EU–Japan › Apparel, knitted or crocheted
EU–Japan trade in apparel, knitted or crocheted
In May 2026, the EU exported €40M of apparel, knitted or crocheted to Japan and imported €3.1M — a €37M surplus in this category.
The EU's apparel, knitted or crocheted surplus with Japan has narrowed by about 17% over the past year, from €44M to €37M.
Japan supplied about 0% 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
€40M
EU imports
€3.1M
Balance
€37M
Top sub-categories traded with Japan
EU exports →
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€15M
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€11M
- 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)€2.6M
- 6114Special garments for professional, sporting or other purposes, n.e.s., knitted or crocheted€2.2M
- 6101Men's or boys' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets, windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, bib and brace overalls and trousers)€2.2M
← EU imports
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€1.4M
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€0.7M
- 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
- 6103Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (excl. wind-jackets and similar articles, separate waistcoats, tracksuits, ski suits and swimwear)€0.2M
- 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)€0.1M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €40M | €3.1M | €37M |
| April 2026 | €39M | €4.2M | €35M |
| March 2026 | €35M | €3.9M | €31M |
| February 2026 | €43M | €4.5M | €38M |
| January 2026 | €44M | €3.4M | €41M |
| December 2025 | €42M | €6.0M | €36M |
| November 2025 | €43M | €5.5M | €38M |
| October 2025 | €52M | €6.0M | €46M |
| September 2025 | €47M | €4.8M | €42M |
| August 2025 | €47M | €3.5M | €43M |
| July 2025 | €63M | €4.2M | €58M |
| June 2025 | €47M | €4.0M | €43M |
| May 2025 | €48M | €3.7M | €44M |
| April 2025 | €43M | €3.7M | €39M |
| March 2025 | €39M | €4.9M | €34M |
| February 2025 | €45M | €3.4M | €41M |
| January 2025 | €57M | €2.8M | €54M |
| December 2024 | €43M | €6.4M | €37M |
| November 2024 | €46M | €3.8M | €42M |
| October 2024 | €54M | €5.8M | €49M |
| September 2024 | €42M | €4.9M | €37M |
| August 2024 | €48M | €3.1M | €45M |
| July 2024 | €60M | €4.1M | €56M |
| June 2024 | €51M | €4.0M | €47M |
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.