EU: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in the EU

The EU baby clothes market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a slight decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Production in the EU

In value terms, baby clothes production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports in the EU

Baby clothes exports expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 13% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, baby clothes exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain was the key exporter of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 36% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together committing a 46% share of total exports. Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Spain increased at an average annual rate of +14.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+17.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +17.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Germany (-1.0%), France (-2.0%), Portugal (-2.9%), Italy (-7.6%) and the Netherlands (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (+26 p.p.) and Poland (+11 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of France (-2.6 p.p.), Italy (-4.5 p.p.) and the Netherlands (-21.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest baby clothes supplier in the European Union, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain stood at +11.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (+18.4% per year) and France (-4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 38%. 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 remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+14.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the six major importers of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), namely France, Spain, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands and Italy, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Belgium (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Greece (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 53% share of total imports. Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Romania, Denmark and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of +17.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 6.1%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) and Belgium ($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 Netherlands (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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