THE US MARKET FOR

IMPORTED
APPAREL
& PAKISTAN

December 2023

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC)

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Acknowledgments
Team Leader:
Samir S. Amir

Lead Researcher:
Shahray Jawaid

Disclaimer
The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Directors and
Members of the Pakistan Business Council or the companies they represent. Any conclusions and analysis based on the
data from Eurostat, ITC Trade Map, and World Integrated Trade Solution are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the opinion of the ITC, or the European Commission. Although every effort has been made to cross-
check and verify the authenticity of the data, the Pakistan Business Council, or the author(s), do not guarantee the data
included in this work. All data and statistics used are correct as of 30th November, 2023 and may be subject to change.
For any queries or feedback regarding this report, please contact [email protected].
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The Pakistan Business Council:

An Overview:
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is a research-based business advocacy platform established in 2005. It is now
supported by over 100 private sector local and multinational businesses with significant investment in, and long-term
commitment to sustainable growth of the country. They come from 14 countries, have leading roles in 17 major sectors
of the formal economy, generate 40% of annual exports, contribute a third of Pakistan’s total tax revenues and employ
three million. Their combined sales represent every 9th Rupee of Pakistan’s GDP.

PBC’s major objectives are to advocate polices that lead to creation of jobs, value-added exports and reduction in import
reliance through improved competitiveness of manufacturing, services and the agriculture sectors. It also promotes
formalization of the economy.

PBC’s over-arching theme, “Make-in-Pakistan” consists of three pillars: “Grow More/Grow Better”, “Make More/Make
Better” and “Serve More/Serve Better.” Its evidence-based advocacy is backed by over a hundred studies to date through
its full-time research team, supplemented by collaborative research with renowned industry experts and economists.
Through its Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (CERB), PBC works to build capacity and capability of businesses
beyond its membership, to adopt high environmental, social and governance standards. PBC holds conferences, seminars
and webinars to facilitate the flow of relevant information to all stakeholders in order to help create an informed view on
the major issues faced by Pakistan. Through its presence in Islamabad and Karachi, it works closely with relevant
government departments, ministries, regulators and institutions, as well as other stakeholders including professional
bodies, to develop consensus on major issues impacting the economy.

PBC is a pan-sectoral, not-for-profit, Section 42 entity. It is not a trade body; therefore, it does not advocate for any
specific business sector. Rather, its key advocacy thrust is on easing barriers that thwart competitiveness of businesses
in Pakistan. Further information on the PBC is available on: www.pbc.org.pk.

The PBC’s Founding Objectives

ƒ To provide for the formation and exchange of views on any question connected with the conduct of business in and
from Pakistan.

ƒ To conduct, organize, set up, administer and manage campaigns, surveys, focus groups, workshops, seminars and
fieldwork for carrying out research and raising awareness in regard to matters affecting businesses in Pakistan.

ƒ To acquire, collect, compile, analyze, publish and provide statistics, data analysis and other information relating to
businesses of any kind, nature or description and on opportunities for such businesses within and outside Pakistan.

ƒ To promote and facilitate the integration of businesses in Pakistan into the World economy and to encourage in the
development and growth of Pakistani multinationals.

ƒ To interact with governments in the economic development of Pakistan and to facilitate, foster and further the
economic, social and human resource development of Pakistan.
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The PBC Member Companies

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Packages Limited
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The PBC Affiliates

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Table of Contents
Background ................................................................................................................................. 1
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... 2
Major Findings of the Study............................................................................................................ 14
The Global Demand for Apparel...................................................................................................... 17
Pakistan’s Apparel Exports......................................................................................................... 18
Introduction to the US Market......................................................................................................... 20
US Imports............................................................................................................................... 22
Top US Imports at HS-06 ........................................................................................................... 23
The US Apparel Market.............................................................................................................. 24
Top import partners of the US for Apparel.................................................................................... 25
HS Code 61 Imports by the US................................................................................................ 25
HS Code 62 Imports by the US............................................................................................... 26
US Top 20 imports for HS-61, top import partners & per unit price................................................ 27
US Top 20 imports for HS-62, top import partners & per unit price................................................ 30
Tariff lines with the highest CAGR – HS-61 & HS-62.................................................................... 32
Major US Apparel Import Partners................................................................................................... 34
US Apparel Imports from China .................................................................................................. 35
US Apparel Imports from Vietnam .............................................................................................. 37
US Apparel Imports from Bangladesh .......................................................................................... 39
US Apparel Imports from India ................................................................................................... 41
Pakistan’s Apparel Exports to the US .............................................................................................. 44
Pakistan’s Performance in the Top 20 HS-61 Imports of the US......................................................... 48
Pakistan’s Performance in the Top 20 HS-62 Imports of the US......................................................... 50
Recommendations........................................................................................................................ 54
Annexures ................................................................................................................................. 56
Annexure 1 .............................................................................................................................. 56
Top US Imports of HS Codes 61 and the top suppliers ................................................................. 56
Annexure 2.............................................................................................................................. 58
US Trading Partners ............................................................................................................ 58
Annexure 3 ............................................................................................................................. 59
Top US Imports of HS Codes of 62 and its top suppliers............................................................... 59
Annexure 4.............................................................................................................................. 62
Trading Partners for Alternate Fibers....................................................................................... 62
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List of Tables
Table 1: Economic Markers for the US................................................................................................ 20
Table 2: Top 15 imports of the US and their contribution to total imports ($ Billion) .................................... 22
Table 3: Top Import Partners of the US ($ Billion)................................................................................. 22
Table 4: Top 50 Products Imported by US at HS-06($ Billion) ................................................................ 23
Table 5: Top 20 Products of HS Code 61 Level 6 ($ Million) .................................................................... 25
Table 6: Top 20 Products of HS Code 62 Level 6 ($ Million) ................................................................... 26
Table 7: US top 20 imports for HS-61, Its partners, and per unit price. .................................................... 27
Table 8: US top 20 imports for HS-62, Its top partners, and per unit price............................................... 30
Table 9: Top 10 Products imported from China (HS Code 61) and its Percentage Share ($ million).................. 35
Table 10: Top 10 Products imported from China (HS Code 62) and its Percentage Share ($ million) ............... 36
Table 11: Top 10 Products imported from Vietnam (HS Code 61) and its Percentage Share ($ million).............. 37
Table 12: Top 10 Products imported from Vietnam (HS Code 62) and its Percentage Share........................... 38
Table 13: Top 10 Products imported from Bangladesh (HS Code 61) and its Percentage Share ($ million)......... 39
Table 14: Top 10 Products imported from Bangladesh (HS Code 62) and its Percentage Share ($ million)......... 40
Table 15: Top 10 Products imported from India (HS Code 61) and its Percentage Share ($ million) .................. 41
Table 16: Top 10 Products imported from India (HS Code 62) and its Percentage Share ($ million) ................. 42
Table 17: Export of Textile Group of Pakistan...................................................................................... 45
Table 18: Top 20 Import Products from Pakistan to US and their CAGR ($ Million) (HS-61) ........................... 45
Table 19: Top 20 Import Products from Pakistan to US and its CAGR ($ Million) (HS-62) ............................. 47
Table 20: Top 20 US apparel imports of HS-61 and imports from Pakistan for these tariff lines..................... 48
Table 21: Top 20 US apparel imports for HS-62 and Pakistan’s exports for these tariff lines......................... 50
Table 22: Top Products imported over $ 50.0 million at tariff line HS Code 61 and its trading Partners........... 56
Table 23: Top Products imported over $ 50.0 million at tariff line HS Code 62 and its trading Partners.......... 59
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Revenue f the Global Apparel Market................................................................................... 17
Figure 2: Pakistan’s Top Export Partners for HS Code 61 and 62............................................................. 18
Figure 3: Top 10 countries ranked according to their GDP...................................................................... 20
Figure 4: Value of US Imports ($ Trillion)............................................................................................ 21
Figure 5: Exports, Imports, and Trade Balance of the US...................................................................... 21
Figure 6: US Import Partners for Apparel HS Code 61 and 62 value ($ billion)........................................... 25
Figure 7: Total US Apparel Imports .................................................................................................. 34
Figure 8: US Imports for HS-61 and HS-62......................................................................................... 34
Figure 9: Imports of HS Code 61 and 62 of US and Pakistan’s Share........................................................ 44
Figure 10: Pakistan’s Forecasted Share in US Imports........................................................................... 48
Figure 11: US Trading Partners for product lines with Import Values over $ 50 Million (HS Code 61)................ 58
Figure 12: US Trading Partners for Product’s Import Value over $ 50 Million (HS Code 62)........................... 62
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Background
The textile industry is Pakistan’s largest export industry and a major contributor to Pakistan’s GDP. The industry
contributes more than 60% to Pakistan’s exports.

With a rise in the global demand for clothing and with fast fashion becoming the norm, it is expected that developing
countries with large pools of young but unskilled and semi-skilled workers will increasingly try to take the route of
economic growth through exports of textile apparel. In the global apparel industry, price along with styling are now major
considerations. Despite being one of the few significant exporters of apparel that have complete value chains – raw
cotton to finished apparel, Pakistan has failed to become a major player in the global apparel chains even with its low
price per unit exports. There is thus a need for Pakistan to revisit its apparel strategy as the country currently appears
locked into the low-price segment with its exports concentrated in a few major markets.

As mentioned above, Pakistan’s apparel exports are locked in the low per unit price bracket which most of the countries
that Pakistan competed with in the early 2000s have exited. Pakistan both from a policy as well as an apparel industry
perspective, needs to take a longer view of the sector which is the most value-added sector in textiles.

There is thus a need to do a deeper study of the evolving apparel demand trends in Pakistan’s current largest export
markets, as well as in other potential markets. The objective of this holistic study is to begin to develop a consensus
within the country for putting in place a policy framework which will allow Pakistani firms to compete in the higher-value
segments of the apparel market.

The “The US Market for Imported Apparel & Pakistan” is the first in a series of apparel market studies that the PBC intends
to do in the coming months. Each of these studies will look at demand trends for apparel in Pakistan’s major markets. It
is hoped that these studies will lead to a government-industry dialogue on market trends in Pakistan’s major export
markets for apparel and Pakistan’s preparedness to respond to these trends as well as to suggest policy changes required
to adapt & grow in the apparel space.

The United States is Pakistan’s largest trading partner in terms of exports. The US is also the largest global importer,
increasing exports to the US would therefore be beneficial for Pakistan. It will also follow the old maxim that “increasing
exports in an existing market is easier compared to increasing exports in a new market”.

In this study of the US market, we look at apparel demand patterns in the US and try and see if Pakistan’s strengths match
demand and if not, what Pakistan needs to change, especially in the policy area to be able to maximize this opportunity.

The Study provides an overview of the top products of HS Code 61 and HS Code 62 imported by the US from its trading
partners including Pakistan. The study then looks at what Pakistan currently exports to the US under HS-61 & HS-62
with the objective of finding gaps in Pakistan’s current apparel export portfolio to the US. The study relies primarily on
secondary data supplemented with interviews with Pakistani apparel exporters to the US.
Pakistan, a developing country in South Asia, is included in the list of top 10 global textile
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exporters, however, its share in world textile and clothing exports in 2022 was only 2.2%. 2
However, from a domestic economy perspective, the economy is highly dependent on the
textile sector.
Executive Summary
The share of the textile and clothing sector in Pakistan’s exports’ is more than 60.0%. It is the
largest employer of industrial labor force with significant contributions in banking and
Pakistan, a developing country in South Asia, is included in the list of top 10 global textile exporters, however, its share
finance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
in world textile and clothing exports in 2022 was only 2.2%. However, from a domestic economy perspective, the
economy is highly dependent on the textile sector.
The Global Apparel Market
The share of the textile and clothing sector in Pakistan’s exports’ is more than 60.0%. It is the largest employer of
The global apparel market comprises of every kind of clothing, from sportswear to business
industrial labor force with significant contributions in banking and finance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
attire, from value clothing to statement luxury pieces. For the purpose of this Study, the
apparel
The market
Global comprises
Apparel of tariff
Marketlines under HS-61: Articles of apparel and clothing
accessories, knitted or crocheted, and HS-62: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories,
The global apparel market comprises of every kind of clothing, from sportswear to business attire, from value clothing to
not knitted or crocheted.
statement luxury pieces. For the purpose of this Study, the apparel market comprises of tariff lines under HS-61: Articles
of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, and HS-62: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted
or crocheted.
World Imports of HS Code 61 and 62

World World
Imports of of
Imports HSHSCode 61and
Code 61 & 62
62
350.00

300.00

250.00
USD Billion

200.00

150.00

100.00

50.00

-
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

HS Code 61 HS Code 62

Source: ITC Trade Map

Revenue of the global apparel market was Source: ITC

estimated Trade
to be aroundMap
$ 1.53 trillion USD in 2022, a slight decrease over the
previous year. However, revenue was forecast to increase in 2023, to more than $ 1.7 trillion USD. The countries that
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account thea majority
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significant role
international apparel trade.
2023, to more than $ 1.7 trillion USD. The countries that account for a majority of the global
apparel demand are the United States and China, both generating substantially higher
The global revenue of the apparel market has been forecast to increase between 2023 and 2027 by a total of $ 0.2 trillion
revenues than any
USD (+11.49 other
percent). Thecountry. It is isperhaps
market revenue estimatedno surprise
to amount to $than that the
1.95 trillion USD same
in 2026.two countries
play a significant role in international apparel trade.
The global revenue of the apparel market has been forecast to increase between 2023 and
2027 by a total of $ 0.2 trillion USD (+11.49 percent).THE
TheUSmarket
MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN
revenue is estimated to 3
amount to $ 1.95 trillion USD in 2026.
Worldwide Revenue of the Apparel Market
Worldwide Revenue of the Apparel Market

Revenue of the Apparel Market Worldwide from 2013-2026

2,500
1,905 1,955
1,805 1,855
Revenue in US Biilion Dollars

2,000 1,711
1,524 1,584 1,582 1,547
1,497 1,541 1,463
1,448 1,396
1,500

1,000

500

0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: Statista

In 2022, China led the rankings for the highest value of apparel exports. The US was second only to the EU in the value
of apparel imports.

The US2,500
Market
1,905 1,955
The US has the largest GDP in the world and is also largest in terms of imports and 1,805
second 1,855
largest in terms of exports.
Revenue in US Biilion Dollars

2,000 1,711
With a diverse population with spending power, the
1,524 US1,584
has traditionally
1,582 1,547
been a major target country for trading with.
1,497 1,541
1,448 1,463 1,396
1,500
Economic Markers for the US
1,000 Metric US Global Rank Value in 2022

GDP 1st 25.46 trillion (USD)

Exports 500 2nd 2.06 trillion (USD)

Imports 1st 3.38 trillion (USD)

0
The US Current Account Balance
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1st2019 2020 2021 2022 2023- 943.8
2024billion (USD)
2025 2026
GDP per Capita 7th 76,398.60 (USD)

Economic Complexity Index (Trade) 10th 1.46

Source: ITC Trade Map

The US is the largest export partner of Pakistan and offers an opportunity for Pakistani apparel manufacturers to export
more. The US apparel market is a dynamic and diverse sector, characterized by rapidly changing consumer preferences,
fashion trends, and a robust retail landscape. According to recent industry reports, the demand for imported apparel
continues to grow, driven by factors such as cost-effectiveness, variety, and the global sourcing strategies adopted by
American retailers.

The US Apparel Import Trends

Imported apparel accounts for a significant portion of the US market, reflecting the nation’s reliance on global supply
chains. Countries like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh have traditionally been major contributors to US apparel imports.

As mentioned previously, apparel in this report will cover tariff lines under HS Code 61 - Articles of apparel and clothing
accessories, knitted or crocheted and HS Code 62 - Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.
 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted and HS Code 62 - Articles of
apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.
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By 2026 the value of US imports of apparel is forecast to grow from $ 105.0 billion USD to $
117.52 billion USD.
US of
By 2026 the value of US imports Apparel
apparel Import Trends
is forecast to growfor HS$Code
from 105.0 61 andUSD
billion 62 to $ 117.52 billion USD.

US Apparel Import Trends for HS Code 61 and 62

US Apparel Import Trends
70.00
60.78
60.00 52.25
47.68 48.16
50.00
38.25
USD Billion

40.00
44.57
30.00 39.01
39.22 35.04
32.91
20.00

10.00

-
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

HS Code 61 HS Code 62
Source: ITC Trade Map

Source: ITC Trade Map

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Major US Apparel
ApparelImport Partners
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the world including to the US. Countries like China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh have imports. Not only do these countries
export more to the US but their price per unit for each tariff line is more than what Pakistan gets.
traditionally been major contributors to US apparel imports. Not only do these countries 9
export more to the US but their price per unit for each tariff line is more than what Pakistan
China exported apparel worth $ 23.65 billion USD, Vietnam exported $ 18.87 billion USD, Bangladesh $ 9.83 billion USD,
gets.
India $ 6.0 billion USD and Pakistan $ 2.98 billion USD in 2022. The forecasted growth in apparel imports into the US
exports can increase at a higher pace if Pakistan focuses on products that are in demand in
shows that as China and Vietnam’s exports slow down, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan’s exports in apparel categories to
China
thetheUS US
exported
will market.
apparel worth $ 23.65 billion USD, Vietnam exported $ 18.87 billion USD,
grow. China and Vietnam are positioned to move into exports of more high-end products. This will leave a
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sizable market share$ 9.83 billion
for others to USD, India exports
fill. Pakistani $ 6.0 billion USD and
can increase Pakistan
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Pakistan USD
focuses on in
products that
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value of apparel exports for China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India,
are2022. Theinforecasted
in demand the US market.
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$ 12.23, $ 13.56,
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and $ 4.50 billioninUSD.
exports apparel
In categories
2026, the forecasted value of apparel
to the US will grow. China exports for China,
and Vietnam Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan to of
the US are
US Apparel Importsare positioned to move into
Forecast exports
$ 17.17, $ 12.23, $ 13.56, $ 7.47, and $ 4.50 billion USD.
more high-end products. This will leave a sizable market share for others to fill. Pakistani
US Apparel Imports
US Apparel Forecast
Imports Forecast
30.00

25.00

20.00
USD Billion

15.00

10.00

5.00

-
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

China Vietnam India Bangladesh Pakistan

Source: ITC Trade Map

Source: ITC Trade Map

Pakistan ranks as the 10th largest import partner for HS Code 61 and the 9th largest import
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Pakistan ranks as the 10th largest import partner for HS Code 61 and the 9th largest import partner for HS Code 62 for
the US. Although it is in the top 10 rankings for both HS-61 & HS-62, current exports are well below potential.

Top 10 Partners for the US for HS Code 61 and 62 ($ Million)

Ranking for Ranking for
Country Value in 2022 Country Value in 2022
HS Code 61 HS Code 62
China 1 13,585.82 China 1 10,061.76
Viet Nam 2 10,895.61 Viet Nam 2 7,970.57
Bangladesh 3 3,352.40 Bangladesh 3 6,473.96
Cambodia 4 3,308.00 India 4 3,121.54
Indonesia 5 3,143.10 Indonesia 5 2,777.67
Honduras 6 2,929.84 Mexico 6 2,142.09
India 7 2,883.34 Italy 7 1,392.50
Nicaragua 8 2,362.68 Cambodia 8 1,326.96
El Salvador 9 1,816.16 Pakistan 9 1,201.40
Pakistan 10 1,774.17 Sri Lanka 10 930.75
Source: ITC Trade Map

The CAGR of imports for tariff lines with synthetic compositions are generally growing at a faster CAGR as compared to
the traditional cotton-based apparel tariff lines. Not only is Pakistan not a major supplier in non-cotton-based apparel, it
is also in danger of seeing its overall share reduce in the coming years of the US apparel market.

