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Germany - Men's Or Boys' Clothing (Knitted Or Crocheted) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Germany - Men's Or Boys' Clothing (Knitted Or Crocheted) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Sep 10, 2024

Germany's Import of Men's Knitwear Declines to $977M in 2023

Germany Men Knitwear Imports

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of men's or boys' clothing (knitted or crocheted), when their volume decreased by -17.1% to 72M units. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 187% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 87M units in 2022, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, men knitwear imports reduced to $977M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $1.1B in 2022, and then fell in the following year.Germany Men Knitwear Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Men Knitwear in Germany (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Netherlands21.135.638.841.426.435.132.778.6107136120
Belgium4.98.17.76.86.18.210.381.397.5110108
Turkey36.638.431.832.236.236.438.239.774.797.999.3
Bangladesh35.042.448.648.443.859.569.647.583.010786.3
China12313412914015414914065.587.811280.8
Poland5.26.911.416.321.614.416.444.573.171.980.2
Italy25.225.621.523.231.334.037.755.270.663.057.2
Others160172169183199237258234315372346
Total4114644574915185746036469091,071977

Imports by Country

the Netherlands (13M units), Bangladesh (11M units) and Turkey (7.4M units) were the main suppliers of men knitwear imports to Germany, together accounting for 43% of total imports. China, Poland, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +56.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($120M), Belgium ($108M) and Turkey ($99M) appeared to be the largest men knitwear suppliers to Germany, together comprising 33% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +36.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the men knitwear price amounted to $14 per unit (CIF, Germany), increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a deep slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $60 per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($36 per unit), while the price for Myanmar ($6.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (-7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the men knitwear market in Germany. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 14131110 - Men
  • Prodcom 14131120 - Men
  • Prodcom 14131230 - Men
  • Prodcom 14131260 - Men
  • Prodcom 14131270 - Men

Country coverage:

  • Germany

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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