According to data released by Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), US apparel imports declined in 2025, reflecting a challenging year for global suppliers. Total imports stood at $77.88 billion during January–December 2025, marking a 1.74 percent decrease compared to the same period of the previous year. In volume terms, measured in square meter equivalent (SME), imports dropped by 3.70 percent, while the average unit price increased by 2.03 percent, indicating continued pricing pressure despite softer demand.
Amid this overall slowdown, Bangladesh emerged as a strong performer in the US market. Apparel imports from Bangladesh reached $8.20 billion in 2025, representing the second-highest annual figure on record and an 11.71 percent increase compared to January–December 2024. In December 2025 alone, imports from Bangladesh rose by 3.33 percent year-on-year, underscoring steady buyer confidence even during a weaker second half of the year.
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Bangladesh secured a 10.53 percent share of total US apparel imports in 2025. Vietnam remained the leading supplier with a 21.50 percent share, followed by China at 13.66 percent. India accounted for 6.35 percent, Cambodia 6.20 percent, and Indonesia 5.98 percent of the US market.
While overall growth in the US apparel market slowed in the second half of the year, particularly during the final quarter when imports fell short of expectations, Bangladesh maintained solid momentum. In an environment marked by reciprocal tariffs and declining overall demand, the country demonstrated resilience. China continued to lose ground in the US apparel market, whereas Bangladesh and Vietnam showed broadly similar trends in value, unit price, and volume growth, although Vietnam still commands a significantly larger overall market share.
