EU–United Kingdom › Apparel, not knitted
EU–United Kingdom trade in apparel, not knitted
In May 2026, the EU exported €188M of apparel, not knitted to the United Kingdom and imported €66M — a €122M surplus in this category.
The EU's apparel, not knitted surplus with the United Kingdom has narrowed by about 18% over the past year, from €149M to €122M.
The United Kingdom supplied about 2% of the EU's extra-EU imports of apparel, not knitted in May 2026.
Updated monthly · latest data May 2026
— EU exports— EU imports76 months · latest 2026-05
EU exports
€188M
EU imports
€66M
Balance
€122M
Top sub-categories traded with United Kingdom
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)€73M
- 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)€32M
- 6211Tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments, n.e.s. (excl. knitted or crocheted)€14M
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)€14M
- 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)€13M
← 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)€29M
- 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)€9.6M
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)€6.0M
- 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)€4.6M
- 6214Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and similar articles (excl. knitted or crocheted)€2.9M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €188M | €66M | €122M |
| April 2026 | €189M | €67M | €122M |
| March 2026 | €213M | €61M | €152M |
| February 2026 | €203M | €62M | €141M |
| January 2026 | €218M | €59M | €159M |
| December 2025 | €217M | €71M | €145M |
| November 2025 | €214M | €67M | €147M |
| October 2025 | €236M | €70M | €165M |
| September 2025 | €230M | €61M | €169M |
| August 2025 | €196M | €54M | €143M |
| July 2025 | €249M | €66M | €183M |
| June 2025 | €215M | €62M | €153M |
| May 2025 | €213M | €64M | €149M |
| April 2025 | €188M | €67M | €121M |
| March 2025 | €204M | €65M | €139M |
| February 2025 | €208M | €62M | €146M |
| January 2025 | €232M | €56M | €176M |
| December 2024 | €210M | €67M | €143M |
| November 2024 | €227M | €67M | €160M |
| October 2024 | €240M | €75M | €165M |
| September 2024 | €214M | €63M | €151M |
| August 2024 | €201M | €82M | €119M |
| July 2024 | €235M | €66M | €169M |
| June 2024 | €201M | €63M | €138M |
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.