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.

China's home textile exports to Europe slipped slightly to $2.15 billion in the first quarter of this year from $2.23 billion one year ago. However, its market share edged up to 26.88 percent from 26.76 percent, reflecting a slightly smaller decline than the overall market. Despite remaining Europe's largest supplier, China's market position stays well below its 2022 peak levels of 27.22 percent, when exports reached $9.88 billion.

Meanwhile, structural shifts are evident as European buyers increasingly diversify their sourcing across multiple Asian suppliers. Pakistan retained its position as the second-largest supplier in the first quarter of 2026 with a 9.98 percent market share valued at $799.80 million. India steadily strengthened its position, raising its market share to 7.86 percent with exports totaling $629.98 million, up from 7.51 percent in 2022. Other suppliers such as Türkiye and Germany recorded market shares of 7.21 percent and 6.78 percent, respectively.

This long-term trend highlights that China's single dominance has weakened compared to previous years as European buyers consistently expand supply networks outside of China. Although overall European import demand remains subdued, cross-supplier diversification across Asia highlights a continuous structural transformation in global textile trade.