U.S.: Embroidery Market 2025

Embroidery Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. embroidery market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Embroidery Production in the U.S.

In value terms, embroidery production declined to $X in 2022. In general, production enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Embroidery production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Embroidery Exports

Exports from the U.S.

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of embroidery (without visible ground) in the piece increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, embroidery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of embroidery exports from the United States, together comprising X% of total exports. Argentina, China, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Italy, France, Bahamas, Guatemala and Honduras lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for embroidery exported from the United States worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average embroidery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Nigeria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Embroidery Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of embroidery (without visible ground) in the piece increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, embroidery imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest embroidery supplier to the United States, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, embroidery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Thailand (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of embroidery (without visible ground) in the piece to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average embroidery import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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