US’ apparel imports surged by 17.60 per cent Y-o-Y to reach $ 6.98 billion in July’21, as per the latest OTEXA report. However, the volume of top three exporting countries, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia declined as compared to July ’20. As per Apparel Resources., the volume of Vietnam’s and Indonesia’s exports declined by 8 per cent while Cambodia’s exports declined by 29 per cent in volume.

On the other hand, shipments by India, China, Bangladesh and Pakistan grew significantly during the month both in term of value and volumes. The volume of India’s exports surged by 34 per cent while value surged by 1.40 per cent during the month. China’s exports surged 21.6 per cent in volume and 15.40 per cent in value. Bangladesh shipments grew by 35.10 per cent and 35.20 per cent in volume and value respectively. Pakistan’s shipments grew by 49.30 per cent in volume and 86.40 per cent in value.

Exports by Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras grew by double digits during the month both in terms of value and volume.