India: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in India

The Indian baby clothes market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -13.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in India

In value terms, baby clothes production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, overseas shipments of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 58% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +80.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +27.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of baby clothes exports from India, with a combined 50% share of total exports. France, Nigeria, Spain, Oman, Australia, Italy, Germany, Yemen, Togo and Tanzania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +50.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the United States ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for baby clothes exported from India worldwide, together accounting for 44% of total exports. France, Nigeria, Spain, Togo, Yemen, Australia, Italy, Germany, Tanzania and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +39.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average baby clothes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -20.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, the amount of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) imported into India declined dramatically to X tons, reducing by -24.9% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 144%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby clothes imports to India, together comprising 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +54.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) to India, