Europe: Leather Sports Gloves Market 2024

Leather Sports Gloves Market Size in Europe

The Europe leather sports gloves market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Leather Sports Gloves Production in Europe

In value terms, leather sports gloves production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 326% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Leather Sports Gloves Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X units of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts were exported in Europe; with an increase of 15% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leather sports gloves exports amounted to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -2.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, France (X units) and Italy (X units) represented the key exporters of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts in Europe, together reaching approx. 46% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), the UK (X units) and Germany (X units), together constituting a 31% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X units), Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), Spain (X units) and Sweden (X units) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest leather sports gloves supplier in Europe, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

In Italy, leather sports gloves exports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+13.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -12.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Italy ($X per unit), while France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leather Sports Gloves Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts increased by 14% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leather sports gloves imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Italy (X units), France (X units), Spain (X units) and Germany (X units) represented the largest importer of leather sports gloves, mittens and mitts in Europe, achieving 71% of total import. The following importers - the Czech Republic (X units), Denmark (X units), Sweden (X units), Poland (X units), Russia (X units), Austria (X units) and Switzerland (X units) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leather sports gloves importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 43% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +10.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform