Netherlands Men's Clothing Importers — 39 Verified Companies, Addresses, Phones & Turnover

A complete B2B directory of Dutch men's apparel, denim, sportswear, footwear and corporate textile importers — verified addresses, phone numbers, fax, email, websites, contact persons and annual turnover figures.

Netherlands Men's Clothing Import Market Overview

The Netherlands is one of Europe's most important gateways for men's apparel, footwear and textile imports. With the Port of Rotterdam — the largest container port in Europe — and Schiphol Amsterdam Airport acting as dual freight hubs, Dutch traders and licensees move enormous volumes of men's clothing from production centers in Turkey, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India and Italy into both the domestic market and the wider EU. Although the country has only 17.8 million inhabitants, the Netherlands punches well above its weight in fashion import-export: more than 39 verified B2B importers, distributors and licensees operate from Dutch addresses, with combined annual revenues exceeding 4.4 billion EUR according to the company data compiled on this page.

What makes the Dutch market distinctive is not its size but its structure. Unlike France, Germany or Italy — where domestic retail chains dominate — the Netherlands is home to a long tail of mid-sized, often family-owned import houses that hold European licenses for international brands. Asics Europe BV (383 million EUR), Diesel Benelux (49 million EUR), O'Neill Europe (265 million EUR) and Scotch & Soda (123 million EUR) are all Dutch-registered entities that manage brand distribution across the Benelux, DACH, Nordics and frequently the whole EMEA region. This concentration of brand licensees makes the Netherlands an ideal single-country entry point for non-European menswear manufacturers who want distribution across multiple EU markets.

The Dutch importer directory spans every major menswear product category. Denim is represented by Garcia, Diesel Benelux and Scotch & Soda. Sportswear and athleisure is anchored by Asics Europe, O'Neill Europe, Masita Sportswear and Emergo Sportswear (McGregor). Formal and tailored menswear is led by Suit Supply, Van Caem Klerks Group and the Fashion Concept (Gant) partnership. Footwear is dominated by Dolcis, Manfield, Femekko (Bronx Shoes), Termeer Schoenen (Sacha) and Trend Design (Bullboxer). Corporate textiles and workwear — a uniquely Dutch strength — is covered by Cleanleasefortex, Vespo Corporate Textiles and Interface International. The breadth of this directory means that almost any supplier in the men's apparel value chain can identify at least three to five potential Dutch buyers for their product category.

Full Directory of 39 Netherlands Men's Clothing Importers

The table below lists all 39 Netherlands-based men's clothing, footwear, sportswear and textile importers with verified contact details. Each row includes the company name, full postal address, direct phone number, fax, email, official website, key contact person and most recent published annual turnover. The directory is sorted alphabetically by company name. Click any company name to open a detailed profile.

Top 10 Netherlands Men's Clothing Importers by Annual Turnover

Concentration of revenue in the Dutch men's apparel import market is striking. The top 10 companies in our directory collectively generate more than 3.18 billion EUR in annual turnover — roughly 72% of the total turnover of all 39 listed firms. The top two firms alone (Dolcis BV and Manfield BV, which appear to share ownership under the same parent address) account for nearly 1.75 billion EUR, or almost 40% of the entire directory's revenue. This indicates a market in which a small number of footwear-focused distribution groups dominate alongside European licensees of large international sportswear and denim brands.

Beyond the headline numbers, several patterns emerge. First, the footwear segment is by far the largest in revenue terms — Dolcis and Manfield together exceed 1.7 billion EUR, more than any sportswear or denim brand. Second, international sports brands with European headquarters in the Netherlands (Asics, O'Neill) generate massive turnover that is not strictly Dutch domestic consumption but reflects EMEA-wide distribution managed from Dutch entities. Third, mid-sized Dutch specialists — Scotch & Soda, Emergo Sportswear (McGregor), Van Caem Klerks Group, Coltex, Superstar — each post turnovers in the 120–215 million EUR range, indicating a strong tier of professional distributors capable of handling international brand portfolios. Suppliers targeting Dutch buyers should prioritize these mid-tier firms, which are typically more responsive to new supplier outreach than the top-tier footwear giants.

Geographic Distribution of Netherlands Men's Clothing Importers by City

The 39 importers in this directory are not evenly distributed across the Netherlands. They cluster in a small number of cities, reflecting historical development of the Dutch textile industry (Tilburg, Helmond, Enschede), proximity to Schiphol and the Port of Rotterdam (Hoofddorp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam), and proximity to corporate hubs (Eindhoven, Amersfoort, Leiden). The table below shows the top cities by number of importer headquarters.

The geographic concentration has practical implications for suppliers. A factory sales manager visiting the Netherlands for one week can effectively meet representatives of 20+ importers by staying in Amsterdam and making day trips to Hoofddorp (15 minutes), 's-Hertogenbosch (75 minutes), Eindhoven (90 minutes), Amersfoort (45 minutes) and Leiden (40 minutes). This is one of the highest-density B2B fashion importer clusters in Europe, comparable to the Milan–Bergamo axis in Italy or the Düsseldorf–Mönchengladbach corridor in Germany.

Product Segments and Brand Portfolio of Dutch Men's Clothing Importers

The 39 importers in this directory cover the entire men's clothing value chain. Understanding the segmentation is essential for any supplier who wants to identify the right counterpart for their product line.

Denim and Jeanswear

Dutch denim importers include Garcia BV (Alblasserdam, 35.2 million EUR), Diesel Benelux BV (Eindhoven, 49.1 million EUR) and Scotch & Soda BV (Hoofddorp, 123.3 million EUR). These firms import finished five-pocket jeans, jackets and denim shirts primarily from production facilities in Turkey (Istanbul, Izmir), Egypt (Cairo), Tunisia and Morocco, with premium lines sourced from Italy and Japan. Suppliers of denim fabrics, stretch selvage, organic cotton denim and indigo-dyed yarns should target these importers. The Dutch denim segment is increasingly focused on sustainable production — Scotch & Soda in particular has committed to circular denim by 2025.

Sportswear and Athleisure

The Netherlands hosts the European headquarters of two of the world's largest sportswear brands: Asics Europe BV (Hoofddorp, 383 million EUR) and O'Neill Europe BV (Warmond, 265 million EUR). In addition, Masita Sportswear BV (Echt, 12.6 million EUR) and Emergo Sportswear BV (Driebergen-Rijssenburg, 127.6 million EUR, owner of the McGregor brand) serve the mid-market and premium athleisure segments. These importers require performance fabrics (polyester-elastane, recycled poly, moisture-wicking knits), trims and embroideries, and finished garments. Suppliers in Vietnam, Cambodia, China and Sri Lanka dominate this segment.

Formal and Tailored Menswear

Suit Supply BV (Amsterdam, 51.3 million EUR) is the standout Dutch player in made-to-measure and ready-to-wear tailoring, with a global retail footprint but centralized procurement through Amsterdam. Van Caem Klerks Group BV (Leiden, 211 million EUR) and Van Caem Sports BV (Leiden, 178 million EUR) operate as multi-brand distributors with both formal and casual lines. Fashion Concept BV (Amersfoort, 24 million EUR) is the official Dutch licensee for the Gant brand. Italian fabric mills (Biella, Vercelli) and Turkish tailoring houses (Istanbul, Bursa) are the primary upstream suppliers.

Men's Footwear

Footwear is by revenue the largest single segment in the Dutch men's clothing importer directory. Dolcis BV and Manfield BV (both in 's-Hertogenbosch, 875.2 million EUR each, shared parent group) dominate the mass-market footwear segment. Femekko BV (Waalwijk, 21.5 million EUR) operates the Bronx Shoes brand. Termeer Schoenen BV (Tilburg, 25.3 million EUR) operates the Sacha retail chain. Trend Design Shoe Fashion BV (Waalwijk, 42.3 million EUR) distributes the Bullboxer brand. The Waalwijk–Tilburg axis is the historical heartland of Dutch footwear, with deep supplier relationships in Portugal, Spain, Italy and Vietnam.

Workwear and Corporate Textiles

The Netherlands has a unique cluster of workwear and corporate-textile importers: Cleanleasefortex Textielverhuur BV (Koudekerk a.d. Rijn, 113.7 million EUR), Vespo Corporate Textiles B.V. (Eindhoven, 11 million EUR) and Interface International BV (Scherpenzeel, 245.9 million EUR — primarily modular carpet tiles but with significant textile operations). These firms rent, launder and distribute workwear for industrial, healthcare and hospitality clients. Suppliers of flame-retardant fabrics, antimicrobial finishes, poly-cotton twills and hospital scrubs should prioritize this segment.

Multi-Brand Fashion Distributors

A large group of mid-sized importers — Biz-Niz Confectie (Nijmegen), Buikema Fashion (Alphen a.d. Rijn), D5 Fashion VOF (Amstelveen), Jojo BV and Jomo BV (Enschede), Dept BV ('s-Hertogenbosch), Rehamij Beheer (Bergambacht), Scapino (Assen), Sieben (Panningen), W.G. Europe (Helmond) and Wilbers Karnaval (Helmond) — operate as multi-brand distributors that buy from multiple suppliers across Asia and Europe and resell to Dutch and Belgian retailers. These firms are typically the most accessible to new suppliers and the fastest to make purchasing decisions.

