Global Women Hosiery Market 2025

Women Hosiery Market Size

The global women hosiery market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 26% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +33.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Women Hosiery Production

In value terms, women hosiery production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. Global production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Women Hosiery Exports

Exports

In 2022, approx. X pairs of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery were exported worldwide; with an increase of 17% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, women hosiery exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, amounting to X pairs, which was approx. 69% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X pairs), generating a 5.8% share of total exports. The following exporters - Pakistan (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs), Vietnam (X pairs) and Germany (X pairs) - each reached a 7.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to women hosiery exports from China stood at +5.0%. At the same time, Pakistan (+19.5%), Vietnam (+19.2%), the Netherlands (+11.5%), Turkey (+4.8%) and Germany (+4.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +19.5% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Pakistan increased by +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest women hosiery supplier worldwide, comprising 46% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 7.7% share of global exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled +3.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+4.6% per year) and Pakistan (+12.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average women hosiery export price stood at $X per pair in 2022, which is down by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.2%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Women Hosiery Imports

Imports

In 2022, approx. X pairs of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery were imported worldwide; picking up by 18% against 2021. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, women hosiery imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, resulting at X pairs, which was near 54% of total imports in 2022. Russia (X pairs), Germany (X pairs), Japan (X pairs), the UK (X pairs), France (X pairs), the Netherlands (X pairs) and Thailand (X pairs) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +16.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Thailand (+16.4%), Russia (+16.3%), the Netherlands (+7.8%), France (+5.3%), Germany (+4.6%) and the UK (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2012-2022. Japan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States and Russia increased by +27 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported socks, stockings and other women's hosiery worldwide, comprising 21% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.5% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at +2.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.7% per year) and Japan (-2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average women hosiery import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, falling by -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 5.6%. Global import price peaked at $X per pair in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany ($X per pair), while Thailand ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-0.2%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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