Denim exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of denim by the United States reached $59.2 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 119 countries for exports of this product. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $144.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $70.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $81.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $66.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $113.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $144.8M | 23.3K t |
| 2017 | $142.2M | 24.9K t |
Where the United States exports denim to
Mexico alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $54.5M | 92% |
| Russia | $974K | 1.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $939K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $579K | 1% |
| Colombia | $374K | 0.6% |
| Nicaragua | $349K | 0.6% |
| Honduras | $202K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $137K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $112K | 0.2% |
| Guatemala | $77K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.24 per kg, 40% above the world average of $5.87. 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.
Denim imports to the United States
The United States imported $42.3 million of denim in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Mexico (31%), Japan (21%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States denim exports (HS 5209.42): 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 5209.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 200g/m2, denim.
Common questions
What is the value of denim exported by the United States?
The United States exported denim worth $59.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 119 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy denim from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($54.5 million), followed by Russia (2%) and the Dominican Republic (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 72 buyer countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average export price of denim per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.24 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $5.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of denim from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $142.2 million in 2017 to $59.2 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $144.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $90.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import denim?
Yes. The United States imported $42.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Japan and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for denim?
The HS code for denim is subheading 5209.42. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 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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