CIS: Baby Clothes Market 2024

Baby Clothes Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS baby clothes market increased by 1.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Production in CIS

In value terms, baby clothes production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, baby clothes exports in the CIS was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 7.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 185%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, baby clothes exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Moldova (X tons), making up a 5.1% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belarus (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) - each recorded a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +74.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest baby clothes supplier in the CIS, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 17% share.

In Russia, baby clothes exports expanded at an average annual rate of +15.0% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Moldova (+56.0% per year) and Uzbekistan (+47.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -19.2% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 98%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, overseas purchases of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 4.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby clothes imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 54% of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 26% share, followed by Kazakhstan (8%) and Armenia (5.8%). The following importers - Moldova (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) - each reached a 3.8% share of total imports.

Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted). At the same time, Azerbaijan (+12.8%), Moldova (+8.1%) and Kazakhstan (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +12.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Armenia (-3.5%) and Kyrgyzstan (-32.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Moldova increased by +23, +21, +4.3 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in the CIS, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with an 8.7% share.

In Russia, baby clothes imports contracted by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+3.7% per year) and Azerbaijan (+12.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -11% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 69%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+17.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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