EU–China › Apparel, knitted or crocheted
EU–China trade in apparel, knitted or crocheted
In May 2026, the EU exported €104M of apparel, knitted or crocheted to China and imported €618M — a €515M deficit in this category.
The EU's apparel, knitted or crocheted deficit with China has narrowed by about 12% over the past year, from €582M to €515M.
China supplied about 22% of the EU's extra-EU imports of apparel, knitted or crocheted in May 2026.
Updated monthly · latest data May 2026
— EU exports— EU imports137 months · latest 2026-05
EU exports
€104M
EU imports
€618M
Balance
−€515M
Top sub-categories traded with China
EU exports →
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€29M
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€24M
- 6113Garments, knitted or crocheted, rubberised or impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or other materials (excl. babies' garments and clothing accessories)€15M
- 6104Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, knitted or crocheted (excl. wind-jackets and similar articles, slips, petticoats and panties, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€12M
- 6105Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted (excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and other vests)€7.2M
← EU imports
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€134M
- 6104Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, knitted or crocheted (excl. wind-jackets and similar articles, slips, petticoats and panties, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€107M
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€84M
- 6115Pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, incl. graduated compression hosiery {e.g., stockings for varicose veins} and footwear without applied soles, knitted or crocheted (excl. for babies)€51M
- 6108Women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, négligés, bathrobes, dressing gowns, housecoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. T-shirts, vests, brassieres, girdles, corsets and similar articles)€40M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €104M | €618M | −€515M |
| April 2026 | €109M | €733M | −€624M |
| March 2026 | €97M | €821M | −€724M |
| February 2026 | €83M | €850M | −€767M |
| January 2026 | €102M | €1.0B | −€914M |
| December 2025 | €110M | €1.1B | −€949M |
| November 2025 | €106M | €1.1B | −€1.0B |
| October 2025 | €123M | €1.2B | −€1.1B |
| September 2025 | €91M | €1.5B | −€1.4B |
| August 2025 | €85M | €1.5B | −€1.4B |
| July 2025 | €122M | €1.4B | −€1.3B |
| June 2025 | €98M | €911M | −€813M |
| May 2025 | €95M | €677M | −€582M |
| April 2025 | €95M | €678M | −€583M |
| March 2025 | €80M | €911M | −€831M |
| February 2025 | €84M | €942M | −€859M |
| January 2025 | €88M | €1.2B | −€1.1B |
| December 2024 | €95M | €1.0B | −€919M |
| November 2024 | €110M | €1.1B | −€983M |
| October 2024 | €143M | €1.4B | −€1.3B |
| September 2024 | €92M | €1.5B | −€1.4B |
| August 2024 | €110M | €1.5B | −€1.4B |
| July 2024 | €124M | €1.1B | −€997M |
| June 2024 | €126M | €724M | −€597M |
EU exports, imports and balance by month — extra-EU, EU27 reporter, latest 24 months.
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Source: Eurostat — Comext DS-059341 · EU27 reporter · extra-EU trade · value in EUR. Figures are indicative and may be revised; verify against Eurostat before relying on them.