EU–Türkiye › Apparel, not knitted
EU–Türkiye trade in apparel, not knitted
In May 2026, the EU exported €81M of apparel, not knitted to Türkiye and imported €250M — a €169M deficit in this category.
The EU's apparel, not knitted deficit with Türkiye has narrowed by about 8% over the past year, from €184M to €169M.
Türkiye supplied about 9% 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
€81M
EU imports
€250M
Balance
−€169M
Top sub-categories traded with Türkiye
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)€34M
- 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)€11M
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)€10M
- 6202Women's or girls' overcoats, car coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, incl. ski jackets, windcheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles (excl. knitted or crocheted, suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers and trousers)€4.5M
- 6211Tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments, n.e.s. (excl. knitted or crocheted)€4.5M
← 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)€111M
- 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)€69M
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)€21M
- 6205Men's or boys' shirts (excl. knitted or crocheted, nightshirts, singlets and other vests)€20M
- 6211Tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments, n.e.s. (excl. knitted or crocheted)€10M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €81M | €250M | −€169M |
| April 2026 | €92M | €249M | −€156M |
| March 2026 | €104M | €269M | −€165M |
| February 2026 | €77M | €244M | −€167M |
| January 2026 | €75M | €253M | −€178M |
| December 2025 | €75M | €282M | −€207M |
| November 2025 | €93M | €225M | −€132M |
| October 2025 | €88M | €252M | −€164M |
| September 2025 | €91M | €276M | −€185M |
| August 2025 | €79M | €273M | −€194M |
| July 2025 | €96M | €311M | −€215M |
| June 2025 | €84M | €276M | −€193M |
| May 2025 | €93M | €277M | −€184M |
| April 2025 | €90M | €273M | −€183M |
| March 2025 | €96M | €302M | −€206M |
| February 2025 | €79M | €291M | −€213M |
| January 2025 | €68M | €351M | −€283M |
| December 2024 | €87M | €279M | −€191M |
| November 2024 | €88M | €257M | −€169M |
| October 2024 | €97M | €309M | −€212M |
| September 2024 | €87M | €308M | −€221M |
| August 2024 | €81M | €333M | −€251M |
| July 2024 | €90M | €343M | −€253M |
| June 2024 | €93M | €320M | −€227M |
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.