Apparel forms 74 per cent of total textile and apparel imports by the US, this is followed by cotton textiles, manmade textiles, carpets and others with a share of 11 per cent, nine per cent, three per cent and three per cent respectively.

Over the last five years, US’ total textile and apparel imports increased at a CAGR of 0.4 per cent while its exports decreased at a CAGR of two per cent. China is the largest supplier of textiles and apparel accounting for a 44 per cent share. Vietnam is second place. India is the third largest supplier of textile and apparel products to the US. India’s textile and apparel exports to the US have grown at a CAGR of 1.1 per cent over the last five years and its share has increased from 4.9 per cent in 2011 to 7.3 per cent in 2016.

Apparel has a 51 per cent share in India’s textile and apparel exports to the US. This is followed by cotton textiles, carpets and manmade textiles having a share of 32 per cent and 11 per cent and four per cent respectively.