US top 20 imports for HS-61, Its partners, and per unit price.
HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in
Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 2022 (USD Mn)
1 611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, 10,244.16 6.04 Vietnam (1) 2,069.33 20.98
waistcoats and similar articles, of
China (2) 1,445.14 14.64
cotton, knitted or crocheted ...
Indonesia (3) 778.32 19.90
Bangladesh (5) 663.78 16.38
India (6) 618.00 22.90
Pakistan (7) 616.16 10.48
2 611030 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, 6,607.22 0.21 China (1) 1,267.46 11.89
waistcoats and similar articles, of
Vietnam (2) 1,135.08 10.65
man-made fibres, knitted ...
Honduras (3) 727.32 11.59
Bangladesh (10) 204.05 16.32
India (25) 28.72 23.18
Pakistan (30) 25.00 14.11
3 610910 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of 6,565.48 0.21 Nicaragua (1) 992.47 14.83
cotton, knitted or crocheted
Honduras (2) 798.30 11.19
Bangladesh (3) 650.83 11.40
India (4) 477.20 14.16
Vietnam (7) 359.24 19.10
China (8) 354.64 10.51
Pakistan (13) 213.89 9.56
4 610990 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of 2,737.77 9.13 China (1) 407.12 12.52
textile materials, knitted or
Nicaragua (2) 350.57 14.30
crocheted (excl. cotton)
Honduras (3) 318.99 11.20
Vietnam (6) 177.47 23.02
Bangladesh (12) 56.75 14.38
India (19) 27.05 19.00
Pakistan (26) 11.04 10.94
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HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in

Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 2022 (USD Mn)
5 610463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 2,433.87 7.61 Vietnam (1) 827.14 26.01
brace overalls, breeches and
China (2) 410.34 11.60
shorts of synthetic fibres, ...
Jordan (3) 268.35 25.40
Bangladesh (9) 52.48 19.11
India (20) 8.63 28.29
Pakistan (25) 5.26 12.83
6 610462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 2,145.88 6.87 Vietnam (1) 604.91 19.10
brace overalls, breeches and
Indonesia (2) 325.64 18.68
shorts of cotton, knitted ...
China (3) 250.47 11.86
Bangladesh (5) 136.24 14.64
India (6) 94.39 21.31
Pakistan (9) 49.75 12.75
7 611120 Babies’ garments and clothing 1,962.41 3.45 India (1) 412.21 26.10
accessories of cotton, knitted or
China (2) 410.72 15.16
crocheted (excl. hats)
Cambodia (3) 305.02 21.89
Vietnam (4) 275.81 24.40
Bangladesh (5) 143.21 17.43
Pakistan (15) 20.76 17.97
8 611596 Full-length or knee-length 1,775.17 4.01 China (1) 1,309.59 9.71
stockings, socks and other hosiery,
El Salvador (2) 106.67 14.64
incl. footwear without applied ...
Pakistan (3) 93.75 9.71
Vietnam (4) 68.57 12.50
India (5) 48.44 10.06
Bangladesh (31) 0.42 29.79
9 610342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and 1,748.68 16.27 Vietnam (1) 396.77 19.72
brace overalls, breeches and
Cambodia (2) 208.73 18.48
shorts of cotton, knitted or …
China (3) 180.64 11.55
Bangladesh (4) 180.05 13.74
Pakistan (5) 159.32 13.39
India (8) 74.83 18.10
10 610343 ’en’s or b’ys’ trousers, bib and 1,672.98 6.67 Vietnam (1) 374.06 19.90
brace overalls, breeches and
Jordan (2) 208.02 22.28
shorts of synthetic fibres, knitted ...
China (3) 186.55 10.81
Bangladesh (5) 125.91 14.74
Pakistan (16) 14.28 15.22
India (21) 7.00 9.23
11 610520 ’en’s or b’ys’ shirts of man-made 1,418.688 9.49 Vietnam (1) 428.62 25.14
fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl.
Jordan (2) 141.55 27.13
nightshirts, T-shirts, ...
China (3) 126.68 18.57
Bangladesh (10) 39.69 14.21
India (21) 11.54 14.34
Pakistan (28) 2.99 15.83
12 611430 Special garments for professional, 1,262.298 5.88 China (1) 550.27 13.58
sporting or other purposes, n.e.s.,
Vietnam (2) 256.80 17.92
of man-made fibres, ...
Indonesia (3) 53.76 25.67
Bangladesh (8) 30.33 17.55
Pakistan (9) 18.00 18.17
India (18) 10.58 33.91
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HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in

Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 2022 (USD Mn)
13 610510 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton, 1,152.85 0.55 India (1) 224.15 22.51
knitted or crocheted (excl.
Bangladesh (2) 159.17 18.05
nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets ...
Vietnam (3) 151.36 24.93
China (6) 73.10 17.19
Pakistan (8) 56.58 15.91
14 611241 Women’s or girls’ swimwear of 1,127.514 4.00 China (1) 383.08 27.24
synthetic fibres, knitted or
Vietnam (2) 355.51 34.05
crocheted
Indonesia (3) 120.50 28.43
Bangladesh (7) 25.13 23.37
India (22) 1.37 41.39
Pakistan (41) 0.11 110.00
15 610822 Women’s or girls’ briefs and 1,100.701 6.68 China (1) 405.38 19.94
panties of man-made fibres,
Vietnam (2) 272.74 40.83
knitted or crocheted
Bangladesh (3) 92.60 26.72
India (10) 28.55 59.22
Pakistan (22) 2.03 14.22
16 610832 Women’s or girls’ nightdresses and 1,070.67 9.78 China (1) 539.64 10.55
pyjamas of man-made fibres,
Vietnam (2) 234.84 14.85
knitted or crocheted (excl. ...
Cambodia (3) 127.40 14.93
Bangladesh (5) 44.83 13.40
India (8) 4.68 12.64
Pakistan (10) 2.99 8.75
17 610443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of 1,057.772 -3.06 China (1) 418.14 12.61
synthetic fibres, knitted or
Vietnam (2) 294.57 16.61
crocheted (excl. petticoats)
India (3) 51.55 39.20
Bangladesh (8) 18.45 11.64
Pakistan (38) 0.38 19.00
18 611610 Gloves, mittens and mitts, 891.38 5.92 China (1) 474.50 14.74
impregnated, coated, covered or
Sri Lanka (2) 156.24 30.50
laminated with plastics or rubber,
... Vietnam (3) 69.07 26.19
Pakistan (5) 31.22 15.77
Bangladesh (11) 4.71 7.43
India (18) 0.78 25.83
19 610711 Men’s or boys’ underpants and 885.41 0.10 Vietnam (1) 244.88 13.62
briefs of cotton, knitted or
India (2) 169.70 18.74
crocheted
El Salvador (3) 93.47 16.12
Bangladesh (4) 74.75 16.32
Pakistan (6) 43.71 14.72
20 610821 Women’s or girls’ briefs and 784.771 3.66 Bangladesh (1) 166.72 21.36
panties of cotton, knitted or
Sri Lanka (2) 113.01 41.56
crocheted
Thailand (3) 107.67 16.59
Vietnam (4) 96.75 21.41
India (5) 84.13 34.09
Pakistan (13) 5.57 15.53
Source: ITC Trade Map
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US top 20 imports for HS-62, Its partners, and per unit price.
HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in
Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 2022 (USD Mn)
1 620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and 6,122.44 2.50 Bangladesh (1) 2,123.24 14.93
brace overalls, breeches and
Mexico (2) 921.25 14.72
shorts, of cotton (excl. knitted or
crocheted, underpants and Vietnam (3) 563.13 22.42
swimwear)
Pakistan (4) 429.09 13.04
China (5) 397.92 10.62
India (8) 199.95 20.08
2 620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 5,294.71 1.42 Bangladesh (1) 1,275.58 16.53
brace overalls, breeches and
Vietnam (2) 851.04 19.88
shorts of cotton (excl. knitted or
crocheted, panties and swimwear) China (3) 840.46 8.61
Pakistan (4) 524.34 17.55
India (11) 147.70 25.66
3 621210 Brassieres of all types of textile 2,822.30 4.30 China (1) 819.38 26.23
materials, whether or not
Vietnam (2) 644.36 60.05
elasticated, incl. knitted or
crocheted Indonesia (3) 376.07 45.35
Bangladesh (5) 159.95 30.72
India (9) 60.90 67.29
Pakistan (40) 0.64 19.88
4 620343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and 2,565.57 10.31 Vietnam (1) 602.94 32.61
brace overalls, breeches and
Bangladesh (2) 450.39 18.02
shorts of synthetic fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted, underpants China (3) 324.76 17.57
and swimwear)
India (15) 32.11 27.03
Pakistan (25) 4.04 14.03
5 620520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton 2,335.70 -3.26 Bangladesh (1) 651.93 20.15
(excl. knitted or crocheted,
Vietnam (2) 418.53 31.93
nightshirts, singlets and other
vests) India (3) 302.69 25.59
China (4) 186.16 19.50
Pakistan (24) 6.21 9.56
6 620140 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, 1,938.32 - Vietnam (1) 717.98 31.69
car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks,
China (2) 642.49 19.65
incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of Bangladesh (3) 159.33 26.43
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted, suits, ensembles, India (9) 22.15 24.34
jackets, blazers and trousers) Pakistan (15) 5.14 20.24
7 620240 Women’s or girls’ overcoats, 1,787.66 - China (1) 725.47 18.15
car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks,
Vietnam (2) 551.17 35.17
incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of Bangladesh (3) 119.07 29.23
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted, suits, ensembles, India (11) 11.49 31.23
jackets, blazers and trousers) Pakistan (31) 1.09 24.73
8 620463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 1,471.26 7.22 Vietnam (1) 533.85 26.85
brace overalls, breeches and
China (2) 229.59 15.40
shorts of synthetic fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted, panties and Indonesia (3) 154.40 29.28
swimwear)
Bangladesh (4) 110.99 16.83
India (13) 17.74 27.99
Pakistan (26) 2.42 16.57
9 620443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of 1,364.46 1.70 China (1) 647.34 21.55
synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or
Vietnam (2) 165.79 18.70
crocheted and petticoats)
India (3) 142.00 34.22
Bangladesh (13) 13.11 26.17
Pakistan (53) 0.24 5.98
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HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in

Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 2022 (USD Mn)
10 621143 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and 1,129.74 -1.94 China (1) 400.96 10.60
other garments, n.e.s. of
Vietnam (2) 236.50 17.57
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted) India (3) 94.79 24.64
Bangladesh (6) 47.65 17.48
Pakistan (7) 24.47 8.90
11 620442 Women’s or girls’ dresses of cotton 1,062.48 13.96 India (1) 453.77 40.19
(excl. knitted or crocheted and
China (2) 213.63 17.96
petticoats)
Vietnam (3) 103.56 36.93
Bangladesh (6) 46.73 24.48
Pakistan (29) 1.29 16.16
12 620630 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts 972.02 1.13 India (1) 349.14 38.77
and shirt-blouses of cotton (excl.
Indonesia (2) 140.17 37.28
knitted or crocheted and vests)
China (3) 124.13 23.65
Vietnam (4) 104.07 34.20
Bangladesh (5) 92.85 22.87
Pakistan (24) 3.14 15.03
13 620640 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts 932.58 -8.61 China (1) 254.07 19.05
and shirt-blouses of man-made
Vietnam (2) 187.20 26.31
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted
and vests) Indonesia (3) 152.57 34.85
India (4) 138.80 33.13
Bangladesh (5) 39.87 17.34
Pakistan (28) 1.16 21.92
14 621010 Garments made up of felt or 877.06 2.07 China (1) 351.17 6.78
nonwovens, whether or not
Mexico (2) 157.10 16.52
impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated (excl. babies’ garments Honduras (3) 137.67 10.77
and clothing accessories)
Vietnam (5) 77.41 8.68
India (7) 6.44 6.10
Bangladesh (8) 6.39 5.52
Pakistan (16) 0.30 7.02
15 620530 Men’s or boys’ shirts of man-made 846.77 7.25 Vietnam (1) 141.30 31.52
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
Bangladesh (2) 140.48 21.29
nightshirts, singlets and other
vests) China (3) 120.90 14.36
India (8) 39.26 29.70
Pakistan (32) 0.92 24.18
16 620469 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 711.17 0.95 China (1) 151.92 13.57
brace overalls, breeches and
Vietnam (2) 139.50 17.33
shorts of textile materials (excl. of
wool, fine animal hair, cotton or Indonesia (3) 64.24 29.13
synthetic fibres, knitted or
crocheted, panties and swimwear) India (4) 59.96 30.06
Bangladesh (5) 58.91 14.76
Pakistan (18) 2.47 32.97
17 620130 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, 620.40 - China (1) 175.09 14.52
car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks,
Bangladesh (2) 119.60 13.30
incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of India (3) 80.38 20.12
cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted,
suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers Vietnam (4) 60.30 24.55
and trousers) Pakistan (9) 10.78 13.00
18 621040 Men’s or boys’ garments of textile 562.37 -2.67 China (1) 249.66 14.19
fabrics, rubberised or
Vietnam (2) 143.09 42.27
impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated with plastics or other Bangladesh (3) 65.37 18.97
substances (excl. of the type
described in heading 6201, and India (10) 4.85 31.08
babies’ garments and clothing Pakistan (12) 1.34 11.13
accessories)
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HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in

Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 2022 (USD Mn)
19 620444 Women’s or girls’ dresses of 556.86 2.48 China (1) 163.34 22.31
artificial fibres (excl. knitted or
India (2) 157.14 29.72
crocheted and petticoats)
Indonesia (3) 53.91 34.16
Vietnam (4) 52.85 24.32
Bangladesh (7) 10.01 23.17
Pakistan (70) 0.01 -
20 621142 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and 531.61 2.53 India (1) 162.80 29.13
other garments, n.e.s. of cotton
China (2) 124.40 8.75
(excl. knitted or crocheted)
Pakistan (3) 53.40 8.01
Bangladesh (4) 50.49 17.84
Vietnam (5) 39.80 18.61
Source: ITC Trade Map

In both HS-61 and HS-62, China, Vietnam, India and Bangladesh perform consistently better than Pakistan. For HS-61,
Vietnam has dominance in imports while for HS-62 Bangladesh appears in the top 3 import source for almost all the top
tariff lines. India is a competitor of Pakistan in both HS-61 and HS-62, and performs better than Pakistan even though
Pakistan’s per unit price is lower than India’s and Bangladesh’s. China is in the top 3 exporters in both HS-61 and HS-62
with higher per unit prices as compared to Pakistan.

The recent trend in apparel is shifting towards blended fabric (Synthetic fibers). China and Vietnam are top trading
partners for US for these products, holding a large market share. Pakistan can also increase its share in the US market if
Pakistan diversifies its product mix and focuses on products that are in high demand and are projected to continue to
have high growth rates in the coming years.

At least 50 percent of the top 20 products imported by the US under HS Code 61 are classified as apparel made out of
man-made fibers or synthetic fibers. The total contribution of man-made-fiber apparel to the top 20 US imports under
HS-61 was $ 17.7 billion USD or 36.5% out of the total imports of $ 48.6 billion USD for HS-61 in 2022. the CAGR for
apparel with synthetic composition has been 3.54% in the last five years.

Top 20 Products at HS Code 61 Level 6 ($ Million)

Import Import Import Import Import
Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1 611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, 7,638.97 7,895.41 6,332.27 8,699.64 10,244.16
of cotton, knitted or crocheted …
2 611030 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, 6,538.08 6,496.06 4,522.55 5,840.17 6,607.22
of man-made fibres, knitted ...
3 610910 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of cotton, knitted or 4,241.04 4,542.95 3,637.12 5,315.99 6,565.48
crocheted
4 610990 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of textile materials, knitted 1,895.15 2,029.30 1,453.68 2,064.89 2,737.77
or crocheted (excl. cotton)
5 610463 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches 1,686.77 1,696.09 1,698.60 2,410.55 2,433.87
and shorts of synthetic fibres, ...
6 610462 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches 1,539.50 1,470.79 1,462.14 2,172.27 2,145.88
and shorts of cotton, knitted ...
7 611120 Bab’es’ garments and clothing accessories of cotton, knitted 1,656.39 1,582.55 1,340.10 1,850.86 1,962.41
or crocheted (excl. hats)
8 611596 Full-length or knee-length stockings, socks and other 1,458.39 1,512.25 1,340.74 1,801.65 1,775.17
hosiery, incl. footwear without applied ...
9 610342 ’en’s or b’ys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 823.12 900.92 854.52 1,524.28 1,748.68
shorts of cotton, knitted or ...
10 610343 ’en’s or b’ys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 1,211.14 1,230.68 1,024.54 1,552.60 1,672.98
shorts of synthetic fibres, knitted ...
11 610520 ’en’s or b’ys’ shirts of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted 901.56 948.60 683.10 810.96 1,418.69
(excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, ...
12 611430 Special garments for professional, sporting or other 948.73 956.76 802.60 1,022.16 1,262.30
purposes, n.e.s., of man-made fibres, ...
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Import Import Import Import Import

Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
13 610510 ’en’s or b’ys’ shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. 1,121.41 1,104.27 738.27 746.47 1,152.85
nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets ...
14 611241 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ swimwear of synthetic fibres, knitted or 926.62 868.73 626.76 878.88 1,127.51
crocheted
15 610822 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ briefs and panties of man-made fibres, 796.76 791.99 682.06 1,033.62 1,100.70
knitted or crocheted
16 610832 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ nightdresses and pyjamas of man-made 671.41 690.08 692.36 1,008.46 1,070.67
fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl. ...
17 610443 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ dresses of synthetic fibres, knitted or 1,235.85 1,114.63 603.01 721.61 1,057.77
crocheted (excl. petticoats)
18 611610 Gloves, mittens and mitts, impregnated, coated, covered or 668.67 696.34 687.35 755.38 891.38
laminated with plastics or rubber, ...
19 610711 ’en’s or b’ys’ underpants and briefs of cotton, knitted or 881.01 881.81 684.03 953.86 885.41
crocheted
20 610821 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ briefs and panties of cotton, knitted or 655.61 630.78 524.88 775.61 784.77
crocheted
Source: ITC Trade Map

Similarly, at least 25 percent of the top 20 products imported by the US under HS 62 used some percentage of synthetic
or man-made fibers. The total contribution of these garments to the imports of the US – for the top 20 HS-06 codes was
$ 12.6 billion or 36.5% out of the total imports of $ 34.5 billion USD for the top 20 imports. For the top 20 products
listed, the CAGR for the past 5 years was 4.95% while that for apparel with synthetic composition in the same period was
10.9%.

