Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $1.97 billion (97.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.97B | 97.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.69B | 55.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.01B | 65.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.70B | 56.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.24B | 44.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.56B | 64.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.62B | 70.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.54B | 75.2K t |
Where the United States imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
The largest suppliers were Cambodia (26%), China (21%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | $506.0M | 26% |
| China | $419.1M | 21% |
| France | $326.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $214.9M | 11% |
| India | $135.4M | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $102.2M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $82.6M | 4.2% |
| Philippines | $49.2M | 2.5% |
| Bangladesh | $29.4M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $18.5M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.21 per kg, close to the world average of $22.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Handbag (plastic or textile) exports from the United States
Exports of handbag (plastic or textile) by the United States reached $78.3 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (22%), China (13%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.5M | 22% |
| China | $10.5M | 13% |
| Mexico | $7.8M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.7M | 7.2% |
| Israel | $4.9M | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4.8M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by the United States?
The United States imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $1.97 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to the United States?
Cambodia was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($506.0 million), followed by China (21%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 126 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.21 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $22.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.54 billion in 2017 to $1.97 billion in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $2.01 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.67 billion a year.
Does the United States also export handbag (plastic or textile)?
Yes. The United States exported $78.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, China and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.90 billion a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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