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World - Socks, Stockings And Other Women's Hosiery - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Women hosiery market

Women hosiery market: get access to the latest data enhanced by an Ai-driven business intelligence platform. Statistics provide imports, trade, exports, consumption, market size, companies, market prices, and production. There is a split by country, including Russia, the Middle East, the U.S., Africa, Latin America, China, the U.K., and EU. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

Women Hosiery - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	India
3	United States
4	Indonesia
5	Turkey

In value terms, China, India and the United States appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 31% share of the global market.

India saw the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while women hosiery market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Hosiery Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per pair			CAGR, 2018-2020
Portugal	9.9	9.8	9.4	-2.9%
El Salvador	12	12	10	-7.6%
China	11	11	10	-0.6%
Turkey	15	14	14	-2.7%
Pakistan	19	17	15	-12.0%
Belgium	21	17	16	-13.4%
Netherlands	23	21	21	-5.5%
Germany	30	28	25	-7.9%
Average	13	13	13	0.1%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($25 per pair), while Portugal ($9.4 per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per pair			CAGR, 2018-2020
Italy	16	18	18	5.6%
France	19	18	17	-7.5%
Japan	16	16	16	1.6%
Belgium	18	17	16	-4.7%
Germany	16	15	15	-3.2%
United Kingdom	14	13	15	4.1%
Spain	16	15	15	-4.1%
Netherlands	14	14	13	-3.2%
Poland	14	12	12	-6.9%
United States	11	13	11	-2.3%
Canada	16	15	6.7	-35.9%
Russia	9.9	7.5	6.7	-17.8%
Average	14	13	13	-3.2%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($18 per pair), while Russia ($6.7 per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Hosiery - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	2.1	2.3	1.9	-4.7%
Germany	0.9	0.9	0.8	-3.4%
Japan	0.8	0.8	0.6	-10.1%
United Kingdom	0.7	0.7	0.5	-11.6%
France	0.5	0.5	0.5	-6.1%

In value terms, the United States ($1.9B) constitutes the largest market for imported socks, stockings and other women's hosiery worldwide, comprising 22% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($827M), with a 9.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 7.4% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to -4.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.4% per year) and Japan (-10.1% per year).

Women Hosiery - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	5.5	5.6	4.7	-7.9%
Turkey	0.9	0.9	0.8	-3.9%
Germany	0.6	0.6	0.6	-0.9%
Netherlands	0.5	0.4	0.5	5.6%
Pakistan	0.3	0.4	0.4	7.2%

In value terms, China ($4.7B) remains the largest women hosiery supplier worldwide, comprising 45% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($795M), with a 7.7% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.5% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -7.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-3.9% per year) and Germany (-0.9% per year).

Women Hosiery - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for women hosiery worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Women Hosiery - Top Companies

Scalina Ltda, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., Covidien LP, Edwards Lifesciences Corp, PAUL HARTMANN AG, Zimmer GmbH, Grand Slam Holdings, LLC, Djo Global, Inc., Invacare Corporation (tw), Jacuzzi Brands LLC, Depuy Products Inc, Ethicon Inc., Kinetic Concepts, Inc., MSA Safety Incorporated, Djo Holdings, LLC, Djo Finance LLC, Daye Jingya Artificial Tooth Production Factory, Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC, COCHLEAR LIMITED, Invacare Corporation

Women Hosiery - Product Coverage

HS 611510 - Graduated compression hosiery (for example, stockings for varicose veins), knitted or crocheted
HS 611530 - Hosiery; women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted
HS 611594 - Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of wool or fine animal hair, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, women's full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
HS 611595 - Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of cotton, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
HS 611596 - Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex)
HS 611599 - Hosiery and footwear; without applied soles, of textile materials n.e.s. in item no. 6115.9, knitted or crocheted (excluding tights, full or knee-length hosiery of less than 67 decitex per single yarn)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global women hosiery 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 14311050 - Women
Prodcom 14311090 - Knitted or crocheted hosiery and footwear (including socks, e xcluding women

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ 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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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. 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. 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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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
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- 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
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023