China: Baby Garment Market 2025

Baby Garment Market Size in China

The Chinese baby garment market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Baby garment consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Garment Production in China

In value terms, baby garment production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X units of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) were exported from China; which is down by -11.5% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for baby garment exports from China, accounting for a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, baby garment exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to -6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-3.7% per year) and France (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exports from China, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-2.6% per year) and France (-1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby garment export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 43%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Baby Garment Imports

Imports into China

Baby garment imports into China reduced sharply to X units in 2022, which is down by -21.5% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 57%. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Cambodia (X units) constituted the largest baby garment supplier to China, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, baby garment imports from Cambodia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Myanmar (X units), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Cambodia totaled +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+2.6% per year) and Myanmar (+279.7% per year).

In value terms, Cambodia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) to China, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Cambodia stood at +4.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+4.4% per year) and India (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average baby garment import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per unit), while the price for Cambodia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform