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EU Clothing Import Reports

Our series of reports offer a comprehensive view of the EU’s clothing import market, including shipments per origin, product category, and market. A comprehensive comparison displays an exhaustive picture per origin and product category. All data are in volumes, euros, US dollars, with unit prices displayed.

ApparelE.U. Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2026: Categories

EU clothing imports fell in the opening quarter, with knit categories leading the decline and volumes dropping faster than values.
Our report covers clothing imports by the 27 EU member states, categorized by HS 4-digit product codes, covering the 1st quarter from 2021 to 2026. The report details changes in volume, value, and unit value in both euros and US dollars. Comprehensive tables are available for download.

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ApparelE.U. Clothing Imports in 1st Quarter 2026: Origins

Imports from outside the European Union turned down at the start of the year, reversing the strong recovery that ran through 2025.
Our comprehensive report covers the fourth quarters of 2020 to 2025 for knit, woven, and total apparel imports from outside the EU-27 area. The data includes volume, value, and unit value changes in both Euro and US dollar terms. Full data are available for download.

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ApparelE.U. Clothing Imports: Latest Trends (Monthly)

EU clothing imports show a distinct shift back to China at the expense of Bangladesh, driven by ultra-fast fashion growth and heavy price pressure on Chinese suppliers facing excess capacity.
The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to 2014 can be downloaded.

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ApparelEU Clothing Imports: Origin Comparison in 2025

EU clothing imports surged in volume across 2025, driven by falling prices, automation, and a redirection of Chinese trade away from the United States.
Our series of statistical tables offers a comprehensive comparison of the changes in volume, value, and unit value for each origin and product category for full 2025. The report also includes a detailed comparison of unit prices through a series of indices. Changes in unit value are presented in percentage terms, along with market shares per category and per origin. Our complete table is available for download.

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ApparelEU Clothing Imports: Origin Comparison in 4th Quarter 2025

China is regaining ground in the EU clothing import market, using automation, AI-driven cost reduction, and redirected export capacity to undercut competitors across both knit and woven categories.
Our series of statistical tables offers a comprehensive comparison of the changes in volume, value, and unit value for each origin and product category for the third quarter of 2025. The report also includes a detailed comparison of unit prices through a series of indices. Changes in unit value are presented in percentage terms, along with market shares per category and per origin. Our complete table is available for download.

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ApparelE.U. Clothing Imports: Latest Trends (Monthly)

EU apparel imports extended their decline in February, confirming the weaker tone seen at the start of the year.
The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to 2014 can be downloaded.

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ApparelE.U. Clothing Imports: Latest Trends (Monthly)

EU apparel import volumes have retreated sharply in early 2026, reversing the sustained year-on-year growth recorded through 2025.
The report provides monthly data on the EU-27's clothing imports, focusing on China versus the Rest of the World (RoW) and Bangladesh, with a specific distinctions between knitted and woven clothing. The data is available in both Euros and US dollars, and historical information dating back to 2014 can be downloaded.

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