UK clothing exports fell 3.04 per cent YoY to £223 million in April 2026 amid weak European demand, cost pressures and geopolitical uncertainty.
Textile fabric and fibre exports also declined.
In Q1 2026, clothing exports dropped 7.87 per cent, extending a broader downward trend seen since 2023, while upstream segments showed relative resilience.UK clothing exports fell 3.04 per cent YoY to £223 million in April 2026 amid weak European demand, cost pressures and geopolitical uncertainty.
Textile fabric and fibre exports also declined.
In Q1 2026, clothing exports dropped 7.87 per cent, extending a broader downward trend seen since 2023, while upstream segments showed relative resilience.
