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Italy - Knitted Or Crocheted Fabrics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Italy - Knitted Or Crocheted Fabrics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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May 16, 2024

Italy's Export of Knitted Fabrics Decreases Slightly to $1.2B in 2023

Italy Knitted Fabric Exports

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of knitted or crocheted fabrics decreased by -27.8% to 59K tons in 2023. Overall, exports showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 81K tons in 2022, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, knitted fabric exports reduced to $1.2B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $1.4B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.Italy Knitted Fabric Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Knitted Fabric in Italy (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany167159123120128119109105126132126
Tunisia91.311657.445.248.251.342.533.850.289.5119
Sri Lanka86.784.852.661.862.153.355.459.965.170.972.3
Croatia24.027.025.919.720.222.517.514.915.657.863.6
Romania96.610477.872.477.080.773.057.267.564.760.2
France99.698.874.971.170.363.155.851.660.566.559.6
Bulgaria72.172.845.842.046.052.255.847.561.767.156.9
United States49.360.562.159.460.260.957.347.668.761.549.6
Others626673573555581606555487651660592
Total1,3121,3961,0921,0471,0931,1101,0219041,1661,2701,198

Exports by Country

Germany (6.6K tons), the United States (5.2K tons) and Romania (3.2K tons) were the main destinations of knitted fabric exports from Italy, together accounting for 25% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for knitted fabric exported from Italy were Germany ($126M), Tunisia ($119M) and Sri Lanka ($72M), with a combined 26% share of total exports. Croatia, Romania, France, Bulgaria and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Croatia, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Fabrics, knitted or crocheted, of a width of > 30 cm (18K tons), knitted or crocheted fabrics, of a width > 30 cm, containing by weight >= 5% of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread (17K tons) and warp knit fabrics, incl. those made on galloon knitting machines, of a width of > 30 cm (17K tons) were the main products of knitted fabric exports from Italy, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for fabrics, knitted or crocheted, of a width of > 30 cm (with a CAGR of -0.7%), while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, knitted or crocheted fabrics, of a width > 30 cm, containing by weight >= 5% of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread ($482M), fabrics, knitted or crocheted, of a width of > 30 cm ($433M) and warp knit fabrics, incl. those made on galloon knitting machines, of a width of > 30 cm ($156M) constituted the most exported types of knitted or crocheted fabrics from Italy worldwide, together accounting for 89% of total exports. Knitted or crocheted pile fabrics, knitted or crocheted fabrics, of a width <= 30 cm, containing by weight >= 5% of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread and knitted or crocheted fabrics, of a width <= 30 cm lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

In terms of the main product categories, knitted or crocheted fabrics, of a width <= 30 cm, with a CAGR of +2.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the knitted fabric price stood at $20,361 per ton (FOB, Italy), with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($38,970 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($9,627 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the knitted fabric market in Italy. 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 13911100 - Pile fabrics, terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted
  • Prodcom 13911910 - Knitted or crocheted fabrics (excluding pile fabrics)

Country coverage:

  • Italy

Data coverage:

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

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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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