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Women knitwear market

Women knitwear market: enjoy the most recent datasets powered by an Ai-driven market research tool. Statistics contain companies, exports, trade, market prices, consumption, market size, production, and imports. Here is a breakdown by country, including the Middle East, EU, the U.S., Africa, Russia, China, the U.K., and Latin America. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

Women Knitwear - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	United States
3	Japan
4	Indonesia
5	Brazil

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Japan.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +21.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-12.2% per year) and Japan (-0.5% per year).

Women Knitwear Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per unit			CAGR, 2018-2020
India	3.9	3.9	3.6	-3.0%
Bangladesh	3.5	3.3	3.7	2.8%
China	4.4	3.7	3.9	-5.4%
Indonesia	3.8	3.9	4	2.2%
Vietnam	5.6	5.4	5.4	-2.2%
Turkey	6.9	5.6	5.6	-10.0%
Spain	8.4	8	7.8	-3.8%
Cambodia	8.6	9.8	10	8.0%
Germany	12	12	11	-4.6%
Average	5.9	5.1	5.5	-3.4%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($11 per unit), while India ($3.6 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per unit			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	6.9	8.1	10	20.6%
Poland	5.7	5.8	7.4	14.4%
Japan	8	7.9	7.4	-3.5%
Italy	11	7.2	7.3	-18.1%
Canada	10	7.5	7.2	-14.8%
Netherlands	7.4	7.4	7.1	-2.5%
France	12	9.5	7	-22.3%
Spain	5.9	6.1	6.4	3.6%
United Kingdom	5.9	7.3	6.4	3.4%
Belgium	6.7	6.6	5.7	-7.8%
Australia	5.3	5.5	5.5	2.2%
Russia	6	5.6	5.1	-8.2%
United States	4.4	4.7	5	7.2%
Average	6	5.9	6.4	4.0%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($10 per unit), while the United States ($5 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Women Knitwear - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	7.1	6.8	5.6	-11.1%
Germany	3.3	3.4	3.6	5.2%
United Kingdom	2.1	2	1.8	-7.0%
France	1.3	1.3	1.5	6.5%
Japan	1.6	1.7	1.5	-3.2%

In value terms, the United States ($5.6B), Germany ($3.6B) and the UK ($1.8B) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 37% share of global imports. These countries were followed by France, Japan, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, Canada, Belgium, Australia and Russia, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Belgium (+58.9% 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.

Women Knitwear - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	8.7	14	12	19.1%
Vietnam	3.1	3.2	3.1	-1.1%
Bangladesh	2.5	2.7	2.7	2.9%
Germany	2.4	2.6	2.5	2.3%
Turkey	1.6	1.3	1.1	-14.6%

In value terms, China ($12.3B) remains the largest women knitwear supplier worldwide, comprising 34% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($3.1B), with a 8.5% share of global exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 7.3% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +19.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (-1.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+2.9% per year).

Women Knitwear - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for women knitwear worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, 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 Knitwear - Top Companies

Carter's, Inc., G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc, Nine West Holdings, Inc., SASS & BIDE PTY LTD, SASS & BIDE RETAIL PTY LTD, BOOGIE & BOOGIE PTY LIMITED, Guararapes Confecções S/A, Zhejiang Semir Garment Co., Ltd., Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel Group, Inc., Jordache Enterprises Inc., E Land World Co., Ltd., Kate Spade & Company LLC, Vanity Fair Brands, LP, Hansae Co., Ltd., Gerry Weber International AG, WACOAL CORP., MAKALOT INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD., 361 Degrees International Limited, Warnaco Inc.

Women Knitwear - Product Coverage

HS 6102 - Coats; women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, ski-jackets, wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading no. 6104
HS 6104 - Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global women knitwear 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:

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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 2012–2024
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 2012–2024
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
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, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024