Top 20 Products at HS Code 62 Level 6 ($ Million)

Import Import Import Import Import
Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2023
1 620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 5,410.98 5,310.67 3,669.90 4,898.74 6,122.44
shorts, of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants and
swimwear)
2 620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches 4,934.97 4,641.02 3,616.62 4,393.88 5,294.71
and shorts of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear)
3 621210 Brassieres of all types of textile materials, whether or not 2,286.41 2,206.22 1,913.76 2,838.72 2,822.30
elasticated, incl. knitted or crocheted
4 620343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 1,571.10 1,626.91 1,296.47 1,785.33 2,565.57
shorts of synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
underpants and swimwear)
5 620520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, 2,757.22 2,578.32 1,556.23 1,539.48 2,335.70
nightshirts, singlets and other vests)
6 620140 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,938.32
incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits,
ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers)
7 620240 Women’s or girls’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,787.66
incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits,
ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers)
8 620463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches 1,038.40 1,089.75 881.05 1,044.62 1,471.26
and shorts of synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
panties and swimwear)
9 620443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or 1,254.20 1,224.87 775.33 902.66 1,364.46
crocheted and petticoats)
10 621143 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other garments, n.e.s. of 1,246.06 1,207.72 1,144.53 954.71 1,129.74
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted)
11 620442 Women’s or girls’ dresses of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted 552.86 564.97 479.08 702.75 1,062.48
and petticoats)
12 620630 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses of cotton 919.01 825.30 588.79 725.26 972.02
(excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)
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Import Import Import Import Import

Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2023
13 620640 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses of 1,462.62 1,320.01 783.17 732.15 932.58
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)
14 621010 Garments made up of felt or nonwovens, whether or not 791.73 842.29 4679.54 1,580.37 877.06
impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excl. babies’
garments and clothing accessories)
15 620530 Men’s or boys’ shirts of man-made fibres (excl. knitted or 596.80 647.49 498.97 590.58 846.77
crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other vests)
16 620469 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches 678.35 677.87 489.05 495.14 711.17
and shorts of textile materials (excl. of wool, fine animal hair,
cotton or synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear)
17 620130 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 620.40
incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits,
ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers)
18 621040 Men’s or boys’ garments of textile fabrics, rubberized or 643.94 738.13 542.42 670.44 562.37
impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or
other substances (excl. of the type described in heading
6201, and babies’ garments and clothing accessories)
19 620444 Women’s or girls’ dresses of artificial fibres (excl. knitted or 492.63 516.81 382.99 442.58 556.86
crocheted and petticoats)
20 621142 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other garments, n.e.s. of 469.07 458.68 382.66 452.40 531.61
cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted)
Source: ITC Trade Map
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Recommendations
Pakistan’s apparel exports present an opportunity for growth but this growth is subject to many factors. These factors
include the non-availability of imported raw materials at prices at which they are available to competitor country
exporters, gas and electricity charges are significantly higher than in competitor countries, industry suffers from weak
infrastructure including non-availability of industrial land, roads, trained workforce etc., old and outdated labor laws, a
government which primarily operates in the “control mode” as opposed to a “facilitate mode” when it comes to industry
and the national fixation with cotton fiber as opposed to apparel.

Pakistan’s apparel exports have the potential to grow at a higher trajectory if corrective measures are taken and the
global demand is catered to. The demand is shifting towards blended apparel while Pakistan is still focuses on cotton-rich
products. If the stakeholders develop a consensus, then exports of apparel made out of synthetic fibers can grow. Below
are some recommendations based on secondary research and on interviews conducted with apparel industry players and
other stakeholders:

ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS

Lack of consensus between Consensus among various stakeholders: Consensus needs to be developed
major stakeholders between the apparel export industry and the domestic man-made-fiber
industry on the way forward.

Proper nomenclature of HS Correct classification of raw materials & finished items: Pakistan Customs
Codes has not updated HS codes. Recently developed products are not properly
classified by the Pakistan Customs. These thus attract higher rates of tariff, also
since they are not classified properly, there are sometimes issues when
importing the fiber or the fabric for re-export.

Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) needs to be made more exporter
needs to be made more friendly: The manner in which the EFS is currently structured, it is only
exporter friendly workable for vertically integrated units. It is not possible currently for an
apparel manufacturer to import the fiber, get the fabric made at another
facility and then get the apparel manufactured in-house in his own facilities.

Joint Ventures Promote JVs in the apparel sector: JVs in the apparel sector need to be
promoted, in addition to ease of issuance of work visa for technical and
managerial staff, tax holidays for the units and zero or very low-income tax
rates for expatriate staff need to be offered.

Unskilled Labour Upskilling of Manpower: Government and industry based on industry

demands, needs to implement a comprehensive plan to upskill manpower and
the government needs to subsidize/help manufacturers who take this initiative.

Globally acceptable Industry Industry Standards Need to be Mandated: international standards should be
Standards mandated for all manufacturing units to ensure acceptance in export markets.

Incentivize MMF Production Incentivize apparel made from Synthetic fiber/MMF: Government incentives
for the apparel sector need to be focused on apparel made from synthetic or
man-made fiber.

Lack of Special Economic Zones Special Economic Zones for Apparel: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) need to
for Apparel be set up where there are clusters from the apparel industry, this will lead to
learning and sharing of experiences.

Lack of Research and In-dept Market Research: Government & industry need to work to identify
Development & Marketing the key markets and the marketing strategies for apparel exports.

Trade Exhibitions Trade delegations to promote exports: Industry needs to have greater
exposure through visits to the key markets and through industry specific
exhibitions in the key markets.

Sustainability and Eco-friendly Promote sustainability & eco-friendly practices: Industry will need to
Practices embrace sustainability and eco-friendly practices including carbon footprint so
more international firms can trust and place orders in Pakistan.
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Major Findings of the Study

In 2022, revenue of the global apparel market reached $ 1.55 trillion USD, and the industry is forecast to continue to
show positive growth. Revenue was estimated to rise to almost $ 1.96 trillion USD by 2026. Within this vast global
market, the United States had the largest apparel market in 2022.

In 2022, the US’s total imports for HS Code 61 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted) and HS
Code 62 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted) amounted to $105.4 billion USD. The top
import partners for apparel for the US in 2022 were China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India.

US Imports of Apparel by Percentage Share:

Total US Imports
105 Billion

China Vietnam India Bangladesh Pakistan

22.6% 18.0% 5.7% 9.3% 2.9%

Pakistan’s Per Unit Price Advantage

From a per unit price perspective, Pakistan’s per unit price has been consistently lower for almost all products in both HS
Code 61 and HS Code 62. In both HS-61 and HS-62, India, China and Bangladesh perform consistently better than
Pakistan on a per unit price comparison. For HS-61, Vietnam dominates, while for HS-62 Bangladesh consistently remains
in the top 3 exporters for nearly all significant tariff lines. India, which like Bangladesh is a regional competitor for
Pakistan, in both HS-61 and HS-62, performs better than Pakistan even though Pakistan’s per unit price is lower than
both India’s and Bangladesh’s. As expected, China is in the top 3 exporters for major lines in both HS-61 and HS-62 with
a higher per unit price as compared to Pakistan.

Forecast Import Values Show Increases for Bangladesh, India, and

Pakistan
The forecasted US imports from China, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan for 2025 are $ 22.85, $ 11.22, $ 6.98,
$ 12.45, and $ 4.09 USD billion respectively. The forecast shows that China and Vietnam will see a decline in their
apparel exports (Import values to the US) while imports from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to the US will be steadily
increasing.

Pakistan ranks as the 10th largest import partner for HS Code 61 and the 9th largest import partner for HS Code 62 for
the US. Though it is in the top 10 rankings for both HS-61 & HS-62 export values are well below potential. The share of
the textile and clothing sector in gross exports’ earning is more than 60.0% for Pakistan, however, Pakistan’s exports in
both apparel and home textiles are heavy on cotton-based products.
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 15

Increasing Use of Alternate Fiber in Apparel

The synthetic fiber which is currently most used for manufacturing apparel is polyester. Its demand overtook that of
cotton in 2002, and since then, it has increased much more rapidly than any other type of fiber. Out of the top 20
products imported by the US under HS Code 61, 50.0% of the products were made of synthetic fiber valued at $ 17.7
billion USD while at least 25.0% of the tariff lines imported under HS Code 62 were made out of synthetic fiber valued
at $ 12.6 billion USD in 2022.

An analysis of tariff lines of HS-61 & HS-62 with annual imports into the US of $ 50.0 million USD and more, shows that
imports of apparel made from synthetic fiber were valued at $ 23.7 billion USD in 2022 whereas for HS Code 62 the
corresponding number was $ 17.5 billion USD. The total imports of the US under HS-61 & HS-62 was $ 105.0 billion
USD. In 2022, the US’s total imports of apparel from Pakistan were worth just under $ 3.0 billion USD.

For imports from Pakistan, a total of 10 apparel tariff lines had values of more than $ 50.0 million USD. Out of these, 7
were in HS-61 with total imports of $ 1.4 billion USD while there were 3 tariff lines in HS-62 which had imports greater
than $ 50.0 million USD with total imports of $ 1.0 billion USD.

For apparel using MMF, there is only one tariff line from Pakistan with imports greater than $50.0 million USD; HS-
611596 – (Full-length or knee-length stockings, socks and other hosiery, incl. footwear without applied soles, of synthetic fibres,
knitted or crocheted (excl. graduated compression hosiery, pantyhose and tights, women’s full-length or knee-length stockings,
measuring per single yarn < 67 decitex, and hosiery for babies) with imports of $ 93.8 million USD in 2022. There are no tariff
lines in HS-62 made from synthetic fibre with annual imports of more than USD $ 50.0 million from Pakistan to the US.

There is thus clearly a disconnect between what the US imports and what Pakistan has to offer in both HS-61 & HS-62,
especially when it comes to apparel using synthetic fibers. China and Vietnam are major players for products under HS
Code 61 while under HS Code 62, China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh are the top importing partners for US for products
made using synthetic fibers.

Global Trend is Shifting in Apparel

Global demand trends show that man-made fiber apparel has been gaining popularity. The reasons for this include an
increase in athleisure, durability, price, and the perception that these are better for the environment. Synthetic textiles
are now softer, hang better, and even have a superior ability to absorb moisture as compared to cotton. They also fulfil
international safety and protection standards. This trend is clearly visible in the imports of apparel by the US and other
major markets for Pakistan.

Pakistan, thus, cannot ignore the potential that the global markets and especially the US market offer for import of
apparel (HS-61 & HS-62) made using synthetic fibers.
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 16

THE
GLOBAL
DEMAND
FOR
APPAREL
 The Global Demand for Apparel
The global apparel market comprises of every kind of clothing,
THE from
US MARKET sportswear
FOR IMPORTED to business
APPAREL & PAKISTAN 17
attire, from value clothing to statement luxury pieces. After the global markets started
recovering in 2021 from the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, high
The Global Demand for Apparel
commodity prices in 2022 posed more difficulties for the global apparel industry. The cost of
production has risen, while consumer confidence has fallen in the recent past due to high
levels of inflation.
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apparel demand are the United States and China, both generating substantially higher
Revenue of the global apparel market was estimated to be around $ 1.53 trillion USD in 2022, a slight decrease over the
revenues than any other country. It is perhaps no surprise than that the same two countries
previous year. However, revenue was forecast to increase in 2023, to more than $ 1.7 trillion USD. The countries that
play a significant role in international apparel trade. In 2021, China led the rankings for the
account for a majority of the global apparel demand are the United States and China, both generating substantially higher
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Apparel Export Value in US Dollar (Billion) in 2022
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in the figure below. Top Export Partners for HS Code 61 and 62
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years.
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 19

INTRODUCTION
TO THE
US MARKET
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 20
25

Introduction
Introduction to the US
US Market
Market
The US Market – GDP, Exports, Imports, GDP per Capita and Economic Complexity Index:
The US Market – GDP, Exports, Imports, GDP per Capita and Economic
In 2022, the United States remained the number one economy in terms of GDP (current
Complexity Index:
US$), number two in exports, number one in imports, number seven in terms of GDP per
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2022, (current
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of GDP (current Economic
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Complexity Index (ECI).
number one in imports, number seven in terms of GDP per capita (current US$) and the tenth most complex economy
according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).
Table 1: Economic Markers for the US

Metric Table 1: Economic

US GlobalMarkers
Rank for the US Value in 2022
GDP Metric 1st Rank
US Global 25.46 trillion
Value in (USD)
2022

Exports
GDP 2nd1 st 2.06 trillion (USD)
25.46 trillion (USD)
Imports
Exports 1st2nd 3.38 trillion (USD)
2.06 trillion (USD)
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Imports 1st 3.38 trillion (USD)
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7th 1 76,398.60 (USD)
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1.46
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Various Sources

Figure 3: Top 10 countries ranked according to their GDP

Figure 3: Top 10 countries ranked according to their GDP

Top 10 countries ranked according to their Gross

Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022
30.00
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Source: The World Bank

Source:
As the world’s largest importer, imported goods play aThe World
key role Bank
in the US economy as well as for the global economy since
the US is the major export destination for a majority of countries. US imports were valued at over $ 3.38 trillion USD in
2022.
As the world's largest importer, imported goods play a key role in the US economy as well as
for the global economy since the US is the major export destination for a majority of
countries. US imports were valued at over $ 3.38 trillion USD in 2022.
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26
THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 21
Figure 4: Value of US Imports ($ Trillion)
Figure 4: Value of US Imports ($ Trillion)
Value of US Imports
Figure 4: Value of US Imports ($ Trillion)
4.00 Value of US Imports
3.38
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Source: ITC Trade Map

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Source: ITC Trade Map Exports Imports Trade Balance
Source: ITC Trade Map
Source: ITC Trade Map
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 22

US Imports
In 2022, the GDP of the US was $ 25.46 trillion USD while imports were $ 3.38 trillion USD. In 2022, the largest imports
of the US were Electrical Machinery, Nuclear products, and Vehicles. At HS-02, Apparel imports under HS-61 came in at
number thirteen in the rankings for imports by the US. Imports of HS-61 were valued at nearly $ 61.0 billion USD.

Table 2: Top 15 imports of the US and their contribution to total imports ($ Billion)
Imported Imported Imported Imported Imported % of Total
Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in Imports
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 (2022)
TOTAL All products 2,609.13 2,563.54 2,406.93 2,935.31 3,375.95
1 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts 366.23 351.07 343.40 415.44 477.15 14.13
thereof; sound recorders and reproducers,
television ...
2 84 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and 384.98 377.87 361.17 427.92 475.93 14.10
mechanical appliances; parts thereof
3 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling 306.13 309.65 254.39 282.90 329.65 9.76
stock, and parts and accessories thereof
4 07 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their 241.67 209.79 130.63 225.12 322.70 9.56
distillation; bituminous substances; mineral ...
5 30 Pharmaceutical products 115.52 128.13 139.43 149.41 164.99 4.89
6 99 Commodities not elsewhere specified 101.56 113.60 102.48 120.52 117.23 3.47
7 90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, 93.31 96.57 90.55 105.98 115.03 3.41
measuring, checking, precision, medical or
surgical ...
8 71 Natural or cultured pearls, precious or 60.77 58.06 106.99 95.97 96.96 2.87
semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals
clad ...
9 39 Plastics and articles thereof 61.72 60.36 62.34 82.38 89.88 2.66
10 94 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress 71.86 66.84 65.46 81.32 86.74 2.57
supports, cushions and similar stuffed
furnishings; ...
11 29 Organic chemicals 54.59 54.75 56.42 64.62 75.92 2.25
12 73 Articles of iron or steel 43.15 40.89 35.99 47.93 61.17 1.81
13 61 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, 47.68 48.16 38.25 52.25 60.78 1.80
knitted or crocheted
14 95 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and 34.38 33.96 36.34 51.74 55.20 1.64
accessories thereof
15 72 Iron and steel 31.04 24.48 18.80 38.90 44.93 1.33
Source: ITC Trade Map

Table 3: Top Import Partners of the US ($ Billion)

Percentage
Import value in Import value in Import value in Import value in Import value in
Exporters Share of Total
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Imports (2022)
World 2,609.13 2,563.54 2,406.93 2,935.31 3,375.95
China 562.70 470.95 456.45 540.07 575.71 17.05
Mexico 347.33 359.34 328.68 388.32 459.21 13.60
Canada 325.89 326.16 277.30 366.47 448.34 13.28
Japan 145.69 146.92 122.47 139.11 154.45 4.57
Germany 128.33 129.91 117.36 138.23 150.46 4.46
Viet Nam 51.26 69.16 83.18 108.18 135.88 4.02
Korea, Republic of 76.18 79.94 78.36 98.78 120.87 3.58
Taipei, Chinese 47.24 55.93 62.46 80.66 96.08 2.85
India 56.37 60.14 53.58 76.93 90.99 2.70
Ireland 57.68 62.11 66.32 74.03 82.51 2.44
Source: ITC Trade Map
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 23

Top US Imports at HS-06

Delving deeper into the imports of the US, the table below shows the top 50 products imported by the US at HS-06 level.
In the top 50 products, most products imported belonged to HS-85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts
thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television . . .). HS-87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock,
and parts and accessories thereof), and HS-84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts
thereof). As shown in Table 4 below, there was only one tariff line in 2022 relating to apparel in the top 50 imports of the
US, this is highlighted below.

