EU: Knitted Ski-Suit Market 2024

Knitted Ski-Suit Market Size in the EU

The EU knitted ski-suit market stood at $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Knitted Ski-Suit Production in the EU

In value terms, knitted ski-suit production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Knitted Ski-Suit Exports

Exports in the EU

Knitted ski-suit exports expanded significantly to X units in 2022, increasing by 9.5% against the previous year. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, knitted ski-suit exports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 52%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) represented the main exporter of ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles, committing 38% of total exports. Italy (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X units), Poland (X units), Portugal (X units) and the Netherlands (X units). All these countries together held near 47% share of total exports. Belgium (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+12.9%), Italy (+11.3%), France (+9.7%) and the Netherlands (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +12.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Portugal (-1.8%) and Belgium (-5.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (+13 p.p.), Italy (+9.6 p.p.), Poland (+5.5 p.p.), France (+4.6 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Portugal and Belgium saw its share reduced by -3.1% and -5.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest knitted ski-suit supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +27.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+21.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Knitted Ski-Suit Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles imported in the European Union expanded notably to X units, surging by 10% on 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted ski-suit imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X units), Austria (X units) and Germany (X units) represented the major importer of ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles in the European Union, committing 53% of total import. The Netherlands (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.2% share, followed by Denmark (7.9%), France (6.4%), Poland (5.6%) and Romania (5.1%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +21.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles in the European Union, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy amounted to +17.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (-7.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+40.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -11.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+16.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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