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The latest OTEXA trade data reveals a major transformation in global textile and apparel sourcing to the U.S. market. While China remains one of the largest suppliers, its exports to the U.S. dropped sharply by 32.3%, falling from US$26.10 billion in 2024 to US$17.65 billion in 2025.
This decline created significant opportunities for alternative sourcing destinations across Asia. Collectively, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Indonesia absorbed nearly 54% of China’s lost business, capturing an additional US$4.59 billion in U.S. apparel and textile imports.
Among the biggest gainers:
- Vietnam maintained its leadership position with imports rising to US$18.44 billion, up 13% year-on-year.
- Bangladesh continued strong momentum with an 11.5% growth, reaching US$8.38 billion.
- Cambodia recorded the fastest growth among the top exporters at 24.7%.
- Indonesia also strengthened its position with a 9.3% increase.
The data clearly reflects the ongoing diversification of global sourcing strategies as brands seek alternatives to China amid changing trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain restructuring.
Interestingly, sourcing expansion in the Western Hemisphere remained relatively modest despite policy advantages and nearshoring discussions. Meanwhile, Pakistan posted a moderate growth of around 6%, though industry analysts believe the country could have achieved stronger performance with more competitive production costs and improved operational efficiencies.
The 2025 sourcing trend signals a new era of regional competitiveness where agility, cost efficiency, compliance, and supply chain resilience are becoming more critical than ever for textile and apparel exporting nations.
Source: https://www.trade.gov/data-visualization/us-textile-and-apparel-imports-country