Table 4: Top 50 Products Imported by US at HS-06($ Billion)

Import Import Import Import Import
Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
TOTAL All products 2,609.13 2,563.54 2,406.93 2,935.31 3,375.95
1 270900 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 162.75 132.35 81.82 138.46 204.72

2 999999 Commodities not elsewhere specified 101.59 113.64 102.52 120.57 117.32
3 870323 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the 105.58 104.82 81.63 76.23 83.78
transport of …
4 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for 56.26 61.15 63.00 65.54 72.78
therapeutic or prophylactic purposes, ...
5 851713 Smartphones for wireless networks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 66.15

6 847130 Data-processing machines, automatic, portable, weighing <= 10 40.17 40.82 51.64 60.79 54.53
kg, consisting of at least a ...
7 851762 Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or 47.90 39.35 39.22 43.10 51.59
regeneration of voice, images or ...
8 271019 Medium oils and preparations, of petroleum or bituminous 36.71 36.24 23.28 38.03 48.72
minerals, not containing biodiesel, ...
9 847150 Processing units for automatic data-processing machines, whether 31.69 31.36 32.06 32.73 42.67
or not containing in the same ...
10 300215 Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or 1.41 21.01 29.66 35.38 38.22
packings for retail sale (excl. ...
11 870324 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the 39.65 37.91 30.14 33.59 34.56
transport of ...
12 271012 Light oils and preparations, of petroleum or bituminous minerals 24.63 25.64 13.15 26.30 33.49
which >= 90% by volu“e “incl. ...
13 847330 Parts and accessories of automatic data-processing machines or 27.34 18.89 23.32 29.85 33.47
for other machines of heading ...
14 854231 Electronic integrated circuits as processors and controllers, 21.62 21.57 21.40 27.52 24.50
whether or not combined with ...
15 710239 Diamonds, worked, but not mounted or set (excl. industrial 23.80 19.83 12.20 19.73 23.34
diamonds)
16 950300 Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; do’ls’ 14.74 15.29 14.35 19.61 22.15
carriages; dolls; other toys; ...
17 870431 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, with only spark-ignition 17.72 19.72 14.87 17.07 19.47
internal combustion piston ...
18 271121 Natural gas in gaseous state 7.47 6.79 5.20 10.91 19.12
19 870322 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the 20.87 20.86 18.26 14.73 18.96
transport of ...
20 870829 Parts and accessories of bodies for tractors, motor vehicles for the 14.89 14.68 13.01 16.36 18.73
transport of ten or more ...
21 870899 Parts and accessories, for tractors, motor vehicles for the transport 14.79 14.52 12.52 15.31 17.33
of ten or more persons, ...
22 901890 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical or veterinary 11.83 13.14 13.48 15.29 16.94
sciences, n.e.s.
23 711590 Articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, 1.03 1.61 26.32 9.78 16.78
n.e.s.
24 852351 Solid-state, non-volatile data storage devices for recording data 10.08 9.79 13.43 14.82 16.15
from an external source [flash ...
25 850440 Static converters 10.42 10.13 10.93 13.22 16.08
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 24

Import Import Import Import Import

Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
TOTAL All products 2,609.13 2,563.54 2,406.93 2,935.31 3,375.95

26 853710 Boards, cabinets and similar combinations of apparatus for electric 12.07 12.80 12.05 13.70 15.84
control or the distribution ...
27 854239 Electronic integrated circuits (excl. such as processors, controllers, 8.53 8.03 7.73 10.49 15.13
memories and amplifiers)
28 854370 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, 8.10 6.75 6.50 9.48 14.31
n.e.s. in chapter 85
29 850760 Lithium-ion accumulators (excl. spent) 3.22 3.69 4.82 8.26 13.90
30 852872 Reception apparatus for television, colour, whether or not 13.29 12.61 13.30 16.26 13.38
incorporating radio-broadcast receivers ...
31 854430 Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets for vehicles, aircraft or 11.37 11.41 9.42 11.48 13.08
ships
32 841191 Parts of turbojets or turbopropellers, n.e.s. 14.28 15.57 9.39 9.61 12.77
33 392690 Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading 3901 8.22 8.72 9.16 11.18 11.93
to 3914, n.e.s (excl. ...
34 950450 Video game consoles and machines (excl. operated by any means 5.54 3.98 6.33 9.90 11.63
of payment)
35 880730 Parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft, n.e.s. (excl. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.39
those for gliders)
36 870840 Gear boxes and parts thereof, for tractors, motor vehicles for the 10.08 9.32 7.91 9.70 11.38
transport of ten or more ...
37 847170 Storage units for automatic data-processing machines 9.40 7.24 8.68 10.53 11.21
38 300439 Medicaments containing hormones or steroids used as hormones 6.60 8.93 9.65 11.07 11.07
but not antibiotics, put up in ...
39 711319 Articles of jewellery and parts thereof, of precious metal other 7.06 7.29 6.35 11.85 10.93
than silver, whether or not ...
40 870340 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the 5.49 8.13 8.07 10.18 10.73
transport of ...
41 870380 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the 0.33 1.58 1.76 5.36 10.72
transport of ...
42 401110 New pneumatic tyres, of rubber, of a kind used for motor cars, 8.11 8.39 7.35 8.54 10.42
incl. station wagons and racing ...
43 848180 Appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like (excl. 9.48 8.65 7.52 8.90 10.28
pressure-reducing valves, ...
44 611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, of 7.64 7.90 6.33 8.70 10.24
cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)
45 854143 Photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.23

46 870121 Road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.23
internal combustion piston ...
47 940199 Parts of seats, not of wood, n.e.s. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
48 293499 Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; 4.04 4.93 8.53 7.39 9.85
heterocyclic compounds (excl. ...
49 940161 Upholstered seats, with wooden frames (excl. convertible into 6.95 6.52 6.79 9.92 9.56
beds)
50 382219 Diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.36
diagnostic or laboratory reagents ...
Source: ITC Trade Map

The US Apparel Market

The revenue of the apparel market in the United States was estimated at $ 312.0 billion USD in 2022, with leading
retailers such as TJX and Macy’s each bringing in over $ 20.0 billion USD in sales. Specialist store-based clothing retail was
valued at over $ 300 billion USD in 2022, of which e-commerce brought in over $ 183.0 million USD. As the internet
increasingly influences social and economic activities, the e-commerce market for retail goods is expected to grow
steadily. In contrast, employment within the United States’ apparel manufacturing sector has decreased over the past
several decades as retailers have relocated manufacturing to other regions in search of cheaper labor.
 manufacturing sector has decreased over the past several decades as retailers have
relocated manufacturing to other regions in search of cheaper labor.
THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 25

Top import partners of the US for Apparel

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Apparel HS Code 61 and 62 value ($ billion)
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Import Partners
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15.00

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China Viet Nam Bangladesh India Indonesia Cambodia Honduras Mexico Pakistan Nicaragua
Series1 23.65 18.87 9.83 6.00 5.92 4.63 3.41 3.30 2.98 2.92
Country

Source: ITC Trade Map

Source: ITC Trade Map
While analyzing the Apparel Market of the US, this report will concentrate on imports of HS Code 61 – Articles of apparel
While analyzing
and clothing the Apparel
accessories, knitted Market
or crocheted of the
and HS CodeUS,
62 this report
– Articles will concentrate
of apparel on imports
and clothing accessories, notof HS or
knitted
crocheted.
Code 61 – Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted and HS Code 62
– Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.
HS Code 61 Imports by the US
HS Code 61 – Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, the top 20 products of HS Code 61 at level
6 that were imported by the US in the past 5 -years are shown in the table below.

Table 5: Top 20 Products of HS Code 61 Level 6 ($ Million)

Import Import Import Import Import
Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
1 611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, 7,638.97 7,895.41 6,332.27 8,699.64 10,244.16
of cotton, knitted or crocheted …
2 611030 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, 6,538.08 6,496.06 4,522.55 5,840.17 6,607.22
of man-made fibres, knitted ...
3 610910 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of cotton, knitted or 4,241.04 4,542.95 3,637.12 5,315.99 6,565.48
crocheted
4 610990 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of textile materials, knitted or 1,895.15 2,029.30 1,453.68 2,064.89 2,737.77
crocheted (excl. cotton)
5 610463 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches 1,686.77 1,696.09 1,698.60 2,410.55 2,433.87
and shorts of synthetic fibres, ...
6 610462 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches 1,539.50 1,470.79 1,462.14 2,172.27 2,145.88
and shorts of cotton, knitted ...
7 611120 Bab’es’ garments and clothing accessories of cotton, knitted 1,656.39 1,582.55 1,340.10 1,850.86 1,962.41
or crocheted (excl. hats)
8 611596 Full-length or knee-length stockings, socks and other hosiery, 1,458.39 1,512.25 1,340.74 1,801.65 1,775.17
incl. footwear without applied ...
9 610342 ’en’s or b’ys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 823.12 900.92 854.52 1,524.28 1,748.68
shorts of cotton, knitted or ...
10 610343 ’en’s or b’ys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 1,211.14 1,230.68 1,024.54 1,552.60 1,672.98
shorts of synthetic fibres, knitted ...
11 610520 ’en’s or b’ys’ shirts of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted 901.56 948.60 683.10 810.96 1,418.69
(excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, ...
12 611430 Special garments for professional, sporting or other purposes, 948.73 956.76 802.60 1,022.16 1,262.30
n.e.s., of man-made fibres, ...
13 610510 ’en’s or b’ys’ shirts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. 1,121.41 1,104.27 738.27 746.47 1,152.85
nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets ...
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Import Import Import Import Import

Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
14 611241 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ swimwear of synthetic fibres, knitted or 926.62 868.73 626.76 878.88 1,127.51
crocheted
15 610822 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ briefs and panties of man-made fibres, 796.76 791.99 682.06 1,033.62 1,100.70
knitted or crocheted
16 610832 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ nightdresses and pyjamas of man-made 671.41 690.08 692.36 1,008.46 1,070.67
fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl. ...
17 610443 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ dresses of synthetic fibres, knitted or 1,235.85 1,114.63 603.01 721.61 1,057.77
crocheted (excl. petticoats)
18 611610 Gloves, mittens and mitts, impregnated, coated, covered or 668.67 696.34 687.35 755.38 891.38
laminated with plastics or rubber, ...
19 610711 ’en’s or b’ys’ underpants and briefs of cotton, knitted or 881.01 881.81 684.03 953.86 885.41
crocheted
20 610821 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ briefs and panties of cotton, knitted or 655.61 630.78 524.88 775.61 784.77
crocheted
Source: ITC Trade Map

The above table shows that at least 50 percent of the top 20 products imported by the US under HS Code 61 are
classified as apparel made out of man-made fibers or synthetic fibers. The total contribution of man-made-fiber apparel
to the top 20 US imports under HS-61 was $ 17.7 billion USD or 36.5% out of the total imports of $ 48.6 billion USD
for HS-61. The CAGR for apparel with synthetic composition has been 3.54% for the last five years.

HS Code 62 Imports by the US

HS Code 62 - Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted. The top 20 products under HS Code
62 at level 6 that were imported by the US are listed in the table below.

Table 6: Top 20 Products of HS Code 62 Level 6 ($ Million)

Import Import Import Import Import
Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2023
1 620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 5,410.98 5,310.67 3,669.90 4,898.74 6,122.44
shorts, of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants and
swimwear)
2 620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 4,934.97 4,641.02 3,616.62 4,393.88 5,294.71
shorts of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, panties and swimwear)
3 621210 Brassieres of all types of textile materials, whether or not 2,286.41 2,206.22 1,913.76 2,838.72 2,822.30
elasticated, incl. knitted or crocheted
4 620343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 1,571.10 1,626.91 1,296.47 1,785.33 2,565.57
shorts of synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants
and swimwear)
5 620520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, 2,757.22 2,578.32 1,556.23 1,539.48 2,335.70
nightshirts, singlets and other vests)
6 620140 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,938.32
ski jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, of
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles,
jackets, blazers and trousers)
7 620240 Women’s or girls’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,787.66
ski jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, of
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles,
jackets, blazers and trousers)
8 620463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 1,038.40 1,089.75 881.05 1,044.62 1,471.26
shorts of synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear)
9 620443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or 1,254.20 1,224.87 775.33 902.66 1,364.46
crocheted and petticoats)
10 621143 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other garments, n.e.s. of 1,246.06 1,207.72 1,144.53 954.71 1,129.74
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted)
11 620442 Women’s or girls’ dresses of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted and 552.86 564.97 479.08 702.75 1,062.48
petticoats)
12 620630 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses of cotton (excl. 919.01 825.30 588.79 725.26 972.02
knitted or crocheted and vests)
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Import Import Import Import Import

Rank Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
2018 2019 2020 2021 2023
13 620640 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses of man-made 1,462.62 1,320.01 783.17 732.15 932.58
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)
14 621010 Garments made up of felt or nonwovens, whether or not 791.73 842.29 4679.54 1,580.37 877.06
impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excl. babies’
garments and clothing accessories)
15 620530 Men’s or boys’ shirts of man-made fibres (excl. knitted or 596.80 647.49 498.97 590.58 846.77
crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other vests)
16 620469 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and 678.35 677.87 489.05 495.14 711.17
shorts of textile materials (excl. of wool, fine animal hair, cotton or
synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted, panties and swimwear)
17 620130 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 620.40
ski jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, of
cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles, jackets,
blazers and trousers)
18 621040 Men’s or boys’ garments of textile fabrics, rubberized or 643.94 738.13 542.42 670.44 562.37
impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or other
substances (excl. of the type described in heading 6201, and
babies’ garments and clothing accessories)
19 620444 Women’s or girls’ dresses of artificial fibres (excl. knitted or 492.63 516.81 382.99 442.58 556.86
crocheted and petticoats)
20 621142 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other garments, n.e.s. of cotton 469.07 458.68 382.66 452.40 531.61
(excl. knitted or crocheted)
Source: ITC Trade Map

In the table above, at least 40 percent of the top 20 products imported by the US under HS 62 used some percentage
of synthetic or man-made fibers. The total contribution of these garments to the imports of the US – for the top 20 HS-
06 codes was $ 12.6 billion or 36.5% out of the total imports of $ 34.5 billion USD for the top 20 imports. For the top 20
products listed in the table above, the CAGR for the past 5 years was 4.95% while that for apparel with synthetic
composition in the same period was 10.9%.

US Top 20 imports for HS-61, top import partners & per unit price

Table 7: US top 20 imports for HS-61, Its partners, and per unit price.
HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in 2022
Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 (USD Mn)
1 611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, 10,244.16 6.04 Vietnam (1) 2,069.33 20.98
waistcoats and similar articles, of
China (2) 1,445.14 14.64
cotton, knitted or crocheted ...
Indonesia (3) 778.32 19.90
Bangladesh (5) 663.78 16.38
India (6) 618.00 22.90
Pakistan (7) 616.16 10.48
2 611030 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, 6,607.22 0.21 China (1) 1,267.46 11.89
waistcoats and similar articles, of
Vietnam (2) 1,135.08 10.65
man-made fibres, knitted ...
Honduras (3) 727.32 11.59
Bangladesh (10) 204.05 16.32
India (25) 28.72 23.18
Pakistan (30) 25.00 14.11
3 610910 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of 6,565.48 0.21 Nicaragua (1) 992.47 14.83
cotton, knitted or crocheted
Honduras (2) 798.30 11.19
Bangladesh (3) 650.83 11.40
India (4) 477.20 14.16
Vietnam (7) 359.24 19.10
China (8) 354.64 10.51
Pakistan (13) 213.89 9.56
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HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in 2022

Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 (USD Mn)
4 610990 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of 2,737.77 9.13 China (1) 407.12 12.52
textile materials, knitted or
Nicaragua (2) 350.57 14.30
crocheted (excl. cotton)
Honduras (3) 318.99 11.20
Vietnam (6) 177.47 23.02
Bangladesh (12) 56.75 14.38
India (19) 27.05 19.00
Pakistan (26) 11.04 10.94
5 610463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 2,433.87 7.61 Vietnam (1) 827.14 26.01
brace overalls, breeches and shorts
China (2) 410.34 11.60
of synthetic fibres, ...
Jordan (3) 268.35 25.40
Bangladesh (9) 52.48 19.11
India (20) 8.63 28.29
Pakistan (25) 5.26 12.83
6 610462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 2,145.88 6.87 Vietnam (1) 604.91 19.10
brace overalls, breeches and shorts
Indonesia (2) 325.64 18.68
of cotton, knitted ...
China (3) 250.47 11.86
Bangladesh (5) 136.24 14.64
India (6) 94.39 21.31
Pakistan (9) 49.75 12.75
7 611120 Babies’ garments and clothing 1,962.41 3.45 India (1) 412.21 26.10
accessories of cotton, knitted or
China (2) 410.72 15.16
crocheted (excl. hats)
Cambodia (3) 305.02 21.89
Vietnam (4) 275.81 24.40
Bangladesh (5) 143.21 17.43
Pakistan (15) 20.76 17.97
8 611596 Full-length or knee-length 1,775.17 4.01 China (1) 1,309.59 9.71
stockings, socks and other hosiery,
El Salvador (2) 106.67 14.64
incl. footwear without applied ...
Pakistan (3) 93.75 9.71
Vietnam (4) 68.57 12.50
India (5) 48.44 10.06
Bangladesh (31) 0.42 29.79
9 610342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and 1,748.68 16.27 Vietnam (1) 396.77 19.72
brace overalls, breeches and shorts
Cambodia (2) 208.73 18.48
of cotton, knitted or …
China (3) 180.64 11.55
Bangladesh (4) 180.05 13.74
Pakistan (5) 159.32 13.39
India (8) 74.83 18.10
10 610343 ’en’s or b’ys’ trousers, bib and brace 1,672.98 6.67 Vietnam (1) 374.06 19.90
overalls, breeches and shorts of
Jordan (2) 208.02 22.28
synthetic fibres, knitted ...
China (3) 186.55 10.81
Bangladesh (5) 125.91 14.74
Pakistan (16) 14.28 15.22
India (21) 7.00 9.23
11 610520 ’en’s or b’ys’ shirts of man-made 1,418.688 9.49 Vietnam (1) 428.62 25.14
fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl.
Jordan (2) 141.55 27.13
nightshirts, T-shirts, ...
China (3) 126.68 18.57
Bangladesh (10) 39.69 14.21
India (21) 11.54 14.34
Pakistan (28) 2.99 15.83
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HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018 Imports in 2022

Rank Description Top Suppliers Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22 (USD Mn)
12 611430 Special garments for professional, 1,262.298 5.88 China (1) 550.27 13.58
sporting or other purposes, n.e.s.,
Vietnam (2) 256.80 17.92
of man-made fibres, ...
Indonesia (3) 53.76 25.67
Bangladesh (8) 30.33 17.55
Pakistan (9) 18.00 18.17
India (18) 10.58 33.91
13 610510 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton, 1,152.85 0.55 India (1) 224.15 22.51
knitted or crocheted (excl.
Bangladesh (2) 159.17 18.05
nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets ...
Vietnam (3) 151.36 24.93
China (6) 73.10 17.19
Pakistan (8) 56.58 15.91
14 611241 Women’s or girls’ swimwear of 1,127.514 4.00 China (1) 383.08 27.24
synthetic fibres, knitted or
Vietnam (2) 355.51 34.05
crocheted
Indonesia (3) 120.50 28.43
Bangladesh (7) 25.13 23.37
India (22) 1.37 41.39
Pakistan (41) 0.11 110.00
15 610822 Women’s or girls’ briefs and panties 1,100.701 6.68 China (1) 405.38 19.94
of man-made fibres, knitted or
Vietnam (2) 272.74 40.83
crocheted
Bangladesh (3) 92.60 26.72
India (10) 28.55 59.22
Pakistan (22) 2.03 14.22
16 610832 Women’s or girls’ nightdresses and 1,070.67 9.78 China (1) 539.64 10.55
pyjamas of man-made fibres,
Vietnam (2) 234.84 14.85
knitted or crocheted (excl. ...
Cambodia (3) 127.40 14.93
Bangladesh (5) 44.83 13.40
India (8) 4.68 12.64
Pakistan (10) 2.99 8.75
17 610443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of 1,057.772 -3.06 China (1) 418.14 12.61
synthetic fibres, knitted or
Vietnam (2) 294.57 16.61
crocheted (excl. petticoats)
India (3) 51.55 39.20
Bangladesh (8) 18.45 11.64
Pakistan (38) 0.38 19.00
18 611610 Gloves, mittens and mitts, 891.38 5.92 China (1) 474.50 14.74
impregnated, coated, covered or
Sri Lanka (2) 156.24 30.50
laminated with plastics or rubber, ...
Vietnam (3) 69.07 26.19
Pakistan (5) 31.22 15.77
Bangladesh (11) 4.71 7.43
India (18) 0.78 25.83
19 610711 Men’s or boys’ underpants and 885.41 0.10 Vietnam (1) 244.88 13.62
briefs of cotton, knitted or
India (2) 169.70 18.74
crocheted
El Salvador (3) 93.47 16.12
Bangladesh (4) 74.75 16.32
Pakistan (6) 43.71 14.72
20 610821 Women’s or girls’ briefs and panties 784.771 3.66 Bangladesh (1) 166.72 21.36
of cotton, knitted or crocheted
Sri Lanka (2) 113.01 41.56
Thailand (3) 107.67 16.59
Vietnam (4) 96.75 21.41
India (5) 84.13 34.09
Pakistan (13) 5.57 15.53
Source: ITC Trade Map
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US Top 20 imports for HS-62, top import partners & per unit price.

