HS Code:
The Boys' (633) category, typically classified under HS Code 6203 or 6103 (depending on whether it's woven or knitted clothing), encompasses apparel specifically designed for boys, including shirts, trousers, suits, jackets, and other garments. This category is a significant segment of the global textile and apparel industry, driven by factors such as population growth, fashion trends, and seasonal demand. The trade in boys' clothing is influenced by manufacturing hubs in developing countries and consumption patterns in developed markets.
Total Trade Volume
USD 15.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & World Trade Organization (WTO)
USD 5.8 billion
38.2% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 2.1 billion
13.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.5 billion
9.9% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 1.2 billion
7.9% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 0.9 billion
5.9% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
12.5%
Highest Rate
32% (applied by certain protective markets like Brazil)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as EU-Vietnam FTA)
Shift to Sustainable Materials
Increasing demand for organic cotton and recycled fabrics in boys' clothing due to consumer awareness, driving up production costs but also opening premium market segments.
2021-2023
E-commerce Growth
Online retail platforms have boosted global access to boys' apparel, benefiting exporters with strong digital presence and logistics networks.
2020-2023
Fast Fashion Dominance
Rapid production cycles and low-cost garments from countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam continue to dominate, though facing backlash over sustainability concerns.
2019-2023
Continued imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese apparel exports to the US has led to a partial shift of production to Vietnam and Bangladesh.
Mid-2022
Increased costs for US importers and consumers; diversification of supply chains.
New EU regulations under the European Green Deal mandate stricter sustainability standards for textile imports, affecting exporters who fail to comply.
Early 2023
Potential market access barriers for non-compliant producers; opportunity for sustainable manufacturers.
Bangladesh has expanded its garment manufacturing capacity, supported by government incentives and foreign investment, becoming a key player in boys' apparel.
Late 2022
Increased competition for other exporters; lower prices for global buyers.