Number of Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
631
apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing industry has declined 64.3% since 2000 (from 1,767 to 631 firms).
- •The peak year was 2000 with 1,767 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+23.5%).
- •Employment: 8,680 workers in 2023 (-81.3% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 55%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 631 | 643 | 8,680 | 15.8% | 11.1% | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 599 | 611 | 9,070 | 22.6% | 10.6% | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 494 | 502 | 7,834 | 16.9% | 15.1% | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 504 | 511 | 8,397 | 12.4% | 14.2% | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 511 | 519 | 8,350 | 13.2% | 11.8% | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 506 | 512 | 8,106 | 13.0% | 11.8% | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 504 | 511 | 8,235 | 11.2% | 11.0% | -6.1% |
| 2016 | 493 | 499 | 8,072 | 9.0% | 13.7% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 534 | 539 | 7,815 | 13.7% | 8.7% | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 507 | 513 | 8,560 | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.