From January-June this year, the US witnessed a modest increase in apparel imports, reaching $38.16 billion globally, reflecting a 6.74% rise from the previous year.

Noteworthy changes in the number of units include a 4.26% growth in SME and a 2.37% increase in unit price.

Particularly, imports from Bangladesh surged to $4.25 billion, displaying a substantial growth rate of 25.12% compared to the same period in 2024.

In the year 2025 May, Bangladesh's export to the US was US $547.42 million and on June 25 it is US $723.08 million, meaning growth is 32.09% from May to June 2025, said Mohiuddin Rubel, former director, Brand BGMEA.

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Key insights on apparel imports during this period reveal interesting trends:

- China experienced a significant negative growth of -16.07%.

- India's imports rose by 16.26%.

- Pakistan's imports increased by 11.21%.

- Indonesia saw a rise of 17.95% in imports.

- Cambodia witnessed a notable increase of 24.28%.

- Vietnam showcased a growth of 17.96%.

Comparing the number of pieces imported:

- Bangladesh witnessed a substantial surge of 23.81%.

- Vietnam experienced a 13.82% increase.

- China had a significant decrease of -12.78%.

- India noted a noteworthy 15.92% growth.

- Cambodia saw a substantial 31.11% increase.

- Pakistan displayed a 15.76% increase.

The unit price per piece varied across countries:

- Bangladesh observed a 1.06% increase.

- Vietnam noted a 3.64% increase.

- China experienced a -3.77% decrease.

- India saw a 0.29% increase.

- Cambodia had a -5.21% decrease.