EU: Handkerchief Market 2020

Handkerchief Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the handkerchief market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The handkerchief consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the handkerchief market reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the handkerchief market failed to regain its momentum.

Handkerchief Production in the EU

The handkerchief production totaled X units in 2017, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The handkerchief production continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the handkerchief production attained their peak volume of X units. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the handkerchief production stood at a somewhat lower level.

Handkerchief Exports in the EU

In 2017, the amount of handkerchiefs exported in the European Union totaled X units, picking up by X% against the previous year. The handkerchief exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, handkerchief exports amounted to $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the handkerchief exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The level of exports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Handkerchief Exports by Country in the EU

Germany (X units), Belgium (X units), France (X units), Italy (X units), the UK (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) represented roughly X% of total exports of handkerchiefs in 2017. It was distantly followed by Spain (X units), generating X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by France (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries , France (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Handkerchief Export Prices by Country in the EU

The handkerchief export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the handkerchief export price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export price peaked of $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the UK (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Handkerchief Imports in the EU

The imports totaled X units in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The handkerchief imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the handkerchief imports attained its peak figure volume of X units in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, handkerchief imports amounted to $X in 2017. The handkerchief imports continue to indicate a slight increase. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Handkerchief Imports by Country in the EU

In 2017, the UK (X units), distantly followed by Germany (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units), Italy (X units), Belgium (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main importers of handkerchiefs, together generating X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X units) occupied the slight share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Spain (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further X%.

Spain (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Handkerchief Import Prices by Country in the EU

The handkerchief import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The import price indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2017: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the handkerchief import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was France ($X per unit), while the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform