Canada: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian baby clothes market increased by 13% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible setback. Baby clothes consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in Canada

In value terms, baby clothes production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 33% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for baby clothes exports from Canada, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, baby clothes exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-4.1% per year) and China (+10.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Canada, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-4.2% per year) and China (+10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -40.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lebanon (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, approx. X tons of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Canada; increasing by 19% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby clothes imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby clothes imports to Canada, together accounting for 73% of total imports. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest baby clothes suppliers to Canada, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Cambodia, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the United States ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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