HS Code:
The Babiesโ socks and booties category, often classified under HS Code 6111 (Babiesโ garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted), includes socks, booties, and similar footwear items designed specifically for infants. These products are typically made from soft, skin-friendly materials such as cotton, wool, or synthetic blends to ensure comfort and safety for babies. This category is a niche but significant segment of the global apparel and textile market, driven by high demand from new parents and the gifting market. Trade in this category is influenced by factors such as material quality, safety standards, and seasonal demand.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $1.2 billion USD
Data from 2022
Source
International Trade Centre (ITC) Trade Map and UN Comtrade Database
$450 million USD
37.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$200 million USD
16.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$150 million USD
12.5% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$100 million USD
8.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$80 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
12% ad valorem
Highest Rate
32% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-UK Trade Agreement or USMCA)
Rising demand for organic and sustainable materials
Increased production of babiesโ socks and booties made from organic cotton and eco-friendly fibers due to consumer preference for safe and sustainable products.
2021-2023
Growth in e-commerce sales channels
Significant boost in online sales of baby apparel, including socks and booties, driven by convenience and the rise of direct-to-consumer brands.
2020-2023
Customization and personalization
Growing trend of personalized baby products with names or unique designs, leading to niche market growth and higher price points.
2022-2023
The European Union introduced stricter regulations under the REACH framework, focusing on chemical safety in textiles, including babiesโ socks and booties, to eliminate harmful substances.
June 2023
Exporters to the EU must invest in compliance testing, potentially increasing production costs but ensuring higher safety standards and consumer trust.
A new phase of trade negotiations between the US and China reduced tariffs on certain textile categories, including baby apparel, from 25% to 15% as part of a broader trade deal.
January 2023
Lower tariffs are expected to boost Chinese exports of babiesโ socks and booties to the US market, potentially increasing competition for domestic producers.
Bangladesh announced investments in textile manufacturing infrastructure, focusing on baby apparel, to meet growing global demand and improve compliance with international safety standards.
March 2023
This development is likely to solidify Bangladeshโs position as a key exporter, potentially increasing its market share in the babiesโ socks and booties category.