🇺🇸 United States imports of baby clothing: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $344.4 million of baby clothing in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $482.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of baby clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $344.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $360.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $482.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2021 | $360.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2020 | $327.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $424.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $418.7M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $472.2M | 19.5K t |
Where the United States imports baby clothing from
Most of the value came from Bangladesh (30%), Vietnam (18%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $104.2M | 30% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $61.5M | 18% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $61.0M | 18% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $32.3M | 9.4% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $24.2M | 7% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $10.4M | 3% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $8.4M | 2.4% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $7.1M | 2.1% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $4.9M | 1.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.2M | 1.2% |
Types of baby clothing under HS 6209
| 6209.20 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 73% |
| 6209.30 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 18% |
| 6209.90 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6209.
Average import price of baby clothing
The average declared value was about $34.13 per kg, 49% above the world average of $22.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports baby clothing
Exports of baby clothing by the United States reached $15.0 million in 2024 (888 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (13%), Chile (12%), Israel (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.0M | 14% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $1.7M | 12% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1.5M | 9.8% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $972K | 6.5% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $741K | 4.9% |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | $736K | 4.9% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $579K | 3.9% |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | $496K | 3.3% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $442K | 3% |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | $399K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6209: Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted).
Baby clothing trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of baby clothing imported by the United States?
The United States imported baby clothing worth $344.4 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import baby clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Bangladesh (30%), Vietnam (18%), China (18%).
What is the average import price of baby clothing in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $34.13 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $22.92 per kg.
Does the United States export baby clothing?
Yes. The United States exported baby clothing worth $15.0 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Chile, Israel.
What is the HS code for baby clothing?
Baby clothing falls under HS heading 6209 (Garments and clothing accessories; babies' (not knitted or crocheted)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading baby clothing with the United States?
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