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Home textile Market 2026: trade data and key figures

The EU imported €95.3 million of home textile and related goods (CN 63049200) from outside the EU in 2025. That was 1% less than in 2020.

-1% since 2020

Extra-EU imports of CN 63049200 were down 1% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€96.1 million)

€20.8million

EU exports of CN 63049200 to countries outside the EU were worth €20.8 million in 2025

€77.3million

Trade between EU member states in CN 63049200 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €77.3 million in 2025

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In the US, the core industry (Curtain and linen mills) had 1,043 establishments in 2025.

What this market covers

Bed linen, towels, curtains, blankets and other woven or knitted articles used to furnish homes. Buyers are households, retailers and hospitality chains.

Typical segments

  • Bed linen
  • Towels and bath linen
  • Curtains and drapes
  • Blankets and throws
  • Table linen
ChartExtra-EU imports of CN 63049200, EUR million
Extra-EU imports of CN 63049200, EUR million0501001502020: 96.1 EUR million96.120202021: 120 EUR million12020212022: 144 EUR million14420222023: 105 EUR million10520232024: 101 EUR million10120242025: 95.3 EUR million95.32025

Source: Eurostat

Why this market is moving now

  • Extra-EU import value fell 1% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.

Key figures

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FigureValueYearSource
The EU imported €95.3 million of products under CN code 63049200 (Articles for interior furnishing, of cotton) from outside the EU in 2025.95.3 EUR million2025Eurostat
Extra-EU imports of CN 63049200 were down 1% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€96.1 million), calculated from Eurostat values.-1 % since 20202025Eurostat
EU exports of CN 63049200 to countries outside the EU were worth €20.8 million in 2025.20.8 EUR million2025Eurostat
Trade between EU member states in CN 63049200 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €77.3 million in 2025.77.3 EUR million2025Eurostat
EU exports of CN 63049200 to the United States were €5.2 million in 2025.5.2 EUR million2025Eurostat
The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 63049200 was €9.39 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight.9.39 EUR per kg2025Eurostat
Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 63049200 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €5.3 million.5.3 EUR million2025Eurostat
The EU had 29,982 enterprises in NACE class C1392 (Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel) in 2023.29,982 enterprises2023Eurostat
EU enterprises in NACE class C1392 had net turnover of €18.00 billion in 2023.18.00 EUR billion2023Eurostat
NACE class C1392 employed 160,000 people across the EU in 2023.160,000 persons employed2023Eurostat
The US had 1,043 private establishments in NAICS 314120 (Curtain and linen mills) in 2025.1,043 establishments2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
NAICS 314120 employed an average of 12,102 people in US private industry in 2025.12,102 jobs2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
US employment in NAICS 314120 changed by -25% between 2020 (16,080 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures.-25 % since 20202025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average annual pay in US NAICS 314120 was $51,836 in 2025.51,836 USD per year2025U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sources and method

The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.

  1. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
    Quoted lines
    • Figure 1DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 63049200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 95334110
    • Figure 2DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 63049200, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 96130757; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 95334110
    • Figure 3DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 63049200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 20848241
    • Figure 4DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 63049200, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 77310243
    • Figure 5DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 63049200, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 5247895
    • Figure 6DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 63049200, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 95334110, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 101564
  2. Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
    Quoted lines
    • Figure 7DS-045409, reporter DE, product 63049200, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 5336070
  3. Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
    Quoted lines
    • Figure 8sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1392, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 29982
    • Figure 9sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1392, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 18000
    • Figure 10sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1392, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 160000
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 314120, 2025 (2026-11-04)
    Quoted lines
    • Figure 11QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 314120, annual_avg_estabs 1043
    • Figure 12QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 314120, annual_avg_emplvl 12102
    • Figure 13QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 16080; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 12102
    • Figure 14QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 314120, avg_annual_pay 51836

Buyers and suppliers

Who buys

  • Home retailers
  • Hotel chains
  • Households

What the full report covers

  1. 01Executive summary
    The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it
  2. 02Market definition and scope
    What is in and out of the European Union market
  3. 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
    Historical series and growth rates
  4. 04Outlook to 2031
    Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions
  5. 05Rules, policy and deadlines
    Regulation and programmes that change demand
  6. 06Drivers and barriers
    What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment
  7. 07Prices, costs and margins
    Unit economics where public data allows
  8. 08Competitive landscape
    8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves
  9. 09Opportunities and risks
    For new entrants, suppliers and investors
  10. 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions

How big is the EU home textile market?

There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €95.3 million of goods under CN 63049200 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €20.8 million.

What is the average import price of home textile in the EU?

Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €9.39 per kilogram for CN 63049200 in 2025.

Which EU countries export the most home textile?

Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, Portugal.

How many US companies are in the home textile industry?

BLS counts 1,043 private establishments in NAICS 314120 (Curtain and linen mills), the closest official industry.

How many EU companies are in the home textile industry?

Eurostat counts 29,982 enterprises in NACE class C1392 (Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel).

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