Table 8: US top 20 imports for HS-62, Its top partners, and per unit price.
Imports in
HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018
Rank Description Top Suppliers 2022 (USD Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22
Mn)
1 620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 6,122.44 2.50 Bangladesh (1) 2,123.24 14.93
overalls, breeches and shorts, of
Mexico (2) 921.25 14.72
cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted,
underpants and swimwear) Vietnam (3) 563.13 22.42
Pakistan (4) 429.09 13.04
China (5) 397.92 10.62
India (8) 199.95 20.08
2 620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 5,294.71 1.42 Bangladesh (1) 1,275.58 16.53
brace overalls, breeches and shorts of
Vietnam (2) 851.04 19.88
cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted,
panties and swimwear) China (3) 840.46 8.61
Pakistan (4) 524.34 17.55
India (11) 147.70 25.66
3 621210 Brassieres of all types of textile 2,822.30 4.30 China (1) 819.38 26.23
materials, whether or not elasticated,
Vietnam (2) 644.36 60.05
incl. knitted or crocheted
Indonesia (3) 376.07 45.35
Bangladesh (5) 159.95 30.72
India (9) 60.90 67.29
Pakistan (40) 0.64 19.88
4 620343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 2,565.57 10.31 Vietnam (1) 602.94 32.61
overalls, breeches and shorts of
Bangladesh (2) 450.39 18.02
synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted, underpants and swimwear) China (3) 324.76 17.57
India (15) 32.11 27.03
Pakistan (25) 4.04 14.03
5 620520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton (excl. 2,335.70 -3.26 Bangladesh (1) 651.93 20.15
knitted or crocheted, nightshirts,
Vietnam (2) 418.53 31.93
singlets and other vests)
India (3) 302.69 25.59
China (4) 186.16 19.50
Pakistan (24) 6.21 9.56
6 620140 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, 1,938.32 - Vietnam (1) 717.98 31.69
capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets,
China (2) 642.49 19.65
wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of man-made fibres (excl. Bangladesh (3) 159.33 26.43
knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles,
jackets, blazers and trousers) India (9) 22.15 24.34
Pakistan (15) 5.14 20.24
7 620240 Women’s or girls’ overcoats, car-coats, 1,787.66 - China (1) 725.47 18.15
capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets,
Vietnam (2) 551.17 35.17
wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of man-made fibres (excl. Bangladesh (3) 119.07 29.23
knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles,
jackets, blazers and trousers) India (11) 11.49 31.23
Pakistan (31) 1.09 24.73
8 620463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 1,471.26 7.22 Vietnam (1) 533.85 26.85
brace overalls, breeches and shorts of
China (2) 229.59 15.40
synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted, panties and swimwear) Indonesia (3) 154.40 29.28
Bangladesh (4) 110.99 16.83
India (13) 17.74 27.99
Pakistan (26) 2.42 16.57
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Imports in
HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018
Rank Description Top Suppliers 2022 (USD Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22
Mn)
9 620443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of synthetic 1,364.46 1.70 China (1) 647.34 21.55
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted and
Vietnam (2) 165.79 18.70
petticoats)
India (3) 142.00 34.22
Bangladesh (13) 13.11 26.17
Pakistan (53) 0.24 5.98
10 621143 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other 1,129.74 -1.94 China (1) 400.96 10.60
garments, n.e.s. of man-made fibres
Vietnam (2) 236.50 17.57
(excl. knitted or crocheted)
India (3) 94.79 24.64
Bangladesh (6) 47.65 17.48
Pakistan (7) 24.47 8.90
11 620442 Women’s or girls’ dresses of cotton 1,062.48 13.96 India (1) 453.77 40.19
(excl. knitted or crocheted and
China (2) 213.63 17.96
petticoats)
Vietnam (3) 103.56 36.93
Bangladesh (6) 46.73 24.48
Pakistan (29) 1.29 16.16
12 620630 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and 972.02 1.13 India (1) 349.14 38.77
shirt-blouses of cotton (excl. knitted or
Indonesia (2) 140.17 37.28
crocheted and vests)
China (3) 124.13 23.65
Vietnam (4) 104.07 34.20
Bangladesh (5) 92.85 22.87
Pakistan (24) 3.14 15.03
13 620640 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and 932.58 -8.61 China (1) 254.07 19.05
shirt-blouses of man-made fibres (excl.
Vietnam (2) 187.20 26.31
knitted or crocheted and vests)
Indonesia (3) 152.57 34.85
India (4) 138.80 33.13
Bangladesh (5) 39.87 17.34
Pakistan (28) 1.16 21.92
14 621010 Garments made up of felt or 877.06 2.07 China (1) 351.17 6.78
nonwovens, whether or not
Mexico (2) 157.10 16.52
impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated (excl. babies’ garments and Honduras (3) 137.67 10.77
clothing accessories)
Vietnam (5) 77.41 8.68
India (7) 6.44 6.10
Bangladesh (8) 6.39 5.52
Pakistan (16) 0.30 7.02
15 620530 Men’s or boys’ shirts of man-made 846.77 7.25 Vietnam (1) 141.30 31.52
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
Bangladesh (2) 140.48 21.29
nightshirts, singlets and other vests)
China (3) 120.90 14.36
India (8) 39.26 29.70
Pakistan (32) 0.92 24.18
16 620469 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 711.17 0.95 China (1) 151.92 13.57
brace overalls, breeches and shorts of
Vietnam (2) 139.50 17.33
textile materials (excl. of wool, fine
animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres, Indonesia (3) 64.24 29.13
knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear) India (4) 59.96 30.06
Bangladesh (5) 58.91 14.76
Pakistan (18) 2.47 32.97
17 620130 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, 620.40 - China (1) 175.09 14.52
capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets,
Bangladesh (2) 119.60 13.30
wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of cotton (excl. knitted or India (3) 80.38 20.12
crocheted, suits, ensembles, jackets,
blazers and trousers) Vietnam (4) 60.30 24.55
Pakistan (9) 10.78 13.00
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Imports in
HS-06 US Imports CAGR 2018
Rank Description Top Suppliers 2022 (USD Per Unit Price
Code in 2022 -22
Mn)
18 621040 Men’s or boys’ garments of textile 562.37 -2.67 China (1) 249.66 14.19
fabrics, rubberised or impregnated,
Vietnam (2) 143.09 42.27
coated, covered or laminated with
plastics or other substances (excl. of Bangladesh (3) 65.37 18.97
the type described in heading 6201,
and babies’ garments and clothing India (10) 4.85 31.08
accessories) Pakistan (12) 1.34 11.13
19 620444 Women’s or girls’ dresses of artificial 556.86 2.48 China (1) 163.34 22.31
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted and
India (2) 157.14 29.72
petticoats)
Indonesia (3) 53.91 34.16
Vietnam (4) 52.85 24.32
Bangladesh (7) 10.01 23.17
Pakistan (70) 0.01 -
20 621142 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other 531.61 2.53 India (1) 162.80 29.13
garments, n.e.s. of cotton (excl. knitted
China (2) 124.40 8.75
or crocheted)
Pakistan (3) 53.40 8.01
Bangladesh (4) 50.49 17.84
Vietnam (5) 39.80 18.61
Source: ITC Trade Map

As can be seen from both the tables above, the CAGR for tariff lines with synthetic compositions are generally growing
at a faster CAGR as compared to the traditional cotton-based tariff lines. Not only is Pakistan not a major supplier in non-
cotton-based apparel, it is also in danger of seeing its overall share reduce in the coming years of the US apparel market
as most growth is in non-cotton based apparel.

In both HS-61 and HS-62, China, Vietnam, India, and Bangladesh perform consistently better than Pakistan. For HS-61,
Vietnam has dominance in imports while for HS-62 Bangladesh appears in the top 3 exporters for almost all tariff lines.
India is a competitor of Pakistan in both HS-61 and HS-62, and performs better than Pakistan even though Pakistan’s per
unit price is lower than India’s and Bangladesh’s. China is in the top 3 exporters in both HS-61 and HS-62 with higher per
unit prices as compared to Pakistan.

Tariff lines with the highest CAGR – HS-61 & HS-62

For Code HS-61 – Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, the product with the highest CAGR was
HS-610342 – Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. swimwear
and underpants) as highlighted in the table above. With a CAGR of 16.27 the top import partners for HS-610342 for the
US were Vietnam, Cambodia, and China with their per unit prices being $ 19.72, $ 18.48, and $ 11.55 USD respectively.
For this tariff line, Pakistan is at the 5th rank with its per unit price of $ 13.39 USD which is lower than that for the top 2
trading partners of the US.

For Code HS-62 – Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, the tariff line with the highest CAGR
was - HS-620343 - Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts of synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted, underpants and swimwear) as highlighted in the table above. With a CAGR of 10.31, the top US trading partners
for this product are Vietnam, Bangladesh, and China and their per unit prices in 2022 were $ 32.61, $ 18.02, and $ 17.57
USD respectively. Pakistan ranked as the 25th trading partner of US for this product and had an average per unit price of
$ 14.43 USD, which is significantly lower than that for the top trading partners.
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MAJOR
US APPAREL
IMPORT
PARTNERS
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Major US Apparel Import Partners 40

by 22.48%. It is worth mentioning here that imports from Bangladesh are not covered under
According to The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) of the US, the US imported a total of $ 9.74 billion USD worth of
any special tariff regime.
apparel from Bangladesh in 2022. With around 10.0% market share, Bangladesh remains the third largest apparel exporting
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Overall, the imports of apparel in the US in 2022 amounted to $ 105.0 billion USD which had
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Figure 7: Total US Apparel Imports
Total Imports of HS
Total Imports Code
of HS Code61 and6262
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HS 61 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted

HS 62 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted

Source: ITC Trade Map

Source: ITC Trade Map
Figure 8 below shows the forecasted imports of apparel by the US for 2023 – 26 from China, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh,
Figure 8 below shows the forecasted imports of apparel by the US for 2023 – 26 from 41China,
and Pakistan. These five countries are direct competitors of each other. The forecast shows that China and Vietnam see
Vietnam, India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. These five countries are direct competitors of
a decline in export values (import values to the US) while exports from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan to the US will
steadilyFigure 8:each
increase. US other.
ImportsThefor
forecast
HS-61 shows that China and Vietnam see a decline in export values
and HS-62
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steadily increase..Figure 8:US
US Imports Forecast
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30.00

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China Vietnam India Bangladesh Pakistan

Source: ITC Trade Map

Source: ITC Trade Map

US Apparel Imports from China

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US Apparel Imports from China

China is the largest trading partner of the US with a 17.05 percent share in total imports of the US. The top ten apparel
products imported by the US from China under HS Code 61 at level 6 in 2022 are shown in table 6 below. The table
shows that at least six out of the top 10 products were made from man-made fiber or synthetic fiber.

Table 9: Top 10 Products imported from China (HS Code 61) and its Percentage Share ($ million)
Share of
United States of America’s United States of America’s China in US
Product imports from China imports from world total imports
Product label 2022
code
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
%
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats 1,030.25 1,411.54 1,445.14 6,332.27 8,699.64 10,244.16 14.11
and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or
crocheted …
611596 Full-length or knee-length stockings, socks 995.72 1,317.84 1,309.59 1,340.74 1,801.65 1,775.17 73.77
and other hosiery, incl. footwear without
applied …
611030 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats 959.20 1,226.46 1,267.46 4,522.55 5,840.17 6,607.22 19.18
and similar articles, of man-made fibres,
knitted ...
611430 Special garments for professional, 342.22 469.72 550.27 802.60 1,022.16 1,262.30 43.59
sporting or other purposes, n.e.s., of
man-made fibres, ...
610832 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ nightdresses and pyjamas 342.09 566.49 539.64 692.36 1,008.46 1,070.67 50.40
of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
(excl. ...
611610 Gloves, mittens and mitts, impregnated, 378.65 428.97 474.50 687.35 755.38 891.38 53.23
coated, covered or laminated with plastics
or rubber, ...
610443 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ dresses of synthetic fibres, 231.06 323.67 418.14 603.01 721.61 1,057.77 39.53
knitted or crocheted (excl. petticoats)
611120 Bab’es’ garments and clothing accessories 308.35 445.78 410.72 1,340.10 1,850.86 1,962.41 20.93
of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. hats)
610463 Wo’en’s or gi’ls’ trousers, bib and brace 338.88 491.40 410.34 1,698.60 2,410.55 2,433.87 16.86
overalls, breeches and shorts of synthetic
fibres, ...
610990 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of textile 206.13 324.12 407.12 1,453.68 2,064.89 2,737.77 14.87
materials, knitted or crocheted (excl.
cotton)
Source: ITC Trade Map
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Similarly, for products under HS Code 62 at level 6, the top 10 products are shown in the table below. The table shows
that at least six out of the top 10 products were made using man-made fiber or synthetic fiber.

Table 10: Top 10 Products imported from China (HS Code 62) and its Percentage Share ($ million)
Share of
United States of America’s United States of America’s China in US
Product imports from China imports from world total imports
code Product label in 2022
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
%
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace 745.96 895.51 840.46 3,616.62 4,393.88 5,294.71 15.87
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton
(excl. knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear)
621210 Brassieres of all types of textile materials, 634.99 973.73 819.38 1,913.76 2,838.72 2,822.30 29.03
whether or not elasticated, incl. knitted or
crocheted
620240 Women’s or girls’ overcoats, car-coats, 0.00 0.00 725.47 0.00 0.00 1,787.66 40.58
capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets,
wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of man-made fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted, suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers
and trousers)
620443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of synthetic fibres 360.99 463.05 647.34 775.33 902.66 1,364.46 47.44
(excl. knitted or crocheted and petticoats)
620140 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, 0.00 0.00 642.49 0.00 0.00 1,938.32 33.15
cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets, wind-
cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, of
man-made fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers and
trousers)
621143 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other 405.60 329.47 400.96 1,144.53 954.71 1,129.74 35.49
garments, n.e.s. of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted)
620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 286.26 410.57 397.92 3,669.90 4,898.74 6,122.44 6.50
overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton
(excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants and
swimwear)
621010 Garments made up of felt or nonwovens, 3,543.45 886.18 351.17 4,679.54 1,580.37 877.06 40.04
whether or not impregnated, coated,
covered or laminated (excl. babies’
garments and clothing accessories)
620343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 165.70 220.19 324.76 1,296.47 1,785.33 2,565.57 12.66
overalls, breeches and shorts of synthetic
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
underpants and swimwear)
620640 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and 177.87 204.14 254.07 783.17 732.15 932.58 27.24
shirt-blouses of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted and vests)
Source: ITC Trade Map

In both the tables above for HS-61 and HS-62, China’s exports to US are increasing in products where the US’s imports
are also increasing and declining where US imports are declining for example HS code 621010.
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 37

US Apparel Imports from Vietnam

Vietnam is the 6th largest trading partner of the US and had a GDP of $ 408.8 billion USD in 2022. Vietnam’s economic
growth is projected to ease to 6.3 percent in 2023 from a robust 8.0 percent in 2022.

US and Vietnam have also signed a trade agreement - The US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). It is a
comprehensive document covering trade in goods, protection of intellectual property rights, trade in services, investment
protection, business facilitation and transparency.

The top 3 products imported from Vietnam by the US in 2022 were Electrical Machinery (HS Code 85), Furniture (HS
Code 94), and Nuclear Reactors (HS Code 84). The total imports from Vietnam to the US stood at $ 136.0 billion USD in
2022.

The total imports of HS-61 & HS-62 from Vietnam were $ 18.87 billion USD in 2022. The total imports of HS-61 were $
10.90 billion USD. The top products imported by the US from Vietnam under HS Code 61 at level 6 in 2022 are shown
in table 13 below. Six out of the top 10 products imported from Vietnam by the US were made using man-made or
synthetic fibers.

Table 11: Top 10 Products imported from Vietnam (HS Code 61) and its Percentage Share ($ million)
Share of
Vietnam in
United States of America’s United States of America’s
US total
Product imports from Viet Nam imports from world
Product label imports
code 2022
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
%
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats 1,506.18 1,817.66 2,069.33 6,332.27 8,699.64 10,244.16 20.20
and similar articles, of cotton, …
611030 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats 870.59 934.21 1,135.08 4,522.55 5,840.17 6,607.22 17.18
and similar articles, of man-made fibres,
…
610663 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 604.26 783.24 827.14 1,698.60 2,410.55 2,433.87 33.98
brace overalls, breeches and shorts of
synthetic fibres, …
610462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 489.83 643.65 604.91 1,462.14 2,172.27 2,145.88 28.19
brace overalls, breeches and shorts of
cotton, …
610520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of man-made 192.38 216.93 428.62 683.10 810.96 1,418.69 30.21
fibres, knitted or crocheted …
610342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 239.80 347.19 396.77 854.52 1,524.28 1,748.68 22.69
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton,
…
610343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 246.90 339.42 374.06 1,024.54 1,552.60 1,672.98 22.36
overalls, breeches and shorts of
synthetic fibres, …
610910 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of 268.21 338.50 359.24 3,637.12 5,315.99 6,565.48 5.47
cotton, knitted or crocheted
611241 Women’s or girls’ swimwear of synthetic 188.08 267.20 355.51 626.76 878.88 1,127.51 31.53
fibres, knitted or crocheted
610443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of synthetic 181.40 172.50 294.57 603.01 721.61 1,057.77 27.85
fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl.
petticoats)
Source: ITC Trade Map

Total US imports from Vietnam for HS-62 were worth $ 7.97 billion USD in 2022. The top 10 products at HS-06 are
shown in the table below. Six out of the top 10 products imported from Vietnam are composed of man-made or synthetic
fibers.
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Table 12: Top 10 Products imported from Vietnam (HS Code 62) and its Percentage Share
Share of
United States of America’s United States of America’s Vietnam in
Product imports from Viet Nam imports from world US total
Product label imports 2022
code
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
%
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace 720.93 742.47 851.04 3,616.62 4,393.88 5,294.71 16.07
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton
(excl. knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear)
620140 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, 0.00 0.00 717.98 0.00 0.00 1,938.32 37.04
cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets, wind-
cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles,
of man-made fibres …
621210 Brassieres of all types of textile materials, 363.43 562.36 644.36 1,913.76 2,838.72 2,822.30 22.83
whether or not elasticated, incl. knitted or
crocheted
620343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 317.46 408.64 602.94 1,296.47 1,785.33 2,565.57 23.50
overalls, breeches and shorts of synthetic
fibres …
620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 339.93 418.63 563.13 3,669.90 4,898.74 6,122.44 9.20
overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton
(excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants and
swimwear)
620240 Women’s or girls’ overcoats, car-coats, 0.00 0.00 551.17 0.00 0.00 1,787.66 30.83
capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets,
wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of man-made fibres …
620463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace 329.22 389.16 533.85 881.05 1,044.62 1,471.26 36.28
overalls, breeches and shorts of synthetic
fibres …
620520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton (excl. knitted 246.54 276.55 418.53 1,556.23 1,539.48 2,335.70 17.92
or crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and
other vests)
621143 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other 205.05 194.79 236.50 1,144.53 954.71 1,129.74 20.93
garments, n.e.s. of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted)
620640 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and 165.31 136.66 187.20 783.17 732.15 932.58 20.07
shirt-blouses of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted and vests)
Source: ITC Trade Map

In both HS-61 and HS-62, Vietnam’s exports to US are increasing in products that US is also increasingly importing from
the rest of the world and are declining where US imports are declining.
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US Apparel Imports from Bangladesh

Bangladesh is the 37th largest trading partner of the US. US goods imports from Bangladesh totaled $ 11.2 billion USD in
2022, up 34.5 % ($ 2.9 billion USD) from 2021, and up 127.0 % from 2012.

The United States is Bangladesh’s largest export market. Both countries have signed a bilateral investment treaty, as well
as a bilateral treaty for the avoidance of double taxation.

The top products imported by the US from Bangladesh under HS Code 61 at level 6 in 2022 are shown in the table below.
Three out of the top 10 products imported by the US were made out of synthetic or man-made fibers.

