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U.S. - Handbags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. - Handbags - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Sep 20, 2022

Handbag Price in America Drops 13% to $15 per unit

U.S. Handbag Import Price July 2022

The average handbag import price stood at $15 per unit in July 2022, with a decrease of -12.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 an increase of 25% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $17 per unit in June 2022, and then reduced in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($312 per unit), while the price for Myanmar ($1.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Handbag Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather ($91 per unit), while the price for handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials ($6.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by handbags with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard (+9.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Handbag Imports

In July 2022, approximately 27M units of handbags were imported into the United States; picking up by 23% on the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 37% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 34M units. From April 2022 to July 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, handbag imports expanded remarkably to $411M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 33% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $464M. From April 2022 to July 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

U.S. Handbag Imports by Type

In July 2022, handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials (24M units) constituted the largest type of handbag supplied to the United States, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather (2.7M units), ninefold.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials was relatively modest. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather (+0.1% per month) and handbags with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard (-6.4% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of handbags in the United States were handbags with outer surface of leather, composition leather, or patent leather ($250M), handbags with outer surface of plastic sheeting or of textile materials ($158M) and handbags with outer surface of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard ($2.7M).

U.S. Handbag Imports by Country

Vietnam (8.4M units), China (7.7M units) and Cambodia (4.2M units) were the main suppliers of handbag imports to the United States, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($140M) constituted the largest supplier of handbag to the United States, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cambodia ($54M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Cambodia (-1.8% per month) and China (-2.4% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the handbag market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 15121220 - Handbags of leather, composition leather, patent leather, p lastic sheeting, textile materials or other materials (including those without a handle)

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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