World - T-Shirts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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T-shirt market: enjoy new information secured by an Ai-driven market research tool. Information cover imports, market prices, trade, consumption, production, exports, market size, and companies. Here is a split by country, including EU, Russia, Africa, China, the U.K., the U.S., Latin America, and the Middle East. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.
T-shirt - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | United States |
| 2 | India |
| 3 | China |
| 4 | Indonesia |
| 5 | Japan |
In value terms, the United States, India and China constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2021, together accounting for 21% of the global market. Indonesia, Japan, the UK, Germany, France, Mexico and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.
In terms of the main consuming countries, Japan recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while t-shirt market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
T-Shirt Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per unit | ||||
| China | 2.7 | 3.1 | 0.7 | -48.1% |
| El Salvador | 2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | -37.7% |
| Honduras | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.7 | -14.6% |
| Nicaragua | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2 | -4.5% |
| United States | 1.9 | 2 | 2 | 3.4% |
| Bangladesh | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.5% |
| India | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | -2.8% |
| Mexico | 1.9 | 2 | 2.6 | 16.7% |
| Turkey | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3 | -4.5% |
| Spain | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | 4.6 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.5 | 7.5 | 5.7 | -6.4% |
| Germany | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 9.8% |
| Average | 3.3 | 3.6 | 2.6 | -11.4% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($6.4 per unit), while China ($0.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per unit | ||||
| Netherlands | 4.5 | 5 | 4.6 | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 6.6% |
| France | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | -5.1% |
| Germany | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 8.2% |
| Spain | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 8.3% |
| Poland | 3.9 | 5 | 3.1 | -10.0% |
| Canada | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.2 | -22.5% |
| Mexico | 1.8 | 3.5 | 2 | 4.6% |
| United States | 2.4 | 2 | 1.9 | -9.6% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 6.2 | 7 | 1.9 | -44.6% |
| Japan | 4.6 | 5.5 | 1.8 | -37.8% |
| United Kingdom | 3.7 | 4.2 | 1.7 | -33.0% |
| El Salvador | 4.7 | 5.2 | 0.5 | -66.1% |
| Average | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.7 | -11.1% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($4.6 per unit), while El Salvador ($0.5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
T-Shirt - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| United States | 7.5 | 4.9 | 7.1 | -3.0% |
| Germany | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 2.6% |
| France | 2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 10.8% |
| United Kingdom | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.2 | -9.5% |
| Japan | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -8.0% |
In value terms, the largest t-shirt importing markets worldwide were the United States ($7.1B), Germany ($4.4B) and France ($2.4B), with a combined 33% share of global imports. The UK, Japan, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Hong Kong SAR, Canada, Mexico and El Salvador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.
El Salvador (+243.1% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
T-Shirt - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Bangladesh | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 0.5% |
| China | 7.4 | 6.3 | 3.3 | -33.4% |
| Germany | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 5.7% |
| Vietnam | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.4 | -0.7% |
| India | 2.6 | 1.9 | 2.3 | -5.3% |
In value terms, Bangladesh ($5.4B), China ($3.3B) and Germany ($2.8B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 27% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, India, Turkey, the Netherlands, Spain, Mexico, Honduras, the United States, El Salvador and Nicaragua, which together accounted for a further 33%.
Among the main exporting countries, the Netherlands recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
T-Shirt - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for t-shirt worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
T-Shirt - Top Companies
THE WORKWEAR GROUP PTY LTD, Shenzhen Xingfuli Apparel & Accessories Co.,Ltd., V.F. Corporation, Pvh Corp., Ralph Lauren Corporation, Hefei Changhua Apparels Co.,Ltd., Under Armour, Inc., PUMA SE, Levi Strauss & Co., Vf Jeanswear Limited Partnership, Carter's, Inc., HUGO BOSS AG, Hot Topic, Inc., G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., HLA CORP., Ltd, Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc, Shenzhou International Group Holdings Limited, ANTA Sports Products Limited, Columbia Sportswear Company, Guess , Inc.
T-shirt - Product Coverage
- HS 610910 - T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted
- HS 610990 - T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global t-shirt market. 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 14143000 - T-shirts, singlets and vests, knitted or crocheted
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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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, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 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
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 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, 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, 2012–2024
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In 2020, Uzbekistan was the only supplier which managed to ramp up T-shirt exports while other exporters saw a drop in sales. Exports from Uzbekistan rose by 8.5% y/y to 139M units or by 48% y/y to $165M in monetary terms.
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After two years of growth, the global t-shirt market decreased by -3.5% to $88.5B in 2019. In general, consumption,...
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In 2016, the global T-shirt market grew to X units, rising by an average growth rate of X% over the last nine years.
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Global t-shirt imports stood at X tons in 2016, moving up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, t-shirt imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent...
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Global t-shirt imports stood at X tons in 2016, moving up by X% against the previous year figure. Overall, t-shirt imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent...
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In 2015, global T-shirt market stood at X million units.
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In 2015, global T-shirt market stood at X million units. In value terms, the market fluctuated over the period under review.
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In 2015, the value of total imports on the global T-shirt market stood at X billion USD. In physical terms, the total volume of T-shirts decreased to X billion units in 2015, which was X million units (X%) less than the year before.
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