Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends in USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico

Textile and apparel trade and production trends are experiencing significant fluctuations in countries such as the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico. According to a report by Textiles Intelligence Ltd, the USA saw an increase in textile and clothing imports in 2024 and during the first quarter of 2025. Conversely, US textile and clothing exports declined in 2024 and remained somewhat steady in the first quarter of 2025. These trends contrast with Argentina, where textile and clothing exports experienced a surge in 2024, although they took a marked downturn in the first quarter of 2025. Meanwhile, textile and clothing production in Argentina fell in 2024 but rose during the first quarter of 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• US textile and clothing imports rose in value and volume terms in 2024 and continued to rise during January-March 2025.
• US retail sales by clothing stores and department stores rose in 2024 and continued to rise during January-April 2025.
• US textile and clothing exports fell in value in 2024 and declined slightly during January-March 2025.
• Argentina's textile and clothing exports saw a surge in 2024, although they declined markedly during January-March 2025.
• Textile and clothing production in Argentina fell in 2024 but rose during January-March 2025.
• Retail sales in Argentina soared in 2024 and continued to rise during January-February 2025.
• Brazil's textile and clothing exports surged in 2024, driven primarily by a sharp increase in exports of cotton fibres, yarns, and woven fabrics.

Statistics:

• US textile and clothing imports rose by 10% in value and 12% in volume in 2024 compared to the previous year.
• US retail sales by clothing stores and department stores grew by 8.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
• US textile and clothing exports fell by 5% in value in 2024 compared to the previous year.
• Argentina's textile and clothing exports increased by 25% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
• Textile and clothing production in Argentina fell by 8% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
• Retail sales in Argentina increased by 15% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
• Brazil's textile and clothing exports of cotton fibres, yarns, and woven fabrics increased by 50% in 2024 compared to the previous year.

Sources:

• Textiles Intelligence Ltd's "World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico 2025" report
• ResearchAndMarkets.com