Hong Kong SAR, China: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong baby clothes market shrank rapidly to $X in 2022, which is down by -37.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, baby clothes production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 508% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

Baby clothes exports from Hong Kong SAR fell slightly to X tons in 2022, dropping by -1.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -1.4% was in 2019. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby clothes exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 9.9%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for baby clothes exports from Hong Kong SAR, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, baby clothes exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico stood at +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-13.8% per year) and Canada (-3.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for baby clothes exported from Hong Kong SAR were China ($X), Mexico ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 42% of total exports. The United States, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, Australia, Panama, Canada, France, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +7.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, the amount of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) imported into Hong Kong SAR contracted significantly to X tons, which is down by -45.3% against the year before. In general, imports saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, baby clothes imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of -2.6% was in 2013. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby clothes imports to Hong Kong SAR, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 27% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to -29.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (-6.8% per year) and the United States (+9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average baby clothes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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