| 

Switzerland's apparel imports rise 4.85% in H1 2025, led by trousers

According to Sourcing Intelligence tool TexPro, apparel imports stood at $*,***.*** million in the same period last year. The positive growth comes against the backdrop of economic disruptions across Europe, with the Ukraine–Russia war hampering trade flows and energy stability. At the same time, high inflation curbed consumer spending on discretionary goods, including garments, making Switzerland’s steady growth more notable.

Trousers and shorts imports were valued at $*,***.*** million in the first six months of ****, up *.** per cent from $***.*** million in H* ****. Their **.** per cent share highlights their dominance in consumer purchases. Jerseys were the second-largest category, with imports worth $***.*** million, rising **.** per cent from $***.*** million last year, and contributing **.** per cent of the total—less than half the share of trousers and shorts. The stronger growth in jerseys underlines growing demand for knitwear, potentially linked to lifestyle shifts towards comfort and casual wear.