Netherlands: Market for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets 2025

Market Size for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch brassiere, girdle and corset market decreased by -6.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.4% against 2019 indices. Brassiere, girdle and corset consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in the Netherlands

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 46%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of brassieres, girdles and corsets exported from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 25% compared with the year before. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +44.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 50%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for brassiere, girdle and corset exports from the Netherlands, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, brassiere, girdle and corset exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +10.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+10.3% per year) and Belgium (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for brassieres, girdles and corsets exports from the Netherlands, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +11.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+13.6% per year) and Belgium (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brassiere, girdle and corset export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -6.3% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of brassieres, girdles and corsets increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brassiere, girdle and corset to the Netherlands, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, brassiere, girdle and corset imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+26.1% per year) and Germany (+7.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest brassiere, girdle and corset suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined 63% share of total imports. Belgium, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, the United States, the UK, Turkey, Thailand and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +26.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average brassiere, girdle and corset import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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