Garment and accessory parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in garment and accessory parts was worth $962.2 million in 2024, about 44.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $962.2M | 44.7K t |
| 2023 | $937.4M | 41.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.09B | 53.4K t |
| 2021 | $941.9M | 42.3K t |
| 2020 | $692.7M | 33.0K t |
| 2019 | $707.4M | 36.6K t |
| 2018 | $906.5M | 41.0K t |
| 2017 | $883.8M | 48.8K t |
Top garment and accessory parts exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Italy and China. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 155 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $206.1M | 21% |
| Italy | $156.4M | 16% |
| China | $94.0M | 9.8% |
| Egypt | $82.7M | 8.6% |
| United States | $51.8M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $43.1M | 4.5% |
| Honduras | $39.8M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $27.0M | 2.8% |
| France | $24.7M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23.5M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $19.9M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $18.1M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of China and Tunisia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 206 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $204.0M | 21% |
| China | $53.2M | 5.5% |
| Tunisia | $53.1M | 5.5% |
| Nicaragua | $42.9M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $33.8M | 3.5% |
| Jordan | $32.1M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $29.6M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $24.6M | 2.6% |
| Macao | $24.1M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $22.2M | 2.3% |
| Romania | $21.5M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19.7M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $21.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Egypt averaged $8,896.67 per kg and Honduras $5.47 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6217.90: Clothing: parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted). HS 6217 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most garment and accessory parts?
South Korea exported $206.1 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Italy (16%) and China (10%). In all, 155 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most garment and accessory parts?
Vietnam imported $204.0 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Tunisia (6%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in garment and accessory parts?
It was worth $962.2 million in 2024, about 44.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.09 billion. 155 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of garment and accessory parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $21.51 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Egypt averaged $8,896.67 per kg and Honduras $5.47 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for garment and accessory parts?
The HS code for garment and accessory parts is subheading 6217.90, in chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6217 page.
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