Man-made women's vests imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $72.3 million of man-made women's vests in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 199 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $143.2 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 | $72.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $80.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $126.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $81.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $58.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $100.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $106.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $143.2M | 3.9K t |
Where the United States imports man-made women's vests from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Vietnam (16%), Cambodia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.3M | 39% |
| Vietnam | $11.7M | 16% |
| Cambodia | $9.0M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $6.1M | 8.5% |
| India | $6.1M | 8.4% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Bangladesh | $981K | 1.4% |
| France | $629K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.28 per kg, 38% above the world average of $19.07. 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 women's vests exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported man-made women's vests worth $4.0 million (140 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Mexico (23%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Canada (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $934K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $606K | 15% |
| Canada | $556K | 14% |
| Israel | $353K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $206K | 5.1% |
| Costa Rica | $137K | 3.4% |
| France | $120K | 3% |
| Panama | $88K | 2.2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $87K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $77K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States man-made women's vests imports (HS 6208.92): 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 6208.92: Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns etc.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted), excluding incontinence or other sanitary garments or garment liners of heading no. 96.19.
Common questions
What is the value of man-made women's vests imported by the United States?
The United States imported man-made women's vests worth $72.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 199 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made women's vests to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and Cambodia (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made women's vests per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.28 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $19.07 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 women's vests to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143.2 million in 2017 to $72.3 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $143.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export man-made women's vests?
Yes. The United States exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the United Arab Emirates and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $68.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made women's vests?
The HS code for man-made women's vests is subheading 6208.92. 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 6208 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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