China - T-Shirts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China - T-Shirts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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T-Shirt Prices in China

China T-Shirt Export Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the t-shirt price stood at $3.2 per unit (FOB, China), leveling off at the previous month. Over the last seven months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 8.3% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $3.3 per unit in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to August 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($4.9 per unit), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($1.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China T-Shirt Export Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was t-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted ($3.3 per unit), while the average price for exports of t-shirts, singlets and other vests; of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted amounted to $3.1 per unit.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: t-shirts, singlets and other vests; of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted (+1.8%).

China T-Shirt Exports

In August 2022, shipments abroad of t-shirts decreased by -14.1% to 225M units, falling for the third month in a row after three months of growth. In general, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 when exports increased by 21% m-o-m. The exports peaked at 351M units in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, t-shirt exports fell to $717M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 21% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 1B units in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China T-Shirt Exports by Type

T-shirts, singlets and other vests; of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted (119M units) and t-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted (106M units) were the main products of t-shirt exports from China.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the major product types, was attained by t-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted (with a CAGR of -5.1%).

In value terms, t-shirts, singlets and other vests; of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted ($365M) and t-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted ($352M) constituted the most exported types of t-shirts from China worldwide.

In terms of the main product categories, t-shirts, singlets and other vests; of cotton, knitted or crocheted, with a CAGR of -4.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

China T-Shirt Exports by Country

The United States (41M units), Japan (29M units) and Australia (12M units) were the main destinations of t-shirt exports from China, with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Chile, Saudi Arabia, Panama, the Philippines, Germany, South Africa, Kenya, Malaysia, South Korea and Israel, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for t-shirt exported from China were the United States ($142M), Japan ($106M) and Australia ($45M), with a combined 41% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Chile, South Korea, the Philippines, Germany, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Panama, Israel, South Africa and Kenya, which together accounted for a further 23%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Africa, with a CAGR of +9.7%, saw 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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the t-shirt market in China. 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.

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  • Prodcom 14143000 - T-shirts, singlets and vests, knitted or crocheted

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

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    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 Exports

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    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
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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