Sector footprint
$1.4M in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 52 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
Federated State of Micronesia Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Federated State of Micronesia's HS 50-63 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$1.4M2024 reported value
Products52Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets17Markets represented
Average CAGR+31.6%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$75.4BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is Federated State of Micronesia in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$75.4B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $11.5B | $46.3K | $3.0B | +3.8% | 9 | +0.0% |
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $5.9B | $1.9K | $2.6B | +54.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $8.7B | $56.4K | $2.4B | +113.9% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $6.4B | $7.8K | $2.2B | +7.1% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $5.2B | $2.2K | $1.9B | -30.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $3.0B | $3.6K | $1.1B | -14.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $2.3B | $615.0 | $975.5M | -10.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.8B | $599.7 | $944.1M | -17.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.4B | $326.9K | $693.6M | +0.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.6B | $2.0K | $675.7M | -20.4% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 620463Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.5B | $380.0 | $644.4M | -19.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621143Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.3B | $1.5K | $611.0M | +9.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $2.1B | $4.0K | $589.1M | -10.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.6B | $5.2K | $554.3M | -1.5% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 620193Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.3B | $1.7K | $506.2M | -19.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620293Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.0B | $20.1K | $425.2M | -27.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610343Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.3B | $23.2K | $387.8M | -15.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610520Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.2B | $22.9K | $356.5M | +48.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.1B | $251.0 | $343.7M | -26.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621010Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted) | $784.0M | $35.3K | $339.0M | -54.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611120Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.4B | $8.7K | $333.9M | +26.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610510Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.3B | $10.1K | $298.8M | -12.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 620449Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | $775.8M | $190.8K | $252.6M | +132.1% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 620630Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $744.9M | $13.1K | $233.4M | +24.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620530Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $832.3M | $911.1 | $227.7M | -50.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610610Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $986.5M | $11.1K | $225.6M | -34.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611420Garments: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, n.e.s. in chapter 61 | $635.1M | $23.9K | $220.2M | -8.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610453Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $295.0M | $330.0 | $180.8M | -22.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610620Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $707.9M | $300.0 | $168.3M | -7.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620453Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $361.9M | $706.0 | $165.5M | +1.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611011Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair | $431.6M | $2.3K | $163.9M | +2.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $585.9M | $389.0 | $163.3M | -24.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 621133Track suits and other garments n.e.s.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $434.7M | $754.7 | $148.7M | -56.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621142Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $428.1M | $427.9 | $134.6M | -17.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610130Coats: men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, (excluding those of heading no. 6103) | $430.6M | $9.3K | $124.5M | -43.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620444Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $389.9M | $81.7K | $123.6M | +811.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610120Coats: men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6103) | $320.9M | $17.5K | $111.5M | -8.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 540331Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, untwisted or twisted 120 turns per metre or less, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | $84.2M | $15.1K | $110.6M | +37.5% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 620452Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $306.8M | $2.9K | $103.0M | -11.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620469Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted) | $368.0M | $2.4K | $89.5M | +14.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 610220Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6104) | $257.2M | $115.2K | $87.6M | +89.2% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 620920Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $238.6M | $11.1K | $87.3M | -19.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 560811Twine, cordage or rope: fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials | $64.6M | $3.3K | $64.4M | -12.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621111Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted) | $174.1M | $230.4K | $58.4M | +141.2% | 1 | +0.2% |
| HS 600690Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04,and other than those made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton, synthetic or artificial fibres | $115.7M | $9.0 | $51.1M | -62.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620459Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6204.5 (not knitted or crocheted) | $156.7M | $656.2 | $45.4M | -22.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620113Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted) | $136.4M | $1.7K | $41.3M | -5.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 580620Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread | $82.1M | $9.5K | $33.7M | +28.0% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 611212Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | $47.0M | $15.1K | $28.9M | -20.3% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 610452Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $86.3M | $22.0K | $28.6M | -2.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621149Track suits and other garments n.e.s.: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6211.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | $116.7M | $1.3K | $28.1M | +75.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620690Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted) | $80.8M | $96.4 | $24.7M | -68.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
43 products represented in the sector.
$19.2B$59.8B reported buyer importsFRA
France
9 products represented in the sector.
$1.4B$4.3B reported buyer importsAUS
Australia
6 products represented in the sector.
$851.6M$1.5B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
4 products represented in the sector.
$815.8M$2.0B reported buyer importsESP
Spain
4 products represented in the sector.
$778.5M$2.1B reported buyer importsPOL
Poland
2 products represented in the sector.
$527.0M$963.4M reported buyer importsAUT
Austria
4 products represented in the sector.
$520.9M$1.3B reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
3 products represented in the sector.
$351.3M$805.5M reported buyer importsSAU
Saudi Arabia
2 products represented in the sector.
$263.5M$429.6M reported buyer importsHKG
China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
1 products represented in the sector.
$213.4M$323.5M reported buyer importsMEX
Mexico
1 products represented in the sector.
$151.7M$801.0M reported buyer importsPAK
Pakistan
1 products represented in the sector.
$110.6M$84.2M reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 620444Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | +811.4% | $123.6M | 2 |
| HS 621111Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted) | +141.2% | $58.4M | 1 |
| HS 620449Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | +132.1% | $252.6M | 7 |
| HS 611020Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | +113.9% | $2.4B | 4 |
| HS 610220Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding those of heading no. 6104) | +89.2% | $87.6M | 1 |
| HS 621149Track suits and other garments n.e.s.: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6211.4 (not knitted or crocheted) | +75.5% | $28.1M | 1 |
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | +54.5% | $2.6B | 2 |
| HS 610520Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | +48.5% | $356.5M | 1 |
| HS 540331Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, untwisted or twisted 120 turns per metre or less, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | +37.5% | $110.6M | 1 |
| HS 580620Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread | +28.0% | $33.7M | 1 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 610910
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
9 markets$3.0B calculated opportunityHS 620449
Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)
7 markets$252.6M calculated opportunityHS 611020
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
4 markets$2.4B calculated opportunityHS 620462
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
4 markets$2.2B calculated opportunityHS 620442
Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
3 markets$675.7M calculated opportunityHS 610510
Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted
3 markets$298.8M calculated opportunityHS 611030
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
2 markets$2.6B calculated opportunityHS 620342
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
2 markets$1.9B calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Textiles and apparel export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Federated State of Micronesia in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.