U.S.: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. baby clothes market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Baby clothes consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in the U.S.

In value terms, baby clothes production reduced to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 90%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from the United States; with a decrease of -27.2% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of baby clothes exports from the United States, with a combined 57% share of total exports. Panama, Ecuador, Chile, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Uzbekistan, Cayman Islands, Australia and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cayman Islands (with a CAGR of +38.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports from the United States, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Ecuador, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+11.5% per year) and Ecuador (-9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby clothes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+24.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, overseas purchases of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby clothes imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), China (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby clothes imports to the United States, with a combined 72% share of total imports. India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +14.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X), Vietnam ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest baby clothes suppliers to the United States, with a combined 67% share of total imports. India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Cambodia, with a CAGR of +10.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average baby clothes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 7.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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