Import Data of Bras in the U.S. in 2024
In the year 2024, a total of approximately 220,864,096.01 kg worth of bras were imported into the United States. This massive importation was equivalent to about 47,699.94 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). Let's delve deeper into the details of this significant trade flow.
1. Quantity Imported
The bras were imported in various packaging units, including CTN (Container), PCS (Piece), PKG (Package), BAG (Bag), BOX (Box), BDL (Barrel), UNT (Unit), CAS (Cask), TRY (Tray), CRT (Crate). The breakdown is as follows:
- CTN: 19,778,561 units (19,188 shipments)
- PCS: 889,677 units (11,540 shipments)
- PKG: 1,122,712 units (1,493 shipments)
- BAG: 286,334 units (252 shipments)
- BOX: 532,135 units (200 shipments)
- BDL: 14,734 units (121 shipments)
- UNT: 3,251 units (104 shipments)
- CAS: 123,949 units (90 shipments)
- TRY: 18,3237 units (43 shipments)
- CRT: 357 units (25 shipments)
2. Countries Exporting Bras to the U.S.
The United States imports bras primarily from five major countries in 2024. The top four exporters are China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, accounting for nearly 67% of all imported bras. Here's a table summarizing these key exporting countries along with their loading ports:
| Country | Loading Ports | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| China (CN) | Yantian (57078), Ningbo (57020), Shanghai (57035), Others | 18,548 |
| Vietnam (VN) | Vung Tau (55206), Haiphong (55201), Xiamen (57069), Others | 4,997 |
| Sri Lanka (LK) | Colombo Harbor (54201), Xiamen (57069), Others (57037) | 2,262 |
| Indonesia (ID) | Singapore (55976), Kaohsiung (58309), Xiamen (57069), Others | 1,568 |
| Bangladesh (BD) | Colombo Harbor (54201), Chittagong (53827), Xiamen (57037), Others | 1,206 |
3. Top Exporters to the U.S.
Although many shippers export bras to the United States, here are the top five shippers in 2024:
- Hangzhou Well Trans Supply Chain Ma (3,984 shipments)
- Yiwu DT Supply Chain Management North Side of Chuangxin (2,765 shipments)
- Guangzhou Shiyan Group Co., Ltd (1,750 shipments)
- Shenzhen Xinde Import and Export Co., Ltd (1,483 shipments)
- Fuzhou Yongquan Garment Co., Ltd (1,392 shipments)
4. Top Importers in the U.S.
The distribution of imports among United States importers is diverse. However, some key players stand out, including S&R Trading Corp and Ming Huey International Inc., who were responsible for a significant portion of imported bras in 2024.