Product intelligence · HS 620462 · 2024 data

Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women\'s or girls\', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)

Global exports of trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women\'s or girls\', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) totalled $19,479,885,469 in 2024, a +3.7% change from the previous year. Traded by 190 countries across 8,496 bilateral corridors, with demand from 199 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$19.5B

+3.7% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+0.1%

5Y: +0.7%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.124

Volatility

Low

Score 4/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women\'s or girls\', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) trade exhibited modest growth, with global flows reaching $19,479,885,469 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +0.1% (five-year: +0.7%). The all-time peak of $21,181,619,581 was recorded in 2014; the current level is 8% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 76% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is steady (+0.9% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women\'s or girls\', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) as "One-way trade" in the low price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.124). The three largest exporters — China ($5.4B), Bangladesh ($3.4B), and Türkiye ($1.5B) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +2.0% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.071). The three largest import markets are United States ($4.2B), Germany ($1.8B), and Spain ($1.1B). The largest importing market sources from 122 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -4.59. Buyers have moderate flexibility to shift sourcing, but face some switching costs.

The dominant trade corridor is China → United States at $1.2B, representing 29.4% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women\'s or girls\', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) is 4 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, modest but steady demand provides a reasonable entry window. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $21,181,619,581 in 2014. Currently 8% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$19,768,436,091-6.7%
2016$19,290,593,408-2.4%
2017$19,272,065,299-0.1%
2018$19,810,490,001+2.8%
2019$18,835,738,918-4.9%
2020$15,828,363,024-16.0%
2021$19,419,703,200+22.7%
2022$20,578,529,167+6.0%
2023$18,783,844,130-8.7%
2024$19,479,885,469+3.7%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women\'s or girls\', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women\'s or girls\', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women\'s or girls\', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted), ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1ChinaUnited States$1.2B-5.7%
2BangladeshUnited States$702.0M-7.1%
3VietnamUnited States$656.0M+0.1%
4BangladeshGermany$402.4M+0.8%
5ChinaKazakhstan$336.0M+34.4%
6BangladeshPoland$328.3M+26.9%
7BangladeshSpain$301.0M-5.5%
8ChinaSouth Korea$288.4M+4.3%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

How this page is made

All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.