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Central & South American apparel imports jump 12.9% in H1 2025

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Central and South American apparel imports rose 12.86 per cent to $4.89 billion in H1 2025, signalling demand recovery after a weak 2024.
China led with 54.04 per cent share, followed by Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Honduras, together making up over 72 per cent.
The region’s imports remain below the 2022 peak, leaving room for continued growth and nearshoring opportunities.Central and South American apparel imports rose 12.86 per cent to $4.89 billion in H1 2025, signalling demand recovery after a weak 2024.
China led with 54.04 per cent share, followed by Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Honduras, together making up over 72 per cent.
The region’s imports remain below the 2022 peak, leaving room for continued growth and nearshoring opportunities.