Total apparel imports by the US fell to $41.83 billion in the first seven months of 2026, down 8.64% year on year. However, Bangladesh edged past China to become the second biggest garment exporter to the US.
“Bangladesh shipped $4.65 billion worth of clothing to the US between January and July 2025, dipping by 6.51% over the same period of previous year,” Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) figures said.
On the other hand, Chinese shipment of apparels to the US fell higher at a significant 34.20% to $4.55 billion, placing Bangladesh $110 million ahead and in second position.
According to the newest Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) figures across January to July 2026, Vietnam continued to retain its prime position with $9.36 billion, a drop of marginal 1.03%, but double when compared with both China and Bangladesh.
During the reporting period, Indonesia followed at fourth position with $2.73 billion, up 2.74%, followed by Cambodia at $2.62 billion and whose figures increased in double digits
India too reported a massive 25.75% fall at $2.45 billion, while garments imported from Pakistan reached $1.26 billion, falling by 5.60% from a year ago period.
The figures reveal that that US buyers are diversifying their sourcing and China’s lost business is being spread across several countries, with Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia gaining from the move.
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