Germany: Market for Silk Shawls And Scarves 2025

Market Size for Silk Shawls And Scarves in Germany

The German silk shawl and scarf market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -12.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1.3%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Silk Shawls And Scarves in Germany

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +37.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28%. Silk shawl and scarf production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Exports from Germany

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of silk shawls and scarves, when their volume increased by 27% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X units) was the main destination for silk shawl and scarf exports from Germany, accounting for a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, silk shawl and scarf exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), twofold. Austria (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland totaled +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-2.5% per year) and Austria (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for silk shawl and scarf exported from Germany were France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 41% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +8.2%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average silk shawl and scarf export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Imports into Germany

After eight years of decline, overseas purchases of silk shawls and scarves increased by 0.5% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X units), China (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of silk shawl and scarf imports to Germany, with a combined 88% share of total imports. France and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of -0.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest silk shawl and scarf suppliers to Germany, with a combined 80% share of total imports. India and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of -2.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average silk shawl and scarf import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -8.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 48%. The import price 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for India ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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