China: Brassiere Market 2025

Brassiere Market Size in China

In 2021, the Chinese brassiere market decreased by -43% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Brassiere Production in China

In value terms, brassiere production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -4.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Brassiere production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Brassiere Exports

Exports from China

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of brassieres of textile materials, whether or not elasticated increased by 25% to X units in 2021. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 264%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, brassiere exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for brassiere exports from China, with a 15% share of total exports. Moreover, brassiere exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X units), twofold. Bangladesh (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+48.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+36.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for brassieres of textile materials, whether or not elasticated exports from China, comprising 21% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-1.5% per year) and Vietnam (+46.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brassiere export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 272%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 Kazakhstan (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Brassiere Imports

Imports into China

In 2021, the amount of brassieres of textile materials, whether or not elasticated imported into China skyrocketed to X units, increasing by 35% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, brassiere imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X units) constituted the largest supplier of brassiere to China, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, brassiere imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sri Lanka (X units), more than tenfold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam stood at +55.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+6.0% per year) and Belgium (-5.5% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brassieres of textile materials, whether or not elasticated to China, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 9.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Vietnam totaled +39.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+27.1% per year) and Thailand (-10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average brassiere import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sri Lanka (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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