Cotton men's trousers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $4.46 billion of cotton men's trousers in 2024 (168.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 225 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.88 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 | $4.46B | 168.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.80B | 265.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.88B | 377.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.81B | 316.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.55B | 255.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.18B | 221.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.37B | 309.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.33B | 371.1K t |
Where the United States imports cotton men's trousers from
The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (34%), Mexico (16%), Vietnam (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $1.53B | 34% |
| Mexico | $707.3M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $389.5M | 8.7% |
| Pakistan | $389.2M | 8.7% |
| China | $361.3M | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $163.4M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $132.4M | 3% |
| India | $122.0M | 2.7% |
| Cambodia | $104.4M | 2.3% |
| Madagascar | $67.0M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.52 per kg, close to the world average of $23.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton men's trousers exports from the United States
The United States exported $121.7 million of cotton men's trousers in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (35%), Mexico (15%), Italy (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $42.1M | 35% |
| Mexico | $17.8M | 15% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 4.3% |
| Israel | $5.1M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 3% |
| China | $2.9M | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Costa Rica | $2.7M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cotton men's trousers imports (HS 6203.42): 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 6203.42: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's trousers imported by the United States?
The United States imported cotton men's trousers worth $4.46 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 225 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's trousers to the United States?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.53 billion), followed by Mexico (16%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 116 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.52 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $23.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton men's trousers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.33 billion in 2017 to $4.46 billion in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $5.88 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.92 billion a year.
Does the United States also export cotton men's trousers?
Yes. The United States exported $121.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Italy. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.34 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's trousers?
The HS code for cotton men's trousers is subheading 6203.42. 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 6203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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