EU–United Kingdom › Apparel, knitted or crocheted
EU–United Kingdom trade in apparel, knitted or crocheted
In May 2026, the EU exported €142M of apparel, knitted or crocheted to the United Kingdom and imported €49M — a €93M surplus in this category.
The EU's apparel, knitted or crocheted surplus with the United Kingdom has narrowed by about 22% over the past year, from €120M to €93M.
The United Kingdom supplied about 2% of the EU's extra-EU imports of apparel, knitted or crocheted in May 2026.
Updated monthly · latest data May 2026
— EU exports— EU imports76 months · latest 2026-05
EU exports
€142M
EU imports
€49M
Balance
€93M
Top sub-categories traded with United Kingdom
EU exports →
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€38M
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€30M
- 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)€22M
- 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)€9.6M
- 6114Special garments for professional, sporting or other purposes, n.e.s., knitted or crocheted€8.1M
← EU imports
- 6110Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, knitted or crocheted (excl. wadded waistcoats)€13M
- 6109T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted€10M
- 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)€8.9M
- 6112Track-suits, ski-suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted€2.3M
- 6111Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted (excl. hats)€2.3M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €142M | €49M | €93M |
| April 2026 | €144M | €50M | €94M |
| March 2026 | €156M | €47M | €109M |
| February 2026 | €146M | €46M | €100M |
| January 2026 | €167M | €49M | €119M |
| December 2025 | €176M | €65M | €111M |
| November 2025 | €212M | €55M | €158M |
| October 2025 | €203M | €53M | €150M |
| September 2025 | €190M | €50M | €140M |
| August 2025 | €168M | €43M | €124M |
| July 2025 | €196M | €46M | €150M |
| June 2025 | €170M | €45M | €125M |
| May 2025 | €162M | €42M | €120M |
| April 2025 | €150M | €43M | €107M |
| March 2025 | €154M | €46M | €109M |
| February 2025 | €156M | €44M | €112M |
| January 2025 | €183M | €50M | €134M |
| December 2024 | €189M | €55M | €134M |
| November 2024 | €197M | €57M | €139M |
| October 2024 | €204M | €60M | €144M |
| September 2024 | €182M | €53M | €128M |
| August 2024 | €172M | €49M | €123M |
| July 2024 | €199M | €49M | €149M |
| June 2024 | €175M | €53M | €122M |
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.