🇺🇸 United States imports of swimwear and activewear: 2024 trade data
Imports of swimwear and activewear by the United States reached $2.47 billion in 2024 (69.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 224 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.17 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of swimwear and activewear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.47B | 69.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.62B | 112.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.17B | 145.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.64B | 117.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.51B | 112.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.90B | 88.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.69B | 122.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.61B | 118.7K t |
Where the United States imports swimwear and activewear from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Vietnam (16%), Mexico (13%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $677.7M | 28% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $402.4M | 16% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $332.2M | 14% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $239.6M | 9.7% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $124.5M | 5% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $89.5M | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $81.3M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $71.3M | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $50.5M | 2.1% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $47.8M | 1.9% |
Types of swimwear and activewear under HS 6211
| 6211.43 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 37% |
| 6211.42 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 18% |
| 6211.33 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 17% |
| 6211.32 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 12% |
| 6211.11 | Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted) | 7.3% |
| 6211.49 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | 5.8% |
| 6211.12 | Swimwear: women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted) | 1.4% |
| 6211.39 | Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6211.3 (not knitted or crocheted) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price of swimwear and activewear
The average declared value was about $35.62 per kg, 32% above the world average of $26.92. 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.
The United States also exports swimwear and activewear
In 2024, the United States exported swimwear and activewear worth $228.6 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Canada (25%), Mexico (14%), South Korea (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $57.9M | 25% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $31.4M | 14% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $17.1M | 7.5% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $9.3M | 4.1% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $6.6M | 2.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.3M | 2.8% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $6.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $5.9M | 2.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.9M | 2.2% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $4.5M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Swimwear and activewear trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by the United States?
The United States imported swimwear and activewear worth $2.47 billion in 2024 (69.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import swimwear and activewear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (27%), Vietnam (16%), Mexico (13%).
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $35.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $26.92 per kg.
Does the United States export swimwear and activewear?
Yes. The United States exported swimwear and activewear worth $228.6 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, South Korea.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
Swimwear and activewear falls under HS heading 6211 (Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading swimwear and activewear with the United States?
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