EU–India › Apparel, not knitted
EU–India trade in apparel, not knitted
In May 2026, the EU exported €3.0M of apparel, not knitted to India and imported €205M — a €202M deficit in this category.
The EU's apparel, not knitted deficit with India has narrowed by about 13% over the past year, from €232M to €202M.
India supplied about 7% of the EU's extra-EU imports of apparel, not knitted in May 2026.
Updated monthly · latest data May 2026
— EU exports— EU imports137 months · latest 2026-05
EU exports
€3.0M
EU imports
€205M
Balance
−€202M
Top sub-categories traded with India
EU exports →
- 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excl. knitted or crocheted, wind-jackets and similar articles, slips, petticoats and panties, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€0.7M
- 6203Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excl. knitted or crocheted, wind-jackets and similar articles, separate waistcoats, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€0.6M
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)€0.4M
- 6205Men's or boys' shirts (excl. knitted or crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other vests)€0.4M
- 6211Tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments, n.e.s. (excl. knitted or crocheted)€0.3M
← EU imports
- 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excl. knitted or crocheted, wind-jackets and similar articles, slips, petticoats and panties, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€94M
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)€42M
- 6203Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excl. knitted or crocheted, wind-jackets and similar articles, separate waistcoats, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€20M
- 6205Men's or boys' shirts (excl. knitted or crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other vests)€18M
- 6211Tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments, n.e.s. (excl. knitted or crocheted)€13M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €3.0M | €205M | −€202M |
| April 2026 | €3.9M | €243M | −€239M |
| March 2026 | €4.3M | €250M | −€246M |
| February 2026 | €3.8M | €219M | −€215M |
| January 2026 | €3.5M | €168M | −€165M |
| December 2025 | €5.3M | €116M | −€111M |
| November 2025 | €3.2M | €96M | −€92M |
| October 2025 | €3.6M | €96M | −€92M |
| September 2025 | €3.5M | €122M | −€119M |
| August 2025 | €4.3M | €138M | −€134M |
| July 2025 | €4.0M | €193M | −€189M |
| June 2025 | €4.9M | €197M | −€192M |
| May 2025 | €3.4M | €236M | −€232M |
| April 2025 | €3.0M | €286M | −€283M |
| March 2025 | €4.1M | €296M | −€292M |
| February 2025 | €3.5M | €228M | −€224M |
| January 2025 | €4.3M | €180M | −€176M |
| December 2024 | €6.0M | €107M | −€101M |
| November 2024 | €2.8M | €101M | −€98M |
| October 2024 | €3.9M | €114M | −€110M |
| September 2024 | €3.8M | €120M | −€116M |
| August 2024 | €2.8M | €153M | −€150M |
| July 2024 | €5.0M | €189M | −€184M |
| June 2024 | €3.5M | €182M | −€179M |
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.