Benelux: Market for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2024

Market Size for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Benelux

The Benelux knitted shawl and scarf market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 138% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Benelux

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf production declined significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 1,810%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 16% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 106%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which reached 77% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), comprising a 23% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles exports, with a CAGR of -2.7% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-9.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +14 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest knitted shawl and scarf supplier in Benelux, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, knitted shawl and scarf exports expanded at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -15.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.6%).

Imports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas purchases of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 40% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the key importing country with an import of around X units, which finished at 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X units), constituting a 25% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles imports, with a CAGR of +7.7% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the Netherlands (+16 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-13.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles in Benelux, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, knitted shawl and scarf imports decreased by an average annual rate of -1.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per unit, falling by -30% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by 2.9% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-8.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform