EU imported $296.49 billion in textiles in 2025, including $217 billion of apparel.
The DPP registry goes live July 19, 2026; the Forced Labour rule hits December 14, 2027; fibre-level traceability is mandatory by 2029.
BGMEA warns costs may rise 3-5 per cent now, up to 20 per cent later.
Suppliers without verifiable data will lose EU access, not just market share.