The global textile industry is facing increasingly challenging dynamics following the latest report published by the International Textile Manufacturer Federation (ITMF). Through its International Textile Industry Statistics (ITIS) publication on productive capacity and raw materials consumption in the short-staple organized spinning mill sector across virtually all textile-producing countries worldwide, it was revealed that global capacity experienced a slight decline throughout 2024.
The European Union has launched a decisive move that is profoundly shaking the global apparel trade map following massive financial penalties totaling €750 million imposed on two Chinese e-commerce giants. This policy arrives amid a surge in foreign clothing imports to Europe, which reached $145 billion in 2025, with Chinese products further strengthening their dominance by capturing a market share of up to $42.09 billion, a 17.10 percent increase.
China has yet to regain the dominant position it once held in Europe's home textile import market, despite recording a modest improvement in market share during the first quarter of 2026. According to sourcing intelligence tool TexPro, European home textile imports declined to $8.02 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down from $8.34 billion in the corresponding period of 2025.
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