Men's synthetic swimwear imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $17.5 million of men's synthetic swimwear in 2024 (361 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 195 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.0 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 | $17.5M | 361 t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 463 t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 866 t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 670 t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 562 t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 368 t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 506 t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 580 t |
Where the United States imports men's synthetic swimwear from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Sri Lanka (19%), Vietnam (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 24% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.4M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 7.9% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| Cambodia | $889K | 5.1% |
| Bangladesh | $725K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $323K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $318K | 1.8% |
| Moldova | $275K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.38 per kg, 47% above the world average of $32.92. 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.
Men's synthetic swimwear exports from the United States
Exports of men's synthetic swimwear by the United States reached $1.1 million in 2024 (14 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (24%), Netherlands (10%), Mexico (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $260K | 24% |
| Netherlands | $112K | 10% |
| Mexico | $103K | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $53K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $43K | 4% |
| Sweden | $41K | 3.7% |
| Macao | $33K | 3.1% |
| Panama | $30K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $29K | 2.6% |
| Costa Rica | $28K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States men's synthetic swimwear imports (HS 6112.31): 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 6112.31: Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's synthetic swimwear imported by the United States?
The United States imported men's synthetic swimwear worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 361 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 195 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's synthetic swimwear to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Sri Lanka (19%) and Vietnam (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's synthetic swimwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.38 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $32.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's synthetic swimwear to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export men's synthetic swimwear?
Yes. The United States exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Netherlands and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's synthetic swimwear?
The HS code for men's synthetic swimwear is subheading 6112.31. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6112 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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