Germany - Men's Or Boys' Clothing (Knitted Or Crocheted) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingGermany'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.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Men Knitwear in Germany (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Netherlands | 21.1 | 35.6 | 38.8 | 41.4 | 26.4 | 35.1 | 32.7 | 78.6 | 107 | 136 | 120 |
| Belgium | 4.9 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.1 | 8.2 | 10.3 | 81.3 | 97.5 | 110 | 108 |
| Turkey | 36.6 | 38.4 | 31.8 | 32.2 | 36.2 | 36.4 | 38.2 | 39.7 | 74.7 | 97.9 | 99.3 |
| Bangladesh | 35.0 | 42.4 | 48.6 | 48.4 | 43.8 | 59.5 | 69.6 | 47.5 | 83.0 | 107 | 86.3 |
| China | 123 | 134 | 129 | 140 | 154 | 149 | 140 | 65.5 | 87.8 | 112 | 80.8 |
| Poland | 5.2 | 6.9 | 11.4 | 16.3 | 21.6 | 14.4 | 16.4 | 44.5 | 73.1 | 71.9 | 80.2 |
| Italy | 25.2 | 25.6 | 21.5 | 23.2 | 31.3 | 34.0 | 37.7 | 55.2 | 70.6 | 63.0 | 57.2 |
| Others | 160 | 172 | 169 | 183 | 199 | 237 | 258 | 234 | 315 | 372 | 346 |
| Total | 411 | 464 | 457 | 491 | 518 | 574 | 603 | 646 | 909 | 1,071 | 977 |
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.
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:
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
