EU–United States › Apparel, not knitted
EU–United States trade in apparel, not knitted
In May 2026, the EU exported €230M of apparel, not knitted to the United States and imported €40M — a €190M surplus in this category.
The EU's apparel, not knitted surplus with the United States has narrowed by about 3% over the past year, from €196M to €190M.
The United States supplied about 1% 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
€230M
EU imports
€40M
Balance
€190M
Top sub-categories traded with United States
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)€86M
- 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)€40M
- 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)€24M
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)€14M
- 6211Tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments, n.e.s. (excl. knitted or crocheted)€14M
← 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)€28M
- 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)€2.7M
- 6206Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses (excl. knitted or crocheted and vests)€2.6M
- 6211Tracksuits, ski suits, swimwear and other garments, n.e.s. (excl. knitted or crocheted)€2.1M
- 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)€1.5M
Monthly figures
| Month | EU exports | EU imports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | €230M | €40M | €190M |
| April 2026 | €241M | €36M | €205M |
| March 2026 | €253M | €36M | €217M |
| February 2026 | €238M | €32M | €206M |
| January 2026 | €216M | €33M | €183M |
| December 2025 | €241M | €32M | €209M |
| November 2025 | €226M | €29M | €196M |
| October 2025 | €263M | €33M | €231M |
| September 2025 | €217M | €33M | €184M |
| August 2025 | €194M | €25M | €169M |
| July 2025 | €290M | €27M | €263M |
| June 2025 | €237M | €34M | €203M |
| May 2025 | €231M | €35M | €196M |
| April 2025 | €230M | €36M | €195M |
| March 2025 | €252M | €41M | €211M |
| February 2025 | €262M | €35M | €226M |
| January 2025 | €256M | €33M | €223M |
| December 2024 | €250M | €30M | €220M |
| November 2024 | €234M | €34M | €200M |
| October 2024 | €265M | €32M | €233M |
| September 2024 | €213M | €35M | €178M |
| August 2024 | €219M | €28M | €190M |
| July 2024 | €273M | €34M | €238M |
| June 2024 | €234M | €32M | €202M |
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.