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US apparel imports rebound in June, China's share continues to shrink

The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released new data for June 2025, revealing a slight rebound in US apparel imports after a decline in May. Total imports of apparel for the month of June 2025 were 2,036.0 million square meter equivalents (MSME), an increase of 0.5 percent from June 2024. This marks a shift from the previous month's...

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US apparel imports fell 13% in May 2025

The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released the May 2025 trade data this week, providing a detailed look at US textile and apparel imports. While overall imports show some growth year-to-date, the apparel sector experienced a notable dip in May, with specific attention on China's evolving position as a key supplier. In May 2025, total...

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US apparel and textiles import starting to shift

OTEXA reported YTD imports including April are up 9.3%. China continues to be the primary supplier of apparel to the US, however, there is a noticeable shift in sourcing momentum. In 2025, US apparel imports from China have seen a modest increase of 1.8 percent in April. In contrast, ASEAN suppliers have demonstrated double-digit growth, with...