HS Code:
Babies' woven apparel of linen, classified under HS Code 6209.90.90, includes garments such as shirts, dresses, and trousers made from linen fabric specifically designed for infants and young children. This category excludes knitted or crocheted apparel and focuses on woven materials. These products are part of the broader textile and apparel sector, which is highly sensitive to global trade dynamics, consumer preferences for sustainable materials, and seasonal demand fluctuations. Linen, being a natural and breathable fabric, is often preferred for baby clothing due to its hypoallergenic properties and comfort, driving niche but consistent demand in premium markets.
Total Trade Volume
USD 45.6 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
10.5%
Highest Rate
16% (applied by certain developing countries to protect local industries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Vietnam FTA)
Rising demand for sustainable and organic materials
Increased preference for linen due to its eco-friendly production and biodegradability, boosting trade in markets like Europe and North America
2021-2022
Growth in e-commerce for baby apparel
Facilitated direct-to-consumer models, enabling smaller exporters to reach global markets and increasing trade volumes
2020-2022
Shift towards premium baby clothing
Higher demand for luxury and designer linen apparel in affluent markets, benefiting high-quality producers like Italy
2019-2022
The European Union updated its safety regulations for children's clothing, imposing stricter limits on chemical residues and flammability risks in textiles, including linen baby apparel.
March 2023
Exporters to the EU must invest in compliance testing, potentially increasing costs but ensuring market access for compliant suppliers.
The US reduced tariffs on certain Chinese textile products, including baby apparel, as part of ongoing trade negotiations, benefiting Chinese exporters of linen garments.
January 2023
Increased export volumes from China to the US, potentially shifting market shares from other exporting countries.
The Bangladeshi government introduced new export subsidies for non-cotton apparel, including linen products, to boost competitiveness in the global market.
July 2022
Strengthened Bangladesh's position as a leading exporter, likely contributing to increased trade volumes in this category.