Table 13: Top 10 Products imported from Bangladesh (HS Code 61) and its Percentage Share ($ million)
Percentage
United States of America’s United States of America’s
Share of
Product imports from Bangladesh imports from world
Product label Bangladesh
code
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
Year 2022
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats 365.69 547.14 663.78 6,332.27 8,699.64 10,244.16 6.48
and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or
crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)
610910 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of cotton, 242.70 458.36 650.83 3,637.12 5,315.99 6,565.48 9.91
knitted or crocheted
611030 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats 108.90 147.18 204.05 4,522.55 5,840.17 6,607.22 3.09
and similar articles, of man-made fibres,
knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded
waistcoats)
610342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 82.46 159.06 180.05 854.52 1,524.28 1,748.68 10.30
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton,
knitted or crocheted (excl. swimwear and
underpants)
610821 Women’s or girls’ briefs and panties of 105.32 169.91 166.72 524.88 775.61 784.77 21.24
cotton, knitted or crocheted
610510 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton, knitted or 45.01 78.60 159.17 738.27 746.47 1,152.85 13.81
crocheted (excl. nightshirts, T-shirts,
singlets and other vests)
611120 Babies’ garments and clothing accessories 100.42 133.50 143.21 1,340.10 1,850.86 1,962.41 7.30
of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. hats)
610462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace 99.91 149.44 136.24 1,462.14 2,172.27 2,145.88 6.35
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton,
knitted or crocheted (excl. panties and
swimwear)
610343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 53.74 112.63 125.91 1,024.54 1,552.60 1,672.98 7.53
overalls, breeches and shorts of synthetic
fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl. swimwear
and underpants)
610822 Women’s or girls’ briefs and panties of 40.79 66.33 92.60 682.06 1,033.62 1,100.70 8.41
man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
Source: ITC Trade Map

Similarly, for products under HS Code 62 at level 6, the top 10 products are shown in the table below. Out of the top 10
products four of the top 10 products imported from Bangladesh by the US were made of man-made or synthetic fibers.
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Table 14: Top 10 Products imported from Bangladesh (HS Code 62) and its Percentage Share ($ million)
Percentage
United States of America’s United States of America’s
Share of
Product imports from Bangladesh imports from world
Product label Bangladesh
code
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
Year 2022
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, 1,158.89 1,549.94 2,123.24 3,669.90 4,898.74 6,122.44 34.68
breeches and shorts, of cotton (excl. knitted or
crocheted, underpants and swimwear)
620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace 711.09 956.65 1,275.58 3,616.62 4,393.88 5,294.71 24.09
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton (excl.
knitted or crocheted, panties and swimwear)
620520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton (excl. knitted or 431.98 415.50 651.93 1,556.23 1,539.48 2,335.70 27.91
crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other vests)
620343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, 168.76 223.07 450.39 1,296.47 1,785.33 2,565.57 17.56
breeches and shorts of synthetic fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted, underpants and
swimwear)
621210 Brassieres of all types of textile materials, 120.54 176.41 159.95 1,913.76 2,838.72 2,822.30 5.67
whether or not elasticated, incl. knitted or
crocheted
620140 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, - - 159.33 - - 1,938.32 8.22
cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits,
ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers)
620530 Men’s or boys’ shirts of man-made fibres (excl. 69.44 71.82 140.48 498.97 590.58 846.77 16.59
knitted or crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and
other vests)
620920 Babies’ garments and clothing accessories of 93.05 99.01 125.74 237.84 269.33 338.79 37.11
cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted and hats,
napkins and napkin liners [see 9619])
620130 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, - - 119.60 - - 620.40 19.28
cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton
(excl. knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles,
jackets, blazers and trousers)
620240 Women’s or girls’ overcoats, car-coats, capes, - - 119.07 - - 1,787.66 6.66
cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets, wind-cheaters,
wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits,
ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers)
Source: ITC Trade Map

In both the tables above for HS-61 and HS-62, after looking at the imports from Bangladesh to US from year 2020 to
2022, there seems to be a trend that Bangladesh’s exports to US are increasing in products that US is also increasingly
importing from the rest of the world and are declining where US imports are declining.
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 41

US Apparel Imports from India

India was the 9th largest trading partner of the US in 2022 and had a GDP of $ 3.39 trillion USD. India and the US enjoy
good trade relations with total imports from India to US in 2022 standing at $ 91.0 billion USD increasing from $ 76.0
billion USD in the previous year.

The top 3 products imported from India by the US in 2022 were Natural or cultured pearls, stones (HS Code 71),
Pharmaceutical products (HS Code 30), Nuclear reactors, boilers (HS Code 84).

The total apparel imports by the US from India were valued at $ 6.0 billion USD in 2022. The imports of HS-61 in 2022
were $ 2.8 billion USD. The top tariff lines imported by the US from India under HS Code 61 at level 6 in 2022 are shown
in the table below. Cotton heavy tariff lines dominate imports of apparel at HS-61 from India.

Table 15: Top 10 Products imported from India (HS Code 61) and its Percentage Share ($ million)
Share of
India in US
United States of America’s United States of America’s
total
Product imports from India imports from world
Product label imports
code 2022
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
%
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats 360.99 541.36 618.00 6,332.27 8,699.64 10,244.16 6.03
and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or
crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)
610910 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of cotton, 207.55 349.62 477.20 3,637.12 5,315.99 6,565.48 7.27
knitted or crocheted
611120 Babies’ garments and clothing accessories 217.19 340.93 412.21 1,340.10 1,850.86 1,962.41 21.01
of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. hats)
610510 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton, knitted or 137.68 136.86 224.15 738.27 746.47 1,152.85 19.44
crocheted (excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets
and other vests)
610711 Men’s or boys’ underpants and briefs of 127.52 190.28 169.70 684.03 953.86 885.41 19.17
cotton, knitted or crocheted
610462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace 37.22 113.75 94.39 1,462.14 2,172.27 2,145.88 4.40
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton,
knitted or crocheted (excl. panties and
swimwear)
610821 Women’s or girls’ briefs and panties of 50.23 69.69 84.13 524.88 775.61 784.77 10.72
cotton, knitted or crocheted
610831 Women’s or girls’ nightdresses and pyjamas 48.91 74.37 81.05 349.95 485.16 489.23 16.57
of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl.
T-shirts, vests and négligés)
610342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 22.95 62.01 74.83 854.52 1,524.28 1,748.68 4.28
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton,
knitted or crocheted (excl. swimwear and
underpants)
610442 Women’s or girls’ dresses of cotton, knitted 32.89 49.11 68.28 405.11 594.84 641.55 10.64
or crocheted (excl. petticoats)
Source: ITC Trade Map
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 42

For HS-62 at level 6, the top 10 products are shown in the table below. Four out of the top 10 products imported from
India are composed of man-made or synthetic fibers.

Table 16: Top 10 Products imported from India (HS Code 62) and its Percentage Share ($ million)
Share of
United States of America’s United States of America’s India in US
Product imports from India imports from world total imports
Product label 2022
code
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
%
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
620442 Women’s or girls’ dresses of cotton (excl. 151.89 268.58 453.77 479.08 702.75 1,062.48 42.71
knitted or crocheted and petticoats)
620630 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and 202.04 251.37 349.14 588.79 725.26 972.02 35.92
shirt-blouses of cotton (excl. knitted or
crocheted and vests)
620520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton (excl. knitted 158.43 200.48 302.69 1,556.23 1,539.48 2,335.70 12.96
or crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other
vests)
620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 95.18 147.02 199.95 3,669.90 4,898.74 6,122.44 3.27
overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton
(excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants and
swimwear)
621142 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other 68.59 112.63 162.80 382.66 452.40 531.61 30.62
garments, n.e.s. of cotton (excl. knitted or
crocheted)
620444 Women’s or girls’ dresses of artificial fibres 94.69 111.36 157.14 382.99 442.58 556.86 28.22
(excl. knitted or crocheted and petticoats)
620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace 79.34 94.46 147.70 3,616.62 4,393.88 5,294.71 2.79
overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton
(excl. knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear)
620443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of synthetic fibres 60.75 80.19 142.00 775.33 902.66 1,364.46 10.41
(excl. knitted or crocheted and petticoats)
620640 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and 110.18 126.64 138.80 783.17 732.15 932.58 14.88
shirt-blouses of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted and vests)
621143 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other 82.87 82.89 94.79 1,144.53 954.71 1,129.74 8.39
garments, n.e.s. of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted)
Source: ITC Trade Map

In both the tables above for HS-61 and HS-62, India’s exports to US are increasing in products that US is also increasingly
importing from the rest of the world and are declining where US imports are declining.
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 43

PAKISTAN’S
APPAREL
EXPORTS TO
THE US
 In both the tables above for HS-61 and HS-62, India’s exports to US are increasing in
THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 44
products that US is also increasingly importing from the rest of the world and are declining
where US imports are declining.

Pakistan’s
Pakistan’sApparel
ApparelExports
Exportstotothe
theUS
US
Pakistan
Pakistan ranksranks
49th as49 th as a trading partner for all US imports while for HS-61 it ranks 10th and
a trading partner for all US imports while for HS-61 it ranks 10th and for HS-62 it ranks as the 9th
for HS-62 it ranks as the 9th largest import partner.
largest import partner.

Pakistan’s
Pakistan’s shareshare
of the of the
US’s US’s
total totalofimports
imports of textiles
textiles and apparel isand apparel
shown in the is shown
figure inalong
below the figure
with itsbelow
Percentage
along with its Percentage share of US’s imports of HS Code 61 and HS Code 62. The
share of US’s imports of HS Code 61 and HS Code 62. The highlighted area in the figure shows Pakistan’s percentage
highlighted
share area in the figure shows Pakistan’s percentage share in US’s imports.
in US’s imports.

Figure 9: Imports of HS Code 61 and 62 of US and Pakistan’s Share

Figure 9: Imports of HS Code 61 and 62 of US and Pakistan’s Share

HS Code 61 HS Code 62
80.00 2.92 50.00
2.79 2.72 2.70
40.00 1.94
60.00 2.26

$ Billion
$ Billion

30.00
40.00
20.00
20.00 10.00
0.00 0.00
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
Year Year

US Imports from World US Imports from World

US Imports from Pakistan US Imports from Pakistan

Source: ITC Trade Map

Pakistan which is a developing country is included in the top 10 global textile exporters though its share in world textile
and clothing exports is just 2.2%. However, from the domestic economy perspective, Pakistan is highly dependent on the
textile sector.

Pakistani exports especially of textiles is mostly in the form of intermediate products such as yarn and fabric or low-end
finished apparel and home textiles.

Though, Pakistan is a textile exporting country, Pakistani companies have to import some raw materials and machinery
to run their production processes. Pakistan imports long-staple cotton from the US (Arizona), Egypt, and other countries.
It imports several types of manmade fibers (polyester, viscose, acrylic, and synthetic staples) from Korea, China, Vietnam,
Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan amongst others. The textile machineries and their parts are imported by Pakistan mostly
from European countries.

Pakistan’s exports in apparel and home textiles are heavy on cotton-dominant products. Adding to that, most products
are not value added and therefore have little room for higher profit margins.
 parts are imported by Pakistan mostly from European countries.
Pakistan’s exports in apparel and home textiles are heavy
THE USon cotton-dominant
MARKET FOR IMPORTEDproducts.
APPAREL & PAKISTAN 45
Adding to that, most products are not value added and therefore have little room for higher
profit margins.

Table 17: Export of Textile Group of Pakistan

Table 17: Export of Textile Group of Pakistan

Source: Economic Survey of Pakistan and author’s own calculations

Source: Economic Survey of Pakistan and author’s own calculations

The
The table
table below
below showsshows
the topthe top products
products under
under HS Code HS Code
61 that 61 that
are imported by are imported
the US by the
from Pakistan andUS
thefrom
Compound
Pakistan
Annual andRates
Growth the (CAGR).
Compound It alsoAnnual Growth
shows the Ratesof(CAGR).
total imports Itthe
the US for also shows
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products totalthe
imports of with
world along
the US
import for the same products from the world along with import CAGRs.
CAGRs.

Table 18: Top 20 Import Products from Pakistan to US and their CAGR ($ Million) (HS-61)
United States of America’s United States of America’s
Product imports from Pakistan imports from World
Rank Product label CAGR CAGR
code Value in Value in Value in Value Value Value
2020 2021 2022 in 2020 in 2021 in 2022
1 6110202069 Men’s or boys’ pullovers 119.25 192.61 264.56 30.43 2,155.82 3,034.54 3,721.93 19.96
and sim. Art. Of cotton
containing less than 36
percent by weight of flax
fibers …
2 6115959000 Socks and oth hosiery, 102.52 164.24 180.87 20.83 424.79 607.50 671.13 16.47
for varicose veins, and
ftwr w/out applied soles,
knitted or crocheted, of
cotton: …
3 6110202041 Men’s sweatshirts, knitted 67.02 120.41 170.34 36.47 636.04 1,021.93 1,399.28 30.06
or crocheted of cotton:
containing
4 6109100012 Men’s cotton other 77.75 96.24 127.55 17.94 1,440.55 2,207.53 2,731.33 23.77
t-shirts, knitted or
crocheted, except
underwear
5 6110202079 Women’s or girls’ 50.49 77.16 101.32 26.14 2,659.84 3,398.17 3,570.19 10.31
pullovers and sim. Art. Of
cotton, …
6 6115969020 Socks and other hosiery, 62.50 90.37 93.73 14.46 1,315.27 1,781.90 1,751.15 10.01
etc., knitted or
crocheted, of syn fibers:
…
7 6103421020 Men’s trousers and 22.75 77.41 87.15 56.46 430.25 781.07 904.77 28.12
breeches, knitted or
crochetted: of cotton
8 6101200010 Overcoats, car coats, 24.94 49.79 67.92 39.65 208.51 276.87 390.62 23.27
capes, cloaks, anoraks,
incl. Ski jackets,
windcheaters, wind-
jackets and similar
articles of cotton, …
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 46

United States of America’s United States of America’s

Product imports from Pakistan imports from World
Rank Product label CAGR CAGR
code Value in Value in Value in Value Value Value
2020 2021 2022 in 2020 in 2021 in 2022
9 6105100010 Men’s shirts, knitted or 36.88 36.07 50.00 10.68 626.52 652.13 981.43 16.14
crocheted, of cotton
10 6110202046 Women’s sweatshirts, 17.71 36.65 42.81 34.21 229.08 412.13 534.52 32.63
knitted or crocheted of
cotton: containing
11 6103421050 Men’s shorts, knitted or 13.22 27.52 42.10 47.13 166.00 312.76 362.90 29.79
crocheted, of cotton
12 6107110010 Men’s underpants and 9.26 55.60 41.59 64.98 521.02 737.15 740.76 12.45
briefs, knitted or
crocheted, of cotton
13 6104622011 Women’s trousers and 14.61 32.91 29.14 25.87 420.01 746.28 651.21 15.74
breeches, knitted or
crocheted, of cotton,
other
14 6109100004 Men’s or boys’ cotton 13.37 27.93 27.57 27.26 358.65 503.59 538.44 14.50
t-shirts, knit or crocheted,
all white, short sleeves,
…
15 6107910030 Men’s or boys’ sleepwear 7.48 22.00 25.41 50.30 51.61 92.03 107.76 27.81
and similar articles,
knitted or crocheted: of
cotton
16 6103421040 Boys’ trousers and 6.81 19.75 19.35 41.66 199.42 318.81 324.71 17.64
breeches, knitted or
crochetted: of cotton,
other than for playsuits
17 6102200010 Women’s or girls’ 8.25 10.34 18.13 30.02 153.10 220.04 284.29 22.91
overcoats, car coats,
capes, cloaks, anoraks,
incl. Ski jackets,
windcheaters, wind-
jackets and similar
articles of cotton, …
18 6114303060 Men’s or boys’ other 7.21 9.89 16.02 30.48 81.97 110.21 149.46 22.17
garments, knitted or
crocheted, of man-made
fibers: other apparel
19 6109100040 Women’s cotton t-shirts, 7.26 10.18 14.50 25.93 653.92 1,076.51 1,305.07 25.90
knitted or crocheted,
except underwear
20 6110202044 Boys’ sweatshirts, knitted 2.53 6.27 13.94 76.58 51.07 80.34 141.19 40.36
or crocheted of cotton:
containing
Source: ITC Trade Map

Table above shows that the top 20 tariff lines under HS-61 contributed exports of $ 1,434.0 million USD in 2022 or
about 80.8% of total exports under HS-61 from Pakistan to the US. A further analysis of the top 20 tariff lines shows that
18 of the top 20 items were cotton based. The 2 tariff lines in the top 20 which were non-cotton based contributed $
109.8 million USD or 6.2% of the exports of the top 20 tariff lines. Further, 18 out of the top 20 tariff lines in HS-61 had
a positive CAGR for imports from Pakistan and though CAGR was positive, it was increasing at a much higher rate as
compared to CAGRs for US imports. In the 2 MMF categories in Pakistan’s top 20 exports to the US, again Pakistan’s
CAGR is higher than the CAGR for US imports. For the ‘2’ tariff lines in the MMF category, Pakistan had an import share
of 27.0% and 5.4%
 THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN 47

Table below shows the top 20 products that are imported into the US from Pakistan for HS-62 along with their CAGRs.

