Europe is expanding its textile and apparel trade defenses
beyond traditional anti-dumping duties as regulators tighten
customs, compliance, and traceability requirements on imports,
particularly from China.
New measures including parcel levies, forced labor enforcement,
and stricter supply chain transparency rules are reshaping
market access across the European textile and apparel sector.
Industry insights show that while Europe’s overall apparel imports declined in early 2026, imports from China continued to
rise, increasing China’s market share in the region.
The shift signals that future competitiveness in the European
market will increasingly depend on compliance, traceability, and
sustainability transparency for global suppliers.