contrast, imports from Vietnam grew by a comparatively lower 12.73%.
In the non-apparel category, the top ten suppliers also saw remarkable growth, with imports from Italy, India, and Turkey rising by 55.75%, 51.86%, and 40.27%, respectively. This surge is attributed to the base effect, as imports were disrupted in the previous year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breaking down the total imports of $103.789 billion, cotton products accounted for $44.799 billion, while man-made fiber products contributed $53.977 billion. Additionally, wool products were valued at $3.144 billion, and products from silk and vegetable fibers amounted to $1.867 billion.
It's worth noting that in 2020, US textile and apparel imports had sharply decreased to $89.596 billion, primarily due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This information reflects the resilience and recovery of the US textile and apparel import market, with specific insights into key suppliers and product categories. If you have any specific questions or need further analysis, feel free to ask.
