US textile and apparel imports rose 6.59 per cent year-on-year to 40.89 billion SME during Jan–May 2025, driven by higher volumes in both apparel and non-apparel segments.
Cotton and MMF imports also increased.
Exports grew marginally by 1.18 per cent, though yarn and fabric shipments declined.
In 2024, imports surged 15.23 per cent, while exports fell 2.15 per cent amid ongoing tariff uncertainties.