Textiles | US textiles & clothing imports decline in May 2023 07 Aug '23 2 min read Pic: Shutterstock.com Insights In May 2023, US textile and apparel imports saw significant declines. Imports, including various fibres, totalled 8,798.0 MSME, with apparel imports plummeting over 28 per cent, as reported by the Office of Textiles and Apparel. This downturn reflects broader economic concerns, with high inflation causing consumers to cut back on non-essential purchases.