Demand for textile machinery in the European Union remains weak.
According to preliminary estimates for Q4 2025 by ExportPlanning International, total EU imports (both intra- and extra-EU) of textile machinery reached €745 million, marking a -13.4% year-on-year decline in current prices compared to Q4 2024.
🔎 Who are the leading suppliers to the European market?
🇩🇪 Germany – €180 million (-13%)
🇮🇹 Italy – €84 million (+6%)
🇨🇳 China – €64 million (-5%)
Despite the overall slowdown, Italy stands out with positive growth, reinforcing its strong positioning in the EU market. China ranks as the third-largest supplier of EU machinery for both spinning and knitting machines, strengthening its role in the market.
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