🇺🇸 United States imports of clothing accessories: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported clothing accessories worth $228.2 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of clothing accessories by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $214.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $277.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $273.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $241.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $208.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $148.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $193.5M | 10.5K t |
Where the United States imports clothing accessories from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $117.5M | 52% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $15.3M | 6.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $14.9M | 6.5% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $12.9M | 5.7% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $8.7M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $7.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $5.5M | 2.4% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $5.2M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $4.9M | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.7M | 2% |
Types of clothing accessories under HS 6217
| 6217.10 | Clothing accessories: other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted) | 94% |
| 6217.90 | Clothing: parts of garments or of clothing accessories, other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6217.
Average import price of clothing accessories
The average declared value was about $31.12 per kg, 57% above the world average of $19.84. 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 clothing accessories
The United States exported $88.1 million of clothing accessories in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Most of it went to Sweden (23%), Guatemala (13%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Cayman Isds grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $20.1M | 23% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $11.3M | 13% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $8.5M | 9.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.8M | 5.5% |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | $4.4M | 4.9% |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Isds | $4.3M | 4.9% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $3.7M | 4.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.6M | 3% |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $2.2M | 2.4% |
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 6217: Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted).
Clothing accessories trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of clothing accessories imported by the United States?
The United States imported clothing accessories worth $228.2 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import clothing accessories from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (51%), Dominican Republic (7%), Mexico (7%).
What is the average import price of clothing accessories in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $31.12 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.84 per kg.
Does the United States export clothing accessories?
Yes. The United States exported clothing accessories worth $88.1 million in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Guatemala, Mexico.
What is the HS code for clothing accessories?
Clothing accessories falls under HS heading 6217 (Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or croch). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading clothing accessories with the United States?
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