What this market covers
Carrying bags such as handbags, totes and shoulder bags made from leather, fabric and plastics. Shoppers buy them through department stores, fashion brands and online shops.
Typical segments
- Handbags
- Tote bags
- Shoulder bags
- Travel bags
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved -13% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €1.07 billion of products under CN code 42022100 (Handbags, whether or not with shoulder straps, incl. those without handles, with outer) from outside the EU in 2025. | 1.07 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 42022100 were down 13% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€1.24 billion), calculated from Eurostat values. | -13 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 42022100 to countries outside the EU were worth €8.34 billion in 2025. | 8.34 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 42022100 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €3.70 billion in 2025. | 3.70 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| China was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 42022100 to the EU in 2025, with €273.7 million, or 26% of extra-EU imports. | 273.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 42022100 to the United States were €1.65 billion in 2025. | 1.65 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 42022100 was €68.12 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 68.12 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| France was the largest EU exporter of CN 42022100 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €4.44 billion. | 4.44 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 15,000 enterprises in NACE class C1512 (Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness) in 2023. | 15,000 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1512 had net turnover of €27.48 billion in 2023. | 27.48 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1512 employed 140,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 140,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 42022100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1073264485
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 42022100, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1238155396; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1073264485
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 42022100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 8341239772
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 42022100, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 3704661169
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 42022100, partner CN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 273709983
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 42022100, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1654029414
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 42022100, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1073264485, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 157552
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter FR, product 42022100, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 4438867673
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1512, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 15000
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1512, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 27483
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1512, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 140000
- Figure 9
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Fashion shoppers
- Department stores
- Online retailers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU bag market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €1.07 billion of goods under CN 42022100 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €8.34 billion.
Where does the EU import bag from?
China was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United Kingdom, Japan, Switzerland.
What is the average import price of bag in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €68.12 per kilogram for CN 42022100 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most bag?
France led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Italy, Spain.
How many EU companies are in the bag industry?
Eurostat counts 15,000 enterprises in NACE class C1512 (Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness).
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