Cotton men's briefs imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $88.4 million of cotton men's briefs in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $132.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $81.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $126.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $132.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $96.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $117.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $113.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $125.8M | 8.2K t |
Where the United States imports cotton men's briefs from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $52.5M | 59% |
| Bangladesh | $8.5M | 9.6% |
| India | $7.2M | 8.2% |
| Indonesia | $5.7M | 6.5% |
| Pakistan | $4.8M | 5.5% |
| China | $4.1M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 2% |
| Cambodia | $942K | 1.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $884K | 1% |
| Egypt | $530K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.78 per kg, close to the world average of $19.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton men's briefs exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.5 million of cotton men's briefs in 2024 (63 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (24%), China (7%), Japan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $363K | 24% |
| China | $110K | 7.2% |
| Japan | $101K | 6.6% |
| Mexico | $99K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $77K | 5.1% |
| Costa Rica | $62K | 4.1% |
| Bahamas | $60K | 4% |
| Panama | $48K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $47K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cotton men's briefs imports (HS 6207.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 6207.11: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's briefs imported by the United States?
The United States imported cotton men's briefs worth $88.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 195 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's briefs to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($52.5 million), followed by Bangladesh (10%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's briefs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.78 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $19.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton men's briefs to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $125.8 million in 2017 to $88.4 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $132.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export cotton men's briefs?
Yes. The United States exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $86.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's briefs?
The HS code for cotton men's briefs is subheading 6207.11. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6207 page.
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