Table 19: Top 20 Import Products from Pakistan to US and its CAGR ($ Million) (HS-62)
Product United States of America’s United States of America’s
Product label
code imports from Pakistan imports from world
Rank CAGR CAGR
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
1 6204628011 Women’s blue denim trousers 142.78 201.81 244.23 19.60 1,250.55 1,621.18 1,805.28 13.02
and breeches of cotton, not
knitted or crocheted nesoi
2 6203424511 Men’s blue denim trousers and 92.64 162.38 225.47 34.51 1,195.86 1,706.22 1,968.62 18.08
breeches of cotton, not knitted
or crocheted nesoi
3 6204628021 Women’s trousers and breeches 69.88 112.92 139.75 25.99 1,290.90 1,486.65 1,839.95 12.54
of cotton, not knitted or
crocheted, nesoi
4 6203424516 Men’s trousers and breeches of 48.53 80.93 109.91 31.32 1,205.91 1,693.38 2,224.65 22.64
cotton, not knitted or crocheted,
nesoi
5 6204628056 Women’s shorts of cotton, not 34.14 56.55 87.44 36.82 502.99 606.05 818.73 17.63
knitted or crocheted, nesoi
6 6211421081 Women’s or girls’ other apparel, 50.46 46.16 42.77 5.36 142.27 175.30 168.52 5.80
of cotton, not knitted nesoi
7 6203424551 Men’s shorts of cotton, not 13.81 25.78 32.85 33.50 486.39 577.10 809.45 18.50
knitted or crocheted, nesoi
8 6204628041 Girls’ blue denim trousers and 7.26 18.58 23.29 47.47 124.57 172.16 202.25 17.53
breeches of cotton, not knitted
or crocheted, nesoi
9 6203424546 Boys’ trousers and breeches of 8.63 14.42 21.21 34.94 259.77 263.69 363.95 11.90
cotton, not knitted or crocheted,
nesoi
10 6216005820 Gloves, mittens and mitts, of all 16.95 16.22 20.66 6.82 163.10 165.84 192.40 5.66
types of textile materials (excl.
Knitted or crocheted and for
babies) : of man-made fibers:
fourchettes, sidewalls, less than
36 percent of wool or fine
animal hair
11 6211431091 Women’s or girls’ other apparel, 19.35 16.42 19.62 0.48 478.37 286.90 309.48 13.51
of man-made fibers, not knitted
nesoi
12 6203424536 Boys’ blue denim trousers and 14.84 19.73 19.30 9.17 206.61 244.79 253.40 7.04
breeches of cotton, not knitted
or crocheted, nesoi
13 6202308061 Women’s anoraks, wind-breakers - - 13.57 0.00 - - 278.70 0.00
and similar articles, not knitted,
of cotton: other nesoi
14 6203221000 Men’s or boys’ ensembles, not 4.67 8.62 10.63 31.54 6.71 12.07 14.17 28.26
knitted, of cotton, judo, karate,
and other oriental martial arts
uniforms
15 6204628066 Girls’ shorts of cotton, not 4.32 6.90 9.96 32.05 118.81 137.38 174.28 13.62
knitted or crocheted, nesoi
16 6204628051 Girls’ trousers and breeches of 4.44 10.53 8.50 24.20 120.99 141.65 151.13 7.70
cotton, not knitted or crocheted,
nesoi
17 6203420716 Men’s trousers and breeches of 5.28 11.94 7.46 12.21 23.11 32.82 35.19 15.05
cotton, not knitted or crocheted,
nesoi rpo
18 6203424561 Boys’ shorts of cotton, not 1.94 5.25 6.69 51.12 168.42 191.79 246.10 13.48
knitted or crocheted, nesoi
19 6216003800 Gloves, mittens and mitts, of all 3.29 4.34 6.57 25.95 6.94 7.64 10.71 15.55
types of textile materials (excl.
knitted or crocheted and for
babies) : of cotton: no
fourchettes, sidewalls
20 6204221000 Women’s or girls’ ensembles, of 2.20 3.35 4.51 27.05 5.30 9.02 13.77 37.45
cotton, not knitted, judo, karate
and other oriental martial arts
uniforms
Source: ITC Trade Map
 Table above shows that the top 20 tariff lines under HS-62 contributed exports of $ 1,054.4
THE US MARKET FOR IMPORTED APPAREL & PAKISTAN
million USD in 2022 or about 87.8% of total exports under HS-62 from Pakistan to the US. A 48
further analysis of the top 20 tariff lines shows that 18 of the top 20 items were cotton
based. The 2 tariff lines in the top 20 which were non-cotton based contributed $ 40.3
millionthat
Table above shows USD
theor 3.4%
top of the
20 tariff exports
lines of thecontributed
under HS-62 top 20 tariff lines
exports of (from those
$ 1,054.4 20 USD
million products).
in 2022In
orthe
about 87.8% 2ofMMF
total exports under HS-62 from Pakistan to the US. A further analysis of the top 20 tariff
categories in Pakistan’s top 20 exports to the US, one tariff line had a CAGR lower lines shows that
18 of the top 20 items were cotton based. The 2 tariff lines in the top 20 which were non-cotton based contributed $
than that of the US’s import CAGR, while for the other tariff line, Pakistan’s CAGR was higher
40.3 million USD or 3.4% of the exports of the top 20 tariff lines (from those 20 products). In the 2 MMF categories in
than the CAGR for US imports for that tariff line.
Pakistan’s top 20 exports to the US, one tariff line had a CAGR lower than that of the US’s import CAGR, while for the
other tariff line, Pakistan’s
Further, 15 CAGR
out ofwas
thehigher thantariff
top 20 the CAGR
linesfor
in US imports
HS-62 hadfora that
CAGR tariff line.
which was higher than the
CAGR for imports into the US – clearly Pakistan’s exports are growing, but they are majorly
Further, 15 out of the top 20 tariff lines in HS-62 had a CAGR which was higher than the CAGR for imports into the US
growing
– clearly Pakistan’s in tariff
exports lines where
are growing, the
but they areUS’s CAGR
majorly for imports
growing is lower
in tariff lines where than Pakistan’s
the US’s CAGR forrate of is
imports
increase.
lower than Pakistan’s rate of increase.

The figure below shows the current share of Pakistan’s exports to US imports of HS-61 and
The figure below shows the current share of Pakistan’s exports to US imports of HS-61 and HS-62 and forecasts the
share till yearHS-62
2026. and forecasts the share till year 2026.

Figure 10: Pakistan’s Forecasted Share in US Imports

Figure 10: Pakistan’s Forecasted Share in US Imports

Pakistan's Forecasted Share in US's Total Imports

of HS 61 - 62
140.00
120.00
100.00
USD Million

80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
-
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

USA Pakistan
Source: ITC Trade Map

Source: ITC Trade Map

Pakistan’s Performance in the Top 20 HS-61 Imports of the US
Table 20 below shows the top 20 US apparel imports of HS-61 and Pakistan’s exports for these tariff lines:

Table 20: Top 20 US apparel imports of HS-61 and imports from Pakistan for these tariff lines
US Imports from the World USD Million US Imports from Pakistan USD Million
Pakistan’s
Share in
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
Rank Code Product label US
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
Imports
2022
1 611020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, 6,332.27 8,699.64 0,244.16 272.57 458.77 616.16 6.01
waistcoats and similar articles, of
cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl.
wadded waistcoats)
2 611030 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, 4,522.55 5,840.17 6,607.22 9.52 15.19 25.00 0.38
waistcoats and similar articles, of
man-made fibres, knitted or
crocheted (excl. wadded
waistcoats)
3 610910 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of 3,637.12 5,315.99 6,565.48 115.21 172.36 213.89 3.26
cotton, knitted or crocheted
4 610990 T-shirts, singlets and other vests of 1,453.68 2,064.89 2,737.77 9.18 7.75 11.04 0.40
textile materials, knitted or
crocheted (excl. cotton)
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US Imports from the World USD Million US Imports from Pakistan USD Million
Pakistan’s
Share in
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in
Rank Code Product label US
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022
Imports
2022
5 610463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 1,698.60 2,410.55 2,433.87 1.72 3.62 5.26 0.22
brace overalls, breeches and shorts
of synthetic fibres, knitted or
crocheted (excl. panties and
swimwear)
6 610462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 1,462.14 2,172.27 2,145.88 25.18 50.67 49.75 2.32
brace overalls, breeches and shorts
of cotton, knitted or crocheted
(excl. panties and swimwear)
7 611120 Babies’ garments and clothing 1,340.10 1,850.86 1,962.41 13.52 22.37 20.76 1.06
accessories of cotton, knitted or
crocheted (excl. hats)
8 611596 Full-length or knee-length 1,340.74 1,801.65 1,775.17 62.53 90.55 93.75 5.28
stockings, socks and other hosiery,
incl. footwear without applied
soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or
crocheted (excl. graduated
compression hosiery, pantyhose
and tights, women’s full-length or
knee-length stockings, measuring
per single yarn < 67 decitex, and
hosiery for babies)
9 610342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and 854.52 1,524.28 1,748.68 44.69 132.30 159.32 9.11
brace overalls, breeches and shorts
of cotton, knitted or crocheted
(excl. swimwear and underpants)
10 610343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and 1,024.54 1,552.60 1,672.98 5.70 9.86 14.28 0.85
brace overalls, breeches and shorts
of synthetic fibres, knitted or
crocheted (excl. swimwear and
underpants)
11 610520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of man-made 683.10 810.96 1,418.69 2.08 3.90 2.99 0.21
fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl.
nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and
other vests)
12 611430 Special garments for professional, 802.60 1,022.16 1,262.30 8.04 11.59 18.00 1.43
sporting or other purposes, n.e.s.,
of man-made fibres, knitted or
crocheted
13 610510 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton, 738.27 746.47 1,152.85 39.19 38.06 56.58 4.91
knitted or crocheted (excl.
nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and
other vests)
14 611241 Women’s or girls’ swimwear of 626.76 878.88 1,127.51 0.00 0.01 0.11 0.01
synthetic fibres, knitted or
crocheted
15 610822 Women’s or girls’ briefs and 682.06 1,033.62 1,100.70 0.00 1.05 2.03 0.18
panties of man-made fibres,
knitted or crocheted
16 610832 Women’s or girls’ nightdresses and 692.36 1,008.46 1,070.67 0.70 0.87 2.99 0.28
pyjamas of man-made fibres,
knitted or crocheted (excl. T-shirts,
vests and négligés)
17 610443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of 603.01 721.61 1,057.77 0.23 0.33 0.38 0.04
synthetic fibres, knitted or
crocheted (excl. petticoats)
18 611610 Gloves, mittens and mitts, 687.35 755.38 891.38 29.69 45.42 31.22 3.50
impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated with plastics or rubber,
knitted or crocheted
19 610711 Men’s or boys’ underpants and 684.03 953.86 885.41 10.95 57.03 43.71 4.94
briefs of cotton, knitted or
crocheted
20 610821 Women’s or girls’ briefs and 524.88 775.61 784.77 7.53 6.34 5.57 0.71
panties of cotton, knitted or
crocheted
Source: ITC Trade Map
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An analysis of the top 20 US imports of HS-61 shows the following:

ƒ 12 tariff lines are for synthetic or MMF articles

ƒ For the 8 tariff lines which are cotton based, Pakistan’s market share is between 0.71% for HS-610821 – “Women’s
or girls’ briefs and panties of cotton, knitted or crocheted” with total imports of US$5.6 million to 9.1% for HS-610342
– “Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. swimwear and
underpants)” with total imports of US$159.3 million in total imports of $ 1.7 billion USD.
ƒ Pakistan’s largest contributor in cotton-based apparel exports to the US in 2022 was HS-611020 – “Jerseys, pullovers,
cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)” with total exports of $
616.1 million USD in total US imports of $ 10.2 billion USD.
ƒ For the 12 tariff lines of synthetic or MMF apparel, Pakistan’s market share is between <0.5% to a maximum of 5.3%. The 5.3%
market share is for HS-611596 – “Full-length or knee-length stockings, socks and other hosiery, incl. footwear without applied
soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl. graduated compression hosiery, pantyhose and tights, women’s full-
length or knee-length stockings, measuring per single yarn < 67 decitex, and hosiery for babies)”. Pakistan’s total exports for
the 5.3% market share was $ 93.8 million USD out of total imports of $ 1.8 billion USD.
ƒ In the largest US import tariff line of HS-611030 – “Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, of man-
made fibres, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)” with total US imports of US$6.6 billion, exports from
Pakistan were worth $ 25.0 million USD or 0.4% of US imports.
ƒ In the 12 tariff lines for synthetic or MMF apparel, other than HS611596 where Pakistan had exports of US$93.8
million, the next highest performing tariff line was HS-611610 – “Gloves, mittens and mitts, impregnated, coated,
covered or laminated with plastics or rubber, knitted or crocheted” with total exports of $ 31.2 million USD out of total
imports of $ 891.3 million USD.

Pakistan’s Performance in the Top 20 HS-62 Imports of the US

Table 21 below shows the top 20 US apparel imports for HS-62 and Pakistan’s exports for these tariff lines:

Table 21: Top 20 US apparel imports for HS-62 and Pakistan’s exports for these tariff lines
US Imports from the World US Imports from Pakistan
Pakistan’s
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Share in US
Rank Code Product label
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022 Imports
2022
1 620342 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 3,669.90 4,898.74 6,122.44 190.97 327.78 429.09 7.01
overalls, breeches and shorts, of cotton
(excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants
and swimwear)
2 620462 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 3,616.62 4,393.88 5,294.71 268.36 416.66 524.34 9.90
brace overalls, breeches and shorts of
cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted,
panties and swimwear)
3 621210 Brassieres of all types of textile 1,913.76 2,838.72 2,822.30 0.27 0.22 0.64 0.02
materials, whether or not elasticated,
incl. knitted or crocheted
4 620343 Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace 1,296.47 1,785.33 2,565.57 1.67 3.15 4.04 0.16
overalls, breeches and shorts of
synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted, underpants and swimwear)
5 620520 Men’s or boys’ shirts of cotton (excl. 1,556.23 1,539.48 2,335.70 3.28 5.09 6.21 0.27
knitted or crocheted, nightshirts,
singlets and other vests)
6 620140 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, - - 1,938.32 - - 5.14 0.27
capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets,
wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles,
jackets, blazers and trousers)
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US Imports from the World US Imports from Pakistan

Pakistan’s
Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Value in Share in US
Rank Code Product label
2020 2021 2022 2020 2021 2022 Imports
2022
7 620240 Women’s or girls’ overcoats, car-coats, - - 1,787.66 - - 1.09 0.06
capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets,
wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles,
jackets, blazers and trousers)
8 620463 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 881.05 1,044.62 1,471.26 1.94 1.54 2.42 0.16
brace overalls, breeches and shorts of
synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or
crocheted, panties and swimwear)
9 620443 Women’s or girls’ dresses of synthetic 775.33 902.66 1,364.46 0.49 0.67 0.24 0.02
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted and
petticoats)
10 621143 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other 1,144.53 954.71 1,129.74 22.42 19.35 24.47 2.17
garments, n.e.s. of man-made fibres
(excl. knitted or crocheted)
11 620442 Women’s or girls’ dresses of cotton 479.08 702.75 1,062.48 0.81 0.92 1.29 0.12
(excl. knitted or crocheted and
petticoats)
12 620630 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and 588.79 725.26 972.02 4.93 4.27 3.14 0.32
shirt-blouses of cotton (excl. knitted or
crocheted and vests)
13 620640 Women’s or girls’ blouses, shirts and 783.17 732.15 932.58 0.94 1.09 1.16 0.12
shirt-blouses of man-made fibres (excl.
knitted or crocheted and vests)
14 621010 Garments made up of felt or 4,679.54 1,580.37 877.06 4.36 2.88 0.30 0.03
nonwovens, whether or not
impregnated, coated, covered or
laminated (excl. babies’ garments and
clothing accessories)
15 620530 Men’s or boys’ shirts of man-made 498.97 590.58 846.77 0.43 0.55 0.92 0.11
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted,
nightshirts, singlets and other vests)
16 620469 Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and 489.05 495.14 711.17 0.70 2.12 2.47 0.35
brace overalls, breeches and shorts of
textile materials (excl. of wool, fine
animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres,
knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear)
17 620130 Men’s or boys’ overcoats, car-coats, - - 620.40 - - 10.78 1.74
capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets,
wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar
articles, of cotton (excl. knitted or
crocheted, suits, ensembles, jackets,
blazers and trousers)
18 621040 Men’s or boys’ garments of textile 542.42 670.44 562.37 0.72 1.54 1.34 0.24
fabrics, rubberised or impregnated,
coated, covered or laminated with
plastics or other substances (excl. of
the type described in heading 6201,
and babies’ garments and clothing
accessories)
19 620444 Women’s or girls’ dresses of artificial 382.99 442.58 556.86 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.00
fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted and
petticoats)
20 621142 Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other 382.66 452.40 531.61 57.27 52.44 53.40 10.05
garments, n.e.s. of cotton (excl. knitted
or crocheted)
Source: ITC Trade Map
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An analysis of the top 20 US imports of HS-62 shows the following:

ƒ 13 tariff lines are for synthetic or MMF articles

ƒ For the 7 tariff lines which are cotton based, Pakistan’s market share is between 0.1% for HS-620442– “Women’s or
girls’ dresses of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted and petticoats)” with total exports of $ 1.3 million USD to 10.1% for
HS-621142 – “Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other garments, n.e.s. of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted)” with total
exports of $ 53.4 million USD in total imports of $ 1.7 billion USD.
ƒ Pakistan’s largest contributor in cotton-based apparel exports under HS-62 to the US in 2022 was HS-620462–
“Women’s or girls’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, panties and
swimwear)” with total exports of $ 524.3 million USD in total US imports of $ 5.3 billion USD.
ƒ For the 13 tariff lines of synthetic or MMF apparel, Pakistan’s market share is between <0.5% to a maximum of 2.1%.
The 2.1% market share is for HS-621143 – “Women’s or girls’ tracksuits and other garments, n.e.s. of man-made fibres
(excl. knitted or crocheted)”. Pakistan’s total exports for the 2.1% market share was $ 24.5 million USD out of total
imports of $ 1.1 billion USD.
ƒ In the largest US import tariff line of HS-620342 – “Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts,
of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants and swimwear)” with total US imports of $ 6.1 billion USD, exports
from Pakistan were worth $ 429.1 million USD or 7.0% of US imports.
ƒ In the 13 tariff lines for synthetic or MMF apparel, other than HS-621143 where Pakistan had exports of $ 24.5
million USD, the next highest performing tariff line was HS-620343 – “Men’s or boys’ trousers, bib and brace overalls,
breeches and shorts of synthetic fibres (excl. knitted or crocheted, underpants and swimwear)” with total exports of $ 4.0
million USD out of total US imports of $ 2.6 billion USD.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendations
Apparel manufactured out of synthetic or man-made fiber from Pakistan has significant potential for growth and can
contribute to the country’s overall exports. Development of this industry will have a positive impact on the overall
exports of the country.

Consensus among various stakeholders:

A consensus needs to be developed between the various industry players; i.e., the apparel manufacturers and the local
industry involved in the production of synthetic/polyester fiber. For synthetic/polyester apparel exports to increase, the
local apparel industry must have the same access to raw material as international competitors. At the same time a
considerable amount of investment has been made by the polyester industry in plants and this needs to be safeguarded.

Correct classification of raw material:

Most of the new materials which have been developed in the past 10 to 15 years are not classified separately by the
Pakistan Customs. In the absence of an updated classification, these new materials are subjected to tariffs which have
been imposed to protect domestic manufacturers who in most cases don’t make these products. It is therefore important
that proper HS-codes be assigned to these products.

Facilitate Pakistan becoming an apparel manufacturing hub:

The government needs to have in place a policy which encourages manufacturers to import for export duty free all raw
materials including yarn, fabric, accessories, packing material used in the manufacture of apparel.

Promote JVs in the apparel sector:

JVs in the apparel sector need to be promoted, in addition to ease of issuance of work visas for technical and managerial
staff, tax holidays for the units and zero or very low-income tax rates for expatriate staff need to be offered. In addition,
there should be no restrictions on repatriation of profits or salaries of expat staff.

Upskilling of Manpower:

A comprehensive plan needs to be implemented for upskilling manpower. Though some processes are common, others
need to be learnt. The government and industry need to develop some sort of a PPP to implement this and to ensure that
the upskilling is done in skills which are in demand

Industry Standards Need to be Mandated:

Industry standards need to be mandated to ensure that locally produced MMF apparel meets international standards, not
just of the fabric but also the apparel.

Incentivize apparel made from Synthetic fiber/MMF:

Government incentives for the apparel sector need to be focused on apparel made from synthetic or man-made fiber.

Special Economic Zones for Apparel

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) for apparel are needed to promote the sector, clustering will help the sector grow at a
faster rate. However, the size of the plots in the SEZ need to reflect the demands of the sector.
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In-dept Market Research

Better information is needed by the apparel sector regarding trends in the global synthetic apparel sector. Government
& industry need to work to identify the key markets and the marketing strategies for each.

Trade delegations to promote exports

Industry needs to have greater exposure through visits to the key markets and through industry specific exhibitions in the
key markets.

Promote sustainability & eco-friendly practices:

Industry will need to embrace sustainability and eco-friendly practices including the carbon footprint.
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Annexures
Annexure 1
Top US Imports of HS Codes 61 and the top suppliers
Below are imports of HS Code 61 of products that were imported with a value of over $ 50.0 million USD and their
corresponding top import source. These products are at HS level 10 (tariff line) and only those products are in the list that
have man-made fiber or synthetic fibers in them.