Market Structure and Competitive Landscape

The Dutch men's clothing import market is best understood as a three-tier structure. At the top sit the international brand headquarters (Asics, Diesel, O'Neill, Scotch & Soda) — firms that operate their Dutch entities as EMEA distribution hubs and frequently source centrally from brand-owned or brand-controlled supply chains. These firms are difficult to penetrate as a new supplier unless you have a genuine competitive advantage (unique fabric, sustainable credential, vertical integration). In the middle sit the large Dutch-owned distributors with brand portfolios (Van Caem Klerks Group, Coltex/Superstar, Emergo Sportswear, Fashion Concept/Gant, Dolcis/Manfield) — these firms turn over 100–875 million EUR and have professional purchasing departments. At the bottom sit the small and mid-sized family importers (Buikema Fashion, Biz-Niz, Jojo, Jomo, Sieben, Zetex) — these are typically owner-managed, decide quickly, and offer the most accessible entry point for new suppliers.

Competitive dynamics are shaped by three forces. First, the rise of vertical retail — Suit Supply and Scotch & Soda both operate their own retail networks, bypassing traditional wholesale channels — is compressing margins for pure wholesalers. Second, sustainability regulation in the EU (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, EPR for textiles, Digital Product Passport) is forcing every importer to demand full traceability from suppliers. Third, nearshoring to Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco and Portugal is accelerating as brands seek to reduce exposure to long Asian lead times and to comply with sustainability mandates. Suppliers with production in these nearshore markets should view the Netherlands as a strategic priority market.

Why the Netherlands Imports So Much Men's Clothing

Several structural factors explain why a country of 17.8 million people hosts 39+ men's clothing importers with combined turnover of 4.4 billion EUR. First, the Netherlands is Europe's logistics hub: the Port of Rotterdam handles 14.5 million TEU of container traffic annually, Schiphol Airport is the third-busiest European cargo airport, and the Dutch road-rail network connects every major European market within 24 hours. Importers located in Hoofddorp, Amsterdam and Rotterdam can clear customs in hours and reload for Germany, Belgium, France, Scandinavia and the UK within the same day.

Second, the Netherlands is the preferred European headquarters location for non-EU brands. Asics, O'Neill, Diesel and others have chosen Dutch entities over German or French alternatives because of the country's pro-business tax regime (innovation box, participation exemption), English-language business environment, and central location. The Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) reports more than 2,000 fashion-related businesses with foreign ownership registered in the Netherlands.

Third, the Netherlands has a deep textile heritage in specific regions. Tilburg and Helmond were the center of the Dutch wool and cotton industry in the 19th and 20th centuries; Enschede was the home of Dutch cotton printing. Although most production has moved offshore, the trading expertise, supplier relationships and logistics infrastructure remain. Companies like Buikema Fashion, Jojo/Jomo, Van Caem and Henk ten Hoor are direct descendants of this textile tradition.

Bill of Lading Data and HS Codes for Dutch Men's Apparel Imports

For suppliers, freight forwarders and trade analysts who need to identify actual shipment-level data — suppliers, volumes, ports of loading, ports of discharge, dates and consignees — ithalatihracat.biz maintains a comprehensive bill of lading (konşimento) database for Netherlands men's clothing imports. The search interface is available at the konşimento (bill of lading) search page. Common HS codes used to classify Dutch men's clothing imports include:

• HS 6103 — Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (knitted)
• HS 6105 — Men's or boys' shirts (knitted)
• HS 6109 — T-shirts and singlets (knitted)
• HS 6110 — Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts, waistcoats and cardigans (knitted)
• HS 6203 — Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, overalls and shorts (woven)
• HS 6205 — Men's or boys' shirts (woven)
• HS 6403 — Footwear with uppers of leather (men's dress and casual shoes)
• HS 6404 — Footwear with uppers of textile (sneakers and athleisure)
• HS 6117 — Made-up clothing accessories (ties, scarves, gloves)

Searching the bill of lading database by importer name (e.g. "Scotch & Soda", "Van Caem", "Suit Supply", "Garcia") combined with HS code yields actual shipments — Bill of Lading Number, vessel name, port of loading (Istanbul, Shanghai, Chattogram, Haiphong), port of discharge (Rotterdam, Amsterdam), container number, gross weight and detailed goods description. This data is invaluable for competitive intelligence, supplier identification and market sizing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Netherlands Men's Clothing Importers

Contact and Next Steps

If you are a manufacturer, supplier, freight forwarder, market researcher or trade attache looking to engage with the Dutch men's clothing import market, the 39-company directory on this page provides the verified contact foundation you need. For each company you have a direct phone number, fax, email address, official website and the name of the key contact person (general manager, owner or country manager). We recommend prioritizing outreach to mid-sized importers (15–60 million EUR turnover) first — they are typically more responsive, decide more quickly, and have greater flexibility to add new suppliers than the top-tier brand headquarters.

For deeper analysis — actual shipment data, supplier networks, HS code volumes, port activity — explore the ithalatihracat.biz bill of lading (konşimento) search. For company-specific trade intelligence reports, the ithalatihracat.biz team can compile shipment-level datasets on any of the 39 importers in this directory. Use the WhatsApp button below to request a tailored briefing or to discuss a specific importer, product segment or HS code.