Swimwear and activewear trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in swimwear and activewear was worth $13.61 billion in 2024, about 505.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $13.61B | 505.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.92B | 520.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.48B | 584.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.56B | 494.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.48B | 451.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.92B | 466.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.21B | 482.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.62B | 467.0K t |
Top swimwear and activewear exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and India. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 216 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.23B | 31% |
| Vietnam | $1.54B | 11% |
| India | $764.6M | 5.6% |
| Bangladesh | $566.6M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $498.9M | 3.7% |
| France | $487.4M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $391.1M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $382.3M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $357.1M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $313.8M | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $305.6M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $283.2M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.47B | 18% |
| Japan | $1.05B | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $923.3M | 6.8% |
| France | $826.0M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $782.0M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $583.7M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $501.4M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $385.3M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $372.5M | 2.7% |
| China | $365.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $362.1M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $334.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $26.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $73.87 per kg and Bangladesh $19.29 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted). HS 6211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most swimwear and activewear?
China exported $4.23 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (11%) and India (6%). In all, 216 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most swimwear and activewear?
The United States imported $2.47 billion in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Japan (8%) and South Korea (7%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in swimwear and activewear?
It was worth $13.61 billion in 2024, about 505.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $14.48 billion. 216 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The world average declared value was about $26.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $73.87 per kg and Bangladesh $19.29 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211, in chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 6211 page.
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