Table 22: Top Products imported over $ 50.0 million at tariff line HS Code 61 and its trading Partners
Imports of US (million $)
Biggest
Import Import Import Import Import
export
Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
partner
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
(2022)
6104632006 Women’s Trousers And Breeches, Knitted Or 1,055.10 1,062.03 1,099.02 1,418.30 1,400.10 Vietnam
Crocheted, Of Synthetic Fibers, ...
6104432010 Women’s Dresses, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Synthetic 1,076.35 962.61 505.95 598.94 918.83 China
Fiber, …
6112410010 Women’s Swimwear, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of 729.73 675.51 484.02 700.09 873.00 Vietnam
Synthetic Fibers, …
6103431520 Men’s Trousers And Breeches, Knitted Or Crocheted, 485.81 520.63 401.17 652.05 699.57 Vietnam
Of Synthetic Fibers, …
6103431550 Men’s Shorts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Synthetic 369.46 349.28 321.93 478.20 522.91 Jordan
Fibers, …
6104632030 Women’s Shorts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Synthetic 129.21 154.02 181.95 365.63 409.03 Vietnam
Fibers, …
6104632011 Women’s Trousers And Breeches, Knitted Or 315.51 294.30 255.73 380.42 360.92 Vietnam
Crocheted, Of Synthetic Fibers, Other
6103431570 Boys’ Shorts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Synthetic 178.45 177.08 150.40 200.79 259.53 Vietnam
Fibers,
6103431540 Boys’ Trousers And Breeches, Knitted Or Crocheted, 168.52 172.10 139.44 206.05 174.91 Vietnam
Of Synthetic Fibers, …
6104532010 Women’s Skirts And Divided Skirts, Knitted Or 119.58 119.04 74.67 107.59 170.59 Vietnam
Crocheted, Of Synthetic Fibers, …
6112410020 Girls’ Swimwear, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Synthetic 125.15 123.10 92.32 116.57 164.80 China
Fibers, …
6104432020 Girls’ Dresses, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Synthetic 150.04 142.76 91.76 113.97 127.11 China
Fiber, …
6104632026 Girls’ Trousers And Breeches, Knitted Or Crocheted, 72.07 76.08 72.60 110.38 107.94 Vietnam
Of Synthetic Fibers, …
6116938800 Gloves, Mittens And Mitts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of 106.95 116.10 86.39 95.16 106.53 China
Synthetic Fiber:, …
6111305070 Babies’ Garments And Clothing Accessories Of 93.33 101.31 75.37 84.50 98.55 China
Synthetic Fibres, Knitted Or Crocheted (Excl. Hats)
6116930800 Gloves, Mittens And Mitts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of 63.05 87.77 68.58 79.80 95.21 China
Synthetic Fiber, …
6112410030 Women’s Swimwear, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of 60.34 59.82 44.83 55.34 77.56 China
Synthetic Fibers, …
6111305020 Babies’ Garments And Clothing Accessories Of 49.56 54.70 37.58 60.78 76.64 China
Synthetic Fibres, Knitted Or Crocheted (Excl. Hats):
SETS
6104632060 Girls’ Shorts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Synthetic 43.37 47.69 41.01 53.74 75.88 Vietnam
Fibers, …
6104332000 Women’s Or Girls’ Suit-Type Jackets And Blazers, 60.14 61.32 33.72 38.00 69.34 Vietnam
Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Synthetic Fibers, …
6115210010 Panty Hose And Tights, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of 71.71 84.81 51.05 53.93 65.80 China
Synthetic Fibers, …
6110303059 Women’s Or Girls’ Pullovers And Similar Articles Of 3,315.51 3,181.79 2,130.73 2,494.80 2,468.85 Vietnam
Man-Made Fibers, …
6110303053 Men’s Or Boys’ Pullovers And Similar Articles Of 1,870.90 1,804.57 1,318.13 1,757.12 2,260.64 Vietnam
Man-Made Fibers, …
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Imports of US (million $)
Biggest
Import Import Import Import Import
export
Code Product label value in value in value in value in value in
partner
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
(2022)
6105202010 Men’s Shirts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Man-Made 849.26 894.25 645.58 776.27 1,347.72 Vietnam
Fibers, Containing Less Than 23 Percent Of Wool Or
Fine Animal Hair
6108229020 Women’s Briefs And Panties, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of 771.52 767.03 662.59 1,004.68 1,059.36 China
Man-Made Fibers
6109901007 Men’s T-Shirts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Other Textile 711.00 767.08 490.87 721.84 1,042.69 Honduras
Materials: Of Man-Made Fibers
6110303041 Men’s Sweatshirts, Knitted Or Crocheted Of 457.94 575.78 421.76 761.00 940.11 Honduras
Man-Made Fibers, Containing Less Than 30 Percent By
Weight Of Silk Or Silk Waste
6108320010 Women’s Nightdresses And Pajamas, Knitted Or 471.03 483.03 506.98 761.06 816.18 China
Crocheted, Of Man-Made Fibers
6107120010 Men’s Underpants And Briefs, Knitted Or Crocheted, 436.89 418.66 359.32 549.09 634.23 China
Of Man-Made Fibers
6114301020 Women’s Or Girls’ Other Garments, Knitted Or 404.53 346.67 312.09 454.49 519.60 China
Crocheted, Of Man-Made Fibers: Tops
6109901050 Women’s T-Shirts, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Other 312.25 350.59 248.88 371.70 457.95 China
Textile Materials: Of Man-Made Fibers
6108920030 Women’s Bathrobes, Dressing Gowns, Negligees, And 389.29 390.87 359.18 463.87 456.75 China
Similar Articles, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Man-Made
Fibers
6106202010 Women’s Blouses And Shirts, Knitted Or Crocheted, 433.27 359.20 239.04 277.57 452.90 Vietnam
Of Man-Made Fibers, ...
6116105520 Other Gloves, Knitted Or Crocheted, Greater Than Or 317.97 327.62 331.13 370.67 445.67 China
Equal To 50 Percent Mfa Fibers, No Fourchettes,
Impregnated, Subject To Man-Made Fibers Restraints
6110303020 Women’s Other Sweaters, Of Man-Made Fibers, … 363.56 419.10 296.39 361.49 379.21 China
6104442010 Women’s Dresses, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Artificial 438.97 391.20 234.28 253.60 333.02 China
Fibers, …
6104692030 Women’s Or Girls’ Trousers And Breeches, Knitted Or 248.76 227.59 193.22 276.93 238.09 Vietnam
Crocheted, Of Artificial Fibers, …
6110303059 Women’s Or Girls’ Pullovers And Similar Articles Of 3,315.51 3,181.79 2,130.73 2,494.80 2,468.85 Vietnam
Man-Made Fibers, …
6104442010 Women’s Dresses, Knitted Or Crocheted, Of Artificial 438.97 391.20 234.28 253.60 333.02 China
Fibers, …
6104692030 Women’s Or Girls’ Trousers And Breeches, Knitted Or 248.76 227.59 193.22 276.93 238.09 Vietnam
Crocheted, Of Artificial Fibers, …
Source: ITC Trade Map

The Table shows that products that have man-made, synthetic, or artificial fibers are mostly imported from China and
Vietnam and both countries have a sizable market shares.
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US Trading Partners
Annexure 2
Figure 11: US Trading Partners for product lines with Import Values over $ 50 Million
US Trading Partners
(HS Code 61)
Figure 11: US Trading Partners for product lines
Trading
withPartners for HS
Import Values overCode
$ 50 61 (over
Million (HS $50
Codemillion)
61)

Hondorus Jordan
5% 3%

Vietnam
45%

China
47%

Vietnam China Hondorus Jordan

Source: ITC Trade Map

Source: ITC Trade Map
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Annexure 3
Top US Imports of HS Codes of 62 and its top suppliers
The table below shows the products at Tariff line HS Code 62. These products have an import value greater than $ 50.0
million and the top supplier countries are also shown in the Table. Overall, China and Vietnam are top importing partners
for US apparel products that are made using man-made, synthetic, or artificial fibers.

Table 23: Top Products imported over $ 50.0 million at tariff line HS Code 62 and its trading Partners
Imports of US (Million $)
Biggest
Import Import Import Import Import
Export
Code Product Label Value In Value In Value In Value In Value In
Partner
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
(2022)
6204434030 Women’s Dresses, Of Synthetic Fibers, Not Knitted, 1,066.25 1,049.90 666.29 792.21 1,195.88 China
With Less Than Two Colors In The Warp
6203439010 Men’s Trousers And Breeches, Not Knitted, Of 732.61 757.18 556.76 776.69 1,014.89 Bangladesh
Synthetic Fibers Nesoi
6203439030 Men’s Shorts, Not Knitted, Of Synthetic Fibers Nesoi 445.94 467.85 426.30 611.38 908.77 Vietnam
6204639010 Women’s Trousers And Breeches, Of Synthetic Fibers, 680.56 709.17 558.91 595.43 852.95 Vietnam
Not Knitted Nesoi
6204639032 Women’s Shorts, Of Synthetic Fibers, Not Knitted 179.58 207.51 181.97 264.39 340.31 Vietnam
Nesoi
6203437590 Men’s Or Boys’ Trousers/Breeches, Water Resistent, Of 110.56 137.35 107.17 151.03 247.95 Vietnam
Synthetic Fibers Cont. Less Than 36 Percent By Weight
Of Wool/Fine Animal Hair, Not Knit, Nesoi
6204533010 Women’s Skirts And Divided Skirts, Of Synthetic 172.48 204.34 148.75 151.49 243.98 China
Fibers, Not Knitted, Containing Less Than 36 Percent
Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair
6204335010 Women’s Suit-Type Jackets And Blazers, Of Synthetic 209.06 209.85 126.42 108.35 238.18 Vietnam
Fibers, Not Knitted, Other
6203332010 Men’s Suit-Type Jackets And Blazers, Not Knitted, Of 173.51 188.38 96.55 84.88 194.31 Vietnam
Synthetic Fibers, Containing Less Than 36 Percent By
Weight Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair
6214300000 Shawls, Scarves, Mufflers, Mantillas, Veils And The 175.14 179.08 160.18 148.59 138.82 China
Like, Of Synthetic Fibers, Not Knitted Or Crocheted
6204434040 Girls’ Dresses, Of Synthetic Fibers, Not Knitted, With 119.26 109.41 66.31 58.48 92.86 China
Less Than Two Colors In The Warp
6203439040 Boys’ Shorts, Not Knitted, Of Synthetic Fibers, Not 36.59 53.65 49.21 55.54 89.62 Vietnam
Imported As Parts Of Playsuits Nesoi
6203332010 Men’s Suit-Type Jackets And Blazers, Not Knitted, Of 173.51 188.38 96.55 84.88 194.31 Vietnam
Synthetic Fibers, Containing Less Than 36 Percent By
Weight Of Wool Or Fine Animal Hair
6204637590 Women’s Or Girls’ Water-Resistant Trousers/Breeches/ 57.46 56.60 39.65 46.44 72.29 Vietnam
Shorts Of Synthetic Fibers Cont. Less Than 36% By
Weight Of Wool/Fine Animal Hair, Not Knit, Nesoi
6203122010 Men’s Suits, Not Knitted, Of Synthetic Fibers, Less 61.56 57.15 25.47 22.13 60.91 China
Than 36 Percent Wool Or Fine Animal Hair
6204639040 Girls’ Shorts, Of Synthetic Fibers, Not Knitted, Other 28.42 31.50 32.69 37.42 55.42 Vietnam
Than For Playsuits Nesoi
6212109020 Brassieres, Not Containing Lace Or Net Or 1,716.09 1,679.78 1,517.29 2,304.19 2,315.25 China
Embroidery, Of Man-Made Fibers, Whether Or Not
Knitted Or Crocheted
6201407000 Men’s Or Boys’ Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 976.22 Vietnam
Articles, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers: Less Than
36 Percent Wool, Water Resistant, No Dow Nesoi
6206403030 Women’s Blouses, Shirts, And Shirt Blouses, Of 1,260.26 1,155.83 689.35 648.34 821.40 China
Man-Made Fibers, Not Knitted, With Less Than Two
Colors In The Warp And/Or The Filling
6202407000 Women’s Or Girls’ Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 715.99 China
Articles, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers, Water
Resistent, Not Down-Filled Nesoi
6205302070 Men’s Other Shirts, Of Man-Made Fibers, Not Knitted, 432.01 463.56 371.40 440.11 603.53 Bangladesh
With Less Than Two Colors In The Warp And/Or The
Filling
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Imports of US (Million $)
Biggest
Import Import Import Import Import
Export
Code Product Label Value In Value In Value In Value In Value In
Partner
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
(2022)
6211431060 Women’s Or Girls’ Blouses, Shirts And Shirt-Blouses, 498.84 453.09 339.45 379.19 463.38 Vietnam
And Similar Upper Body Garments Excluded From
Heading 6206, Of Man-Made Fibers, Not Knitted
Nesoi
6212105020 Brassieres, Containing Lace Or Net Or Embroidery, Of 429.05 387.97 289.56 361.32 332.69 China
Man-Made Fibers, Whether Or Not Knitted Or
Crocheted
6201407511 Men’s Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar Articles, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 316.90 Vietnam
Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers: Less Than 36
Percent By Weight Of Wool, Not Water Resistant
Nesoi
6211431091 Women’s Or Girls’ Other Apparel, Of Man-Made 299.89 298.46 478.37 286.90 309.48 China
Fibers, Not Knitted Nesoi
6202407511 Women’s Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar Articles, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 266.63 China
Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers, Not Water Resistant
Nesoi
6202405500 Women’s Or Girls’ Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 258.80 Vietnam
Articles, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers, Containing
10 Percent Or More Of Down Nesoi
6201405500 Men’s Or Boys’ Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 243.83 Vietnam
Articles, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers: Containing
10 Percent Or More By Weight Of Down Nesoi
6211111010 Men’s Swimwear, Of Man-Made Fibers, Not Knitted 103.64 132.43 124.43 154.40 231.96 Vietnam
6210405550 Men’s Or Boys’ Not Knit Man-Made Fiber Other 56.88 66.67 48.08 61.76 229.87 China
Apparel, Impregnated Fabric Nesoi
6216005820 Gloves, Mittens And Mitts, Of All Types Of Textile 181.05 172.77 163.10 165.84 192.40 China
Materials (Excl. Knitted Or Crocheted And For Babies)
: Of Man-Made Fibers:
6210205020 Men’s Or Boys’ Not Knit Man-Made Fiber Anoraks, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 190.19 Vietnam
Coats, Jackets, Etc, Impregnated Fabric Rpo
6202402020 Women’s Overcoats, Carcoats, Capes, Cloaks And 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 177.24 China
Similar Coats, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers,
Other
6212200020 Girdles And Panty-Girdles, Of Man-Made Fibers, 106.95 121.39 84.93 114.76 157.72 Colombia
Whether Or Not Knitted Or Crocheted
6210503500 Women’s Or Girls’ Not Knit Man-Made Fiber Other 72.42 95.07 135.04 138.42 156.65 China
Garments, Impregnated Fabric, Underlying Fabric
Completely Obscured By Coating Nesoi
6212900030 Suspenders, Garters, And Similar Articles, Of 127.22 132.68 95.84 135.94 156.02 China
Man-Made Fibers Or Man-Made Fibers And Rubber
Or Plastics, Whether Or Not Knitted Or Crocheted
6210205029 Men’s Or Boys’ Not Knit Man-Made Fiber Anoraks, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 143.01 Vietnam
Coats, Jackets, Etc, Impregnated Fabric Nesoi
6210305029 Women’s Or Girls’ Not Knit Man-Made Fiber Anoraks, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 139.43 Vietnam
Coats, Jackets, Etc, Impregnated Fabric Nesoi
6201404500 Men’s Or Boys’ Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 131.16 China
Articles, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers: Less Than
36 Percent Wool, Water Resistant, No Down Rpo
6217109530 Other Made-Up Clothing: Accessories, Of Man-Made 92.64 97.10 82.54 98.94 131.16 China
Fibers
6205904040 Men’s Or Boys’ Shirts Of Textile Materials (Excl. Of 93.74 98.84 76.97 67.94 128.64 India
Cotton Or Man-Made Fibres, Knitted Or Crocheted,
Nightshirts, Singlets And Other Vests) , Not Knitted
6210305020 Women’s Or Girls’ Not Knit Man-Made Fiber Anoraks, 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 125.30 Vietnam
Coats, Jackets, Etc, Impregnated Fabric Rpo
6205302050 Men’s Other Shirts, Of Man-Made Fibers, Not Knitted, 106.92 119.47 77.34 78.37 114.77 Vietnam
With Two Or More Colors In The Warp And/Or The
Filling
6202401000 Women’s Or Girls’ Overcoats, Carcoats, Capes, Cloaks 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 107.92 Vietnam
And Similar Coats, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers,
Containing 10 Percent Or More Of Down
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Imports of US (Million $)
Biggest
Import Import Import Import Import
Export
Code Product Label Value In Value In Value In Value In Value In
Partner
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
(2022)
6201406020 Men’s Or Boys’ Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 104.39 Vietnam
Articles, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers: Padded,
Sleeveless Jackets, No Attachments For Slee Nesoi
6211339061 Men’s Or Boys’ Other Apparel, Of Man-Made Fibers, 64.34 73.27 79.48 96.43 101.33 Mexico
Not Knitted Nesoi
6202406020 Women’s Or Girls’ Anoraks, Wind-Breakers And Similar 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 98.05 Vietnam
Articles, Not Knitted, Of Man-Made Fibers, Padded
Sleeveless Jackets, No Attachments For Sl Nesoi
6211431010 Women’s Coveralls, Jumpsuits, And Similar Apparel, 125.40 157.70 75.47 77.08 95.54 China
Of Man-Made Fibers, Not Knitted Nesoi
6204444010 Women’s Dresses, Of Artificial Fibers, Not Knitted, 450.23 479.98 357.56 417.87 527.27 China
Containing Less Than 36 Percent By Weight Of Wool
Or Fine Animal Hair
6204692810 Women’s Trousers And Breeches, Of Artificial Fibers, 410.02 378.35 239.45 224.41 320.23 China
Not Knitted, Containing Less Than 36 Percent Of Wool
Or Fine Animal Hair Nesoi
6204593010 Women’s Skirts And Divided Skirts, Of Artificial Fibers, 53.18 69.21 54.65 61.59 78.74 China
Not Knitted, Containing Less Than 36 Percent Of Wool
Or Fine Animal Hair
6204692840 Women’s Shorts, Of Artificial Fibers, Not Knitted, Less 55.94 54.32 42.19 49.09 63.51 Vietnam
Than 36 Percent By Weight Of Wool Or Fine Animal
Hair Nesoi
Source: ITC Trade Map
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Annexure 4
Trading Partners for Alternate Fibers
The Figure 12 shows that most of the products that have man-made, synthetic, or artificial fibers in their composition are
imported from China (42.0%) and Vietnam (48.0%) and they have sizable market shares. This shows that man-made fiber
apparel imports have a concentration in these countries because either they make their own fiber and have the capacity
to also value add and turn the fibers into apparel that is exported around the world including US or simply convert that
fiber. India is also manufacturing its own man-made fibers and, in the future, can have a bigger market share in apparel
made from man-made fibers.

Figure 12: US Trading Partners for Product’s Import Value over $ 50 Million (HS Code 62)

Mexico
Colombia 2%
2% Bangladesh
India 4%
2%

China
42%

Vietnam
48%

Bangladesh China Vietnam India Colombia Mexico

Source: ITC Trade Map

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