India’s apparel exports to the EU reached a record of US $ 4.66 billion in FY 2025–26, rising from US $ 4.55 billion in FY 2024–25.
According to the Ministry of Shipping the growth has been supported by India’s manufacturing capabilities, along with its focus on quality, innovation, and a resilient supply chain.
The European Union is India’s second-largest export destination for textiles and apparel after the United States and remains one of the country’s key export markets for the sector.
Government data revealed that the EU’s total imports of textiles and apparel reached US $ 263.5 billion in 2024.
India’s textile exports to the EU are diversified across multiple value-added and labour-intensive segments. Ready-made garments (RMG) account for the largest share of exports at around 60%, followed by cotton textiles (17%) and man-made fibre (MMF) textiles (12%). Other key export categories include handicrafts (4%), carpets (4%), jute products (1.5%), woollen products (0.6%), handloom products (0.6%), and silk products (0.2%).
The export growth also comes at a time when India and the EU are working towards concluding a FTA, which is expected to support higher bilateral trade and further boost India’s textile and apparel exports.
Bharat Tex Special Report 2026 
