EU–India › Apparel, knitted or crocheted
EU–India trade in apparel, knitted or crocheted
In May 2026, the EU exported €2.4M of apparel, knitted or crocheted to India and imported €151M — a €149M deficit in this category.
The EU's apparel, knitted or crocheted deficit with India has narrowed by about 26% over the past year, from €200M to €149M.
India supplied about 5% 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
€2.4M
EU imports
€151M
Balance
−€149M
Top sub-categories traded with India
EU exports →
- 6105Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted (excl. nightshirts, T-shirts, singlets and other vests)€0.7M
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€0.6M
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€0.4M
- 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)€0.2M
- 6106Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, knitted or crocheted (excl. T-shirts and vests)€0.1M
← EU imports
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€56M
- 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)€23M
- 6111Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted (excl. hats)€15M
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€12M
- 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)€9.9M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €2.4M | €151M | −€149M |
| April 2026 | €2.5M | €171M | −€168M |
| March 2026 | €3.1M | €202M | −€199M |
| February 2026 | €2.6M | €221M | −€218M |
| January 2026 | €2.9M | €169M | −€166M |
| December 2025 | €3.3M | €164M | −€160M |
| November 2025 | €2.2M | €136M | −€134M |
| October 2025 | €2.4M | €157M | −€154M |
| September 2025 | €2.8M | €189M | −€186M |
| August 2025 | €3.0M | €185M | −€182M |
| July 2025 | €2.6M | €230M | −€228M |
| June 2025 | €3.5M | €188M | −€184M |
| May 2025 | €2.2M | €202M | −€200M |
| April 2025 | €2.6M | €215M | −€213M |
| March 2025 | €2.9M | €240M | −€237M |
| February 2025 | €2.8M | €211M | −€208M |
| January 2025 | €4.0M | €214M | −€210M |
| December 2024 | €3.1M | €162M | −€159M |
| November 2024 | €1.9M | €133M | −€131M |
| October 2024 | €2.6M | €169M | −€166M |
| September 2024 | €3.3M | €187M | −€184M |
| August 2024 | €2.2M | €192M | −€190M |
| July 2024 | €4.4M | €214M | −€209M |
| June 2024 | €2.3M | €165M | −€162M |
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.