Benelux: Market for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets 2025

Market Size for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in Benelux

The Benelux brassiere, girdle and corset market rose notably to $X in 2021, increasing by 7.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in Benelux

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 277% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Exports in Benelux

For the fourth consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in overseas shipments of brassieres, girdles and corsets, which increased by 2.3% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +99.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the two major exporters of brassieres, girdles and corsets, namely the Netherlands and Belgium, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.3%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +9.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, brassiere, girdle and corset export price decreased by -26.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 21%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.0%).

Imports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of brassieres, girdles and corsets imported in Benelux expanded sharply to X tons, with an increase of 13% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importer of brassieres, girdles and corsets in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 63% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 35% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +2.0%).

In value terms, the largest brassiere, girdle and corset importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform