Man-made men's shirts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of man-made men's shirts by the United States reached $714.8 million in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $966.6 million.
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 | $714.8M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $901.8M | 29.5K t |
| 2022 | $966.6M | 35.6K t |
| 2021 | $573.4M | 25.5K t |
| 2020 | $451.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $625.8M | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $525.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2017 | $481.8M | 21.8K t |
Where the United States imports man-made men's shirts from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (19%), China (16%), Bangladesh (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $139.1M | 20% |
| China | $112.1M | 16% |
| Bangladesh | $105.5M | 15% |
| Mexico | $62.5M | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $53.2M | 7.5% |
| India | $35.0M | 4.9% |
| Nicaragua | $32.1M | 4.5% |
| Honduras | $31.3M | 4.4% |
| Haiti | $27.9M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $20.4M | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.34 per kg, 38% above the world average of $27.15. 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.
Man-made men's shirts exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported man-made men's shirts worth $42.8 million (785 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (47%), Canada (24%), Costa Rica (2%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $20.0M | 47% |
| Canada | $10.4M | 24% |
| Costa Rica | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $667K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $622K | 1.5% |
| Iraq | $569K | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $520K | 1.2% |
| Panama | $506K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $491K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $478K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States man-made men's shirts imports (HS 6205.30): 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 6205.30: Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of man-made men's shirts imported by the United States?
The United States imported man-made men's shirts worth $714.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made men's shirts to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($139.1 million), followed by China (16%) and Bangladesh (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 94 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.34 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $27.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of man-made men's shirts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $481.8 million in 2017 to $714.8 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $966.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $655.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export man-made men's shirts?
Yes. The United States exported $42.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $672.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made men's shirts?
The HS code for man-made men's shirts is subheading 6205.30. 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?
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