Luggage (plastic or textile) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported luggage (plastic or textile) worth $1.45 billion (105.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.95 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 | $1.45B | 105.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.42B | 144.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.95B | 166.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 114.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.23B | 67.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.19B | 90.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.56B | 216.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.22B | 196.7K t |
Where the United States imports luggage (plastic or textile) from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Thailand (18%), Cambodia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $557.3M | 39% |
| Thailand | $253.8M | 18% |
| Cambodia | $188.2M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $138.9M | 9.6% |
| Canada | $59.6M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $46.2M | 3.2% |
| Philippines | $44.4M | 3.1% |
| France | $37.4M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $33.5M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $30.9M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.69 per kg, 31% above the world average of $10.47. 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.
Luggage (plastic or textile) exports from the United States
Exports of luggage (plastic or textile) by the United States reached $158.5 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 190 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (25%), Netherlands (15%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $40.1M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $23.6M | 15% |
| Canada | $14.0M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7.6M | 4.8% |
| China | $6.6M | 4.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.4M | 4% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| France | $3.6M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States luggage (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.12): 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 4202.12: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (plastic or textile) imported by the United States?
The United States imported luggage (plastic or textile) worth $1.45 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 220 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (plastic or textile) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($557.3 million), followed by Thailand (18%) and Cambodia (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 98 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.69 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $10.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of luggage (plastic or textile) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.22 billion in 2017 to $1.45 billion in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $2.95 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.63 billion a year.
Does the United States also export luggage (plastic or textile)?
Yes. The United States exported $158.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Netherlands and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.29 billion a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for luggage (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.12. 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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