Europe: Pantyhose Market 2024

Pantyhose Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe pantyhose market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pantyhose Production in Europe

In value terms, pantyhose production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Pantyhose Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of pantyhose and tights decreased by X% to X pairs, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X pairs in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pantyhose exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X pairs) and Serbia (X pairs) represented the key exporters of pantyhose and tights in Europe, together reaching near X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Croatia (X pairs) and Germany (X pairs), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Slovakia (X pairs), Poland (X pairs), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X pairs), Romania (X pairs), France (X pairs), Spain (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs), Albania (X pairs) and Slovenia (X pairs) took a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest pantyhose supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), Serbia ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Netherlands, Romania, France, Slovenia, Spain and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per pair, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per pair), while Albania ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

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

Pantyhose Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of pantyhose and tights was finally on the rise to reach X pairs after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pantyhose imports rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X pairs), distantly followed by Germany (X pairs), France (X pairs), the UK (X pairs), Italy (X pairs) and Croatia (X pairs) were the key importers of pantyhose and tights, together generating X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X pairs), Serbia (X pairs), Spain (X pairs), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X pairs), Austria (X pairs), Poland (X pairs) and Belgium (X pairs) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Russia ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, Croatia, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per pair, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per pair 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 Austria ($X per pair), while Russia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform