Small goods (plastic or textile) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $561.5 million of small goods (plastic or textile) in 2024 (31.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 215 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 8% 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 | $561.5M | 31.3K t |
| 2023 | $520.0M | 22.9K t |
| 2022 | $655.9M | 30.1K t |
| 2021 | $620.7M | 30.0K t |
| 2020 | $446.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $558.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2018 | $639.2M | 34.6K t |
| 2017 | $642.1M | 31.7K t |
Where the United States imports small goods (plastic or textile) from
Most of the value came from China (38%), France (14%), Cambodia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $212.0M | 38% |
| France | $76.3M | 14% |
| Cambodia | $75.6M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $62.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $33.4M | 5.9% |
| India | $27.2M | 4.8% |
| Philippines | $19.7M | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $11.0M | 2% |
| Myanmar | $10.2M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.92 per kg, close to the world average of $17.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small goods (plastic or textile) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported small goods (plastic or textile) worth $41.7 million (243 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 175 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.2M | 53% |
| Mexico | $4.8M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $2.1M | 5.1% |
| China | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Panama | $800K | 1.9% |
| Costa Rica | $741K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $718K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $630K | 1.5% |
| France | $593K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States small goods (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.32): 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 4202.32: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of small goods (plastic or textile) imported by the United States?
The United States imported small goods (plastic or textile) worth $561.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 215 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply small goods (plastic or textile) to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($212.0 million), followed by France (14%) and Cambodia (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of small goods (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small goods (plastic or textile) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $642.1 million in 2017 to $561.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $655.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $580.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export small goods (plastic or textile)?
Yes. The United States exported $41.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Hong Kong. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $519.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for small goods (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for small goods (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.32. 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?
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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