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Get a brief overview of Austria’s textiles, clothing and leather industries with these facts and figures.

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  • 2.4

    billion euros in turnover for the textile industry

    In 2024, turnover in the textile industry was EUR 2.4 billion.

  • 70%

    export quota for the clothing industry

    In 2024, the clothing industry generated an export quota of 70%.

  • 939

    employees in the shoe industry

    In 2025, 939 people were employed in the shoe industry.

  • 90

    embroidery companies

    There are 90 embroidery companies in Austria.

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Source: Association of Textile, Fashion, Shoe and Leather Industry, Facts and Figures 2024
Textile Industry 2024
Turnover:EUR 2.4 billion
Export quota:80 %
Workforce:9,088
Companies:140
Total exports (incl. merchandise):EUR 2.8 billion
Total imports (incl. merchandise):EUR 5.3 billion
Key markets:Germany, Poland, Mali, Czech Republic, Italy
Source: Association of Textile, Fashion, Shoe and Leather Industry, Facts and Figures 2024
Clothing Industry 2024
Turnover:EUR 981 million
Export quota:70 %
Workforce:7,130
Companies:100
Total exports (incl. merchandise):EUR 2.86 billion
Total imports (incl. merchandise):EUR 7.9 billion
Key markets:Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Belgium, USA
Source: Association of Textile, Fashion, Shoe and Leather Industry, Facts and Figures 2025
Footwear Industry 2025
Workforce: 939
Companies:24
Exports EUR 1,000 million (+ 0.9 %)
Export quota:75-90%
Key markets:Germany, Poland, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic

Last update : 08.05.2026