Europe: Men Swimwear Market 2025

Men Swimwear Market Size in Europe

The Europe men swimwear market amounted to $X in 2021, growing by 6.2% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -13.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Men Swimwear Production in Europe

In value terms, men swimwear production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Men Swimwear Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, the amount of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) exported in Europe rose significantly to X units, picking up by 12% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +110.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, men swimwear exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +121.9% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X units), distantly followed by Italy (X units), Germany (X units), Spain (X units), Croatia (X units) and Denmark (X units) were the largest exporters of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles), together mixing up 68% of total exports. Belgium (X units), France (X units), the UK (X units), Poland (X units), Portugal (X units), Slovakia (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +80.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest men swimwear supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 56% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Spain, the UK, Belgium, Portugal, Croatia, Poland, Denmark, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +66.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Men Swimwear Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) decreased by -6.7% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -21.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, men swimwear imports totaled $X in 2021. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -6.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X units), the UK (X units), Spain (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) was the major importer of men’s swimwear (excluding of knitted or crocheted textiles) in Europe, constituting 67% of total import. It was distantly followed by Russia (X units), constituting a 4.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X units), Belgium (X units), Croatia (X units), Denmark (X units), Portugal (X units) and Greece (X units) - together made up 16% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +23.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 39% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Portugal and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 47%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +25.0%, 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 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform