EU External Trade - Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings|3901|to 3914, Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts)

Extra-EU sourcing of Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings|3901|to 3914, Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts) is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 74.0% of imports (€1.5B), followed by 🇻🇳 Vietnam (7.6%). With an HHI of 5551, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings|3901|to 3914, Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts) to 5 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (12.7%, €61.4M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇭 Switzerland.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings|3901|to 3914, Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts) are 🇫🇷 France, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇩🇪 Germany. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 20.3% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-6.4%) and exports stable (-1.5%) compared to the previous year.