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Apparel imports into the US bounces back in December

The apparel market has seen good growth of late. Four of the top 10 supplier countries saw strong double digit growth, including Bangladesh, with China and Vietnam remaining top of the table. The volume of apparel imports from all sources increased five per cent in December. China is the largest supplier followed by Vietnam. Bangladesh, which is at number three in the top 10 league table, saw apparel shipments into the US increase 20 per cent. However, Bangladesh started to see shipments to the US decline in February as buyers relocated orders elsewhere due to factory safety issues and the ongoing political turmoil in the country. 

Indonesia is number four. It saw shipments grow 7.4 percent, rebounding from an 8 percent decline in November. Honduras registered a 2.5 percent year-on-year gain. Increases were also booked by India (up 10.5 per cent), Mexico (up 6.8 per cent) and Pakistan (up 15.6 per cent ). Only Cambodia and El Salvador reported a decline during December. 

China remains a compelling source for apparel buyers as rising prices are largely being offset by productivity gains. No country can match China in terms of the size of its supply base. Vietnam continues to benefit as both producers and buyers diversify their supply chains.

 
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