Cotton men's shirts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton men's shirts by the United States reached $1.77 billion in 2024 (39.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $2.75 billion.
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 | $1.77B | 39.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.98B | 70.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.34B | 81.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.53B | 60.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.50B | 53.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.54B | 67.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.75B | 76.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.74B | 88.2K t |
Where the United States imports cotton men's shirts from
The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (29%), Vietnam (16%), India (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $510.8M | 29% |
| Vietnam | $281.6M | 16% |
| India | $247.1M | 14% |
| China | $132.8M | 7.5% |
| Indonesia | $132.4M | 7.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $70.2M | 4% |
| Italy | $47.5M | 2.7% |
| Nicaragua | $38.1M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $30.1M | 1.7% |
| Madagascar | $30.0M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.29 per kg, 28% above the world average of $34.55. 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.
Cotton men's shirts exports from the United States
The United States exported $57.6 million of cotton men's shirts in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Canada (16%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $12.1M | 21% |
| Canada | $9.3M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $4.8M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 4.7% |
| Bahamas | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| Israel | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 3% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cotton men's shirts imports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts imported by the United States?
The United States imported cotton men's shirts worth $1.77 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 224 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's shirts to the United States?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($510.8 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 124 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.29 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $34.55 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 shirts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.74 billion in 2017 to $1.77 billion in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $2.75 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.14 billion a year.
Does the United States also export cotton men's shirts?
Yes. The United States exported $57.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.71 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. 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 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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