EU External Trade - HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hairnets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed

Extra-EU sourcing of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hairnets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 70.8% of imports (€3.6B), followed by 🇧🇩 Bangladesh (5.9%). With an HHI of 5078, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hairnets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed to 7 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇭 Switzerland remains the largest client (17.7%, €416.9M), followed by 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom.

Within the EU, the leading importers of HEADGEAR AND PARTS THEREOF, Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hairnets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇫🇷 France. 🇩🇪 Germany accounts for 20.9% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (-2.4%) and exports declining (-4.7%) compared to the previous year.