EU: Market for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2025

Market Size for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in the EU

After two years of decline, the EU knitted shawl and scarf market increased by 20% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in the EU

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 31% to X units, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 5.5%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units), France (X units), Poland (X units), Italy (X units), Spain (X units), Portugal (X units), Belgium (X units), Denmark (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units), together accounting for 90% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +3.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest knitted shawl and scarf supplying countries in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 54% of total exports. France, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +2.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -23.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles increased by 31% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Spain (X units), Italy (X units), Poland (X units) and Belgium (X units) represented roughly 82% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +7.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 53% of total imports. Italy, Spain, Poland and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +1.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -17.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 8.4%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-3.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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