Research & Reports

The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) produces several annual reports on trade and sourcing.

USFIA Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study

The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) produces an annual Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study, in conjunction with Dr. Sheng Lu, Associate Professor in the University of Delaware's Department of Fashion & Apparel Studies. This annual survey of executives from leading fashion brands, retailers, importers, and wholesalers covers the business outlook, sourcing practices, utilization of Free Trade Agreements and preference programs, and views on trade policy.

2022 Benchmarking Study

Highlights from the ninth annual USFIA Benchmarking Survey.

expect their sourcing value or volume to grow in 2022

Two years into the pandemic, more than 90 percent of survey respondents expect their sourcing value or volume to grow in 2022.

expect their sourcing costs to increase in 2022

100 percent of respondents expect their sourcing costs to increase in 2022, including nearly 40 percent expecting a substantial cost increase from a year ago.

Plan to increase hiring

Reflecting companies’ confidence in their businesses, nearly ALL respondents (97%) plan to increase hiring over the next five years.

View the latest Benchmarking Report

USFIA Sourcing Trends & Outlook

Every year, the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) publishes Sourcing Trends & Outlook, covering trade data and trends and providing a peek into the "crystal ball" at the future of textile, apparel, and fashion sourcing and trade policy. See some data highlights below.

View the latest Sourcing Report