Overall imports to the European Union (EU) grew by over 2% in 2025. During this period, China remained the top apparel supplier to the bloc, while Bangladesh solidified its second-place ranking, recording a year-on-year export growth of nearly 6%.
Throughout the year, the EU's total apparel imports increased by 2.10%, reaching a total value of $90 billion.
Key Market Players and Performance
According to data from Eurostat, the performance of major exporting nations in 2025 was as follows:
| Country | Export Value | Year-on-Year Change | Rank |
| China | $26.58 Billion | +1.17% | 1st |
| Bangladesh | $19.41 Billion | +5.97% | 2nd |
| Turkey | $8.34 Billion | -10.73% | 3rd |
| India | $4.52 Billion | +7.99% | 4th |
Fluctuations in December
Despite the overall annual growth, the data highlights a sharp decline in the final month of the year.
In December 2025, Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the EU dropped by 12.05% compared to December 2024.
While Turkey saw a significant double-digit decline in its annual exports, India showed strong momentum with an approximately 8% increase, further closing the gap in the market.
