Eastern Asia: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the East Asian baby clothes market, when its value decreased by -0.2% to $X. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 5.7%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Baby Clothes Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, baby clothes production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 22%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, exports of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in Eastern Asia fell to X tons, with a decrease of -2.8% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 4.7%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from China (X tons), together accounting for 98% of total export.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of -3.6% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +6.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest baby clothes supplier in Eastern Asia.

In China, baby clothes exports declined by an average annual rate of -4.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.4% per year.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

Baby clothes imports declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, dropping by -19.2% against 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Japan represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 61% of total imports. South Korea (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by China (9.2%), Hong Kong SAR (7%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (4.5%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to baby clothes imports into Japan stood at -1.2%. At the same time, Taiwan (Chinese) (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan (Chinese) emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Korea (-1.1%), China (-6.6%) and Hong Kong SAR (-23.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) increased by +29, +8.4 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in Eastern Asia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Japan totaled -1.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+5.4% per year) and China (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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