EU Clothing Import Reports

EU Clothing Import Database

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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.

EU Clothing Imports: Origin Comparison in 2024 (Quarterly)

April 11, 2025
China and Bangladesh remained the EU’s top apparel suppliers in 2024, but recent shifts show Cambodia gaining ground while Turkey loses share; changes in unit prices and the gap between volume and value highlight evolving sourcing strategies and competitive pressures among origins. 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 full year 2024. 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. Read more...

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

March 20, 2025
EU apparel imports surged in January 2025, continuing the recovery that began in the second half of 2024, with strong growth from China and Bangladesh, while unit prices remained under pressure amid shifting trade dynamics. 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 January 2002 can be downloaded.
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E.U Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter 2024: Categories

March 7, 2025
EU apparel imports experienced a strong rebound in Q4 2024, with knit clothing driving most of the growth, while woven clothing also expanded at a moderate pace; however, declining unit values across categories suggest ongoing price competition and cost adjustments in sourcing. Our report highlights notable disparities in volumes, values, and unit prices, reflecting a complex and multifaceted shift in trade dynamics within the clothing industry. The data encompass clothing imports by the 27 EU member states, categorized by HS 4-digit product codes, covering the 4th quarter from 2019 to 2024. It details changes in volume, value, and unit value in both euros and US dollars. Comprehensive tables are available for download.
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EU Clothing Imports in 4th Quarter 2024: Origins

February 25, 2025
EU apparel imports rebounded in Q4 2024, with strong growth from Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Vietnam, while China remained the top supplier and Turkey continued to lose market share amid declining unit values. Our comprehensive report covers the fourth quarters of 2019 to 2024 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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E.U. Clothing Imports : Latest Trends (Monthly)

February 18, 2025
EU clothing imports continued strong growth in December, with China rebounding from a low base and Bangladesh outperforming, while falling unit prices and US tariffs on China may shift more exports to the EU. 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 January 2002 can be downloaded.
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