Europe’s apparel trade remains deeply reliant on Asian manufacturing despite strong EU export figures.
TexPro data show rising sourcing from Asia-Pacific, while Q1 2026 revealed falling import volumes but higher unit values.
As EU compliance, traceability and sustainability rules tighten, suppliers with transparent, resilient and compliant supply chains will gain a lasting competitive advantage.Europe’s apparel trade remains deeply reliant on Asian manufacturing despite strong EU export figures.
TexPro data show rising sourcing from Asia-Pacific, while Q1 2026 revealed falling import volumes but higher unit values.
As EU compliance, traceability and sustainability rules tighten, suppliers with transparent, resilient and compliant supply chains will gain a lasting competitive advantage.
