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.
The top 5 sourcing trends in the 2025 report are:
- Asian apparel suppliers continue to dominate sourcing.
- China maintains its role as the top supplier.
- Higher costs are easing with lower average unit values.
- New suppliers highlight apparel sourcing opportunities.
- Despite high duty rates, FTAs and preference programs remain underutilized. CAFTA remains the major duty-free supplier.
See some data highlights below:
Top U.S. Apparel Suppliers in 2024 by Quantity
When it comes to apparel, Asian suppliers continue to dominate the U.S. market. The top seven suppliers continue to ship more than 70% of total apparel imports. Again this year the three largest apparel suppliers represent just over 60% of apparel imports.
Top U.S. Apparel Suppliers in 2024 by Value
By value, China is the top supplier of U.S. apparel imports, but China no longer dominates the import data. There are 18 suppliers that ship 1% or more of apparel imports by value, with several suppliers who make the list thanks to shipping higher value apparel to the U.S.
2025 Sourcing Report trend: FTAs and Preference Programs Remain Underutilized
With duties on apparel as high as 32%, there are many reasons to take a fresh look at the apparel and textile manufacturers eligible for preference programs and free trade agreements. The value of U.S. apparel imports that qualify for duty-free access during 2024 increased slightly from one year ago.
The sourcing report includes a special section with global trade data prepared by Dr. Sheng Lu, professor in the Fashion and Apparel Studies Department at the University of Delaware. Dr. Lu highlights the high cost of tariffs over the last 14 years, with U.S. fashion companies paying $11.9 billion in tariffs on apparel imports in 2024.
The report is available exclusively to USFIA members and affiliates in good standing. If you are employed by a member company and did not receive the report, please let us know.