The African divide behind AGOA’s 14.1% apparel fall

US apparel imports from matched AGOA suppliers fell 14.1 per cent to $484.1 million in January-May 2026.
Madagascar and Lesotho drove most losses, while Kenya rose 5.5 per cent, pointing to selective sourcing shifts.
Knitwear carried 71.1 per cent of the net decline, hitting high-volume factory categories.
December expiry leaves 2027 orders and textile investment exposed.