Belgium: Men Swimwear Market 2025

Men Swimwear Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian men swimwear market soared to $X in 2021, surging by 19% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Men Swimwear Production in Belgium

In value terms, men swimwear production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 158% against the previous year. Men swimwear production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Men Swimwear Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, the amount of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) exported from Belgium dropped to X units, shrinking by -11.1% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,490%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, men swimwear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,622% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main destinations of men swimwear exports from Belgium, together accounting for 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Sweden, Spain, Italy, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, Austria and the UK, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +93.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for men swimwear exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for 67% of total exports. Sweden, Spain, Poland, Italy, Greece, Austria, Slovenia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +93.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average men swimwear export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded buoyant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Men Swimwear Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X units of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) were imported into Belgium; with a decrease of -24.5% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, men swimwear imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 162%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of men swimwear imports to Belgium, together accounting for 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Morocco, Bangladesh, Vietnam and the UK, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +236.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest men swimwear suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), Morocco ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 59% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Bangladesh, Vietnam and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +200.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 men swimwear import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, men swimwear import price increased by +103.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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