Bangladesh, Aug. 7 -- United States apparel imports experienced a broad decline in the first half of 2026, according to recent data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA).

Total apparel imports fell to $35.09 billion during the January-June period of 2026, marking an 8.04 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025.

In terms of volume, measured in square metre equivalent (SME), imports dropped by 8.50 percent, while the average unit price saw a slight rise of 0.50 percent.

Apparel imports from Bangladesh by the US totalled $4.01 billion in the first six months of 2026, down by 5.75 percent year-on-year, reports UNB.History

However, for the single month of June 2026, imports from Bangladesh grew by 5.74 percent compa...