This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The report presents a wealth of information, and is essential for anyone who is considering sourcing from, selling to, or investing in these countries or their export markets. In particular, the report includes detailed information on domestic production, exports and imports of textiles and clothing by type and destination, and retail sales. The report notes that US textile and clothing imports rose in value and volume terms in 2024 and they were also up during January-March 2025.
Similarly, retail sales by US clothing stores and department stores rose in 2024 and were up during January-April 2025. US textile and clothing exports, by contrast, fell in value in 2024 and were down slightly during January-March 2025. In Argentina, textile and clothing exports surged in 2024 after falling in 2023, although they were down markedly during January-March 2025. Textile and clothing production, by contrast, fell in 2024 but was up during January-March 2025. Retail sales, meanwhile, soared in 2024 and were up during January-February 2025. In Brazil, textile and clothing exports surged in 2024, reflecting, primarily, a sharp increase in exports of cotton fibres, yarns and woven fabrics.
There was also an increase in textile and clothing imports. Textile and clothing production, meanwhile, rose in 2024 and was also up during January-March 2025. In Colombia, textile and clothing exports fell in 2024 but they were up during January-March 2025. Also, textile and clothing production fell in 2024 but it was up markedly during January-March 2025. In Mexico, textile and clothing exports rose in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year. Despite the rise, however, there were declines in textile production and clothing production but textile and clothing imports were up markedly.
Similarly, retail sales by US clothing stores and department stores rose in 2024 and were up during January-April 2025. US textile and clothing exports, by contrast, fell in value in 2024 and were down slightly during January-March 2025. In Argentina, textile and clothing exports surged in 2024 after falling in 2023, although they were down markedly during January-March 2025. Textile and clothing production, by contrast, fell in 2024 but was up during January-March 2025. Retail sales, meanwhile, soared in 2024 and were up during January-February 2025. In Brazil, textile and clothing exports surged in 2024, reflecting, primarily, a sharp increase in exports of cotton fibres, yarns and woven fabrics.
There was also an increase in textile and clothing imports. Textile and clothing production, meanwhile, rose in 2024 and was also up during January-March 2025. In Colombia, textile and clothing exports fell in 2024 but they were up during January-March 2025. Also, textile and clothing production fell in 2024 but it was up markedly during January-March 2025. In Mexico, textile and clothing exports rose in 2024 for the fourth consecutive year. Despite the rise, however, there were declines in textile production and clothing production but textile and clothing imports were up markedly.
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