Bangladesh has experienced a significant boost in its apparel exports to the United States, with a remarkable 21.6% growth during the first five months of 2025. The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) recently revealed data showing that US imports of Bangladeshi clothing reached US$3.53 billion between January and May, a significant rise over the same period the previous year.
Over the same time period, US apparel imports increased by a moderate 7.06% to reach US $ 31.70 billion. As part of its continuous efforts to increase US competitiveness in international markets, OTEXA, which is in charge of industry analysis and trade promotion, emphasised these numbers.
Key insights reveal that while Bangladesh and several other countries are expanding their market share, some traditional exporters face challenges. For example, India saw a significant growth of 16.96% in garment exports to the US, while China saw a loss of 10.02%. Both Pakistan and Cambodia reported remarkable growth rates of 21.58% and 17.65%, respectively. Of the top providers, Pakistan’s export volume increased by 25.65%.
Bangladesh witnessed a 21.03% increase in the quantity of clothing items that the United States imported, while Vietnam saw a 12.43% increase. China, on the other hand, saw a 9.18% drop in import volume. Other noteworthy achievers are Cambodia, which saw a 22.80% increase, and India, which saw a 16.83% gain.
Changing patterns are also revealed by price dynamics. Vietnam witnessed a more notable increase of 3.47%, while Bangladesh saw a minor gain of 0.47% in average unit price per item. On the other hand, Cambodia’s unit price dropped by 4.19% and China’s by 0.93%. The unit prices of India and Pakistan also saw slight decreases, at 0.11% and -3.24%, respectively.
These developments underscore the evolving landscape of global apparel trade, with Bangladesh and other emerging exporters strengthening their foothold in the US market amidst pricing pressures and shifting consumer demands.
