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UK apparel exports down 13.97% in H1 2025; Ireland leads demand

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UK’s apparel exports dropped 13.97 per cent to $1.58 billion in H1 2025.
Ireland remained the top market with $232.94 million shipments (14.72 per cent share), up 1.94 per cent YoY.
France, the US, Italy, and the Netherlands followed as key destinations.
The sustained multi-year decline highlights persistent challenges for UK apparel exporters amid global economic uncertainty.UK’s apparel exports dropped 13.97 per cent to $1.58 billion in H1 2025.
Ireland remained the top market with $232.94 million shipments (14.72 per cent share), up 1.94 per cent YoY.
France, the US, Italy, and the Netherlands followed as key destinations.
The sustained multi-year decline highlights persistent challenges for UK apparel exporters amid global economic uncertainty.