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 Vietnam alone experiencing an increase of more than ten percent. Collectively, the ASEAN region now accounts for over 27 percent of US apparel imports, while China's share has decreased to 35 percent and continues to decline. On a month-to-month basis, US apparel imports from China have shown a sharp decline since the second half of 2024.