EU External Trade - Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading|5806; tufted textile fabrics, other than products of heading|5703, Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of other textile materials

Extra-EU sourcing of Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading|5806; tufted textile fabrics, other than products of heading|5703, Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of other textile materials is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 58.0% of imports (€4.1M), followed by 🇹🇷 Türkiye (18.7%). With an HHI of 3847, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading|5806; tufted textile fabrics, other than products of heading|5703, Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of other textile materials to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (19.8%, €663K), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇳🇴 Norway.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading|5806; tufted textile fabrics, other than products of heading|5703, Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of other textile materials are 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇪 Ireland. 🇧🇪 Belgium accounts for 26.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were declining (-7.6%) while exports were rising (9.4%), signalling a structural market shift.