Apparel imports by the United States touched pre-pandemic levels in January’22 after almost three years of struggle due to global disruptions in fashion supply chain. US’ apparel imports reached $7.54 billion, similar to January 2019 values, in January’22, show latest OTEXA stats. Imports grew 36.77 per cent over 2021 and 11.68 per cent over 2020 respectively. China remained the largest exporter of garments to the US growing 47.11 per cent to $1.91 billion over January ’21.

However, compared to January ’19, China’s apparel exports value shrunk 24.20 per cent in January’22. Export value of Vietnam marginally crossed pre-pandemic export values as it clocked in $1.28 billion in January ’22 as against $1.26 billion in January ’19.

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the US reached $755.16 million in January ’22 from $519.30 million in n January ’21, $622.24 million in January ’20 and $531,70 million in January ’19.Apparel exports from India increased 53.40 per cent on Y-o-Y to $441.40 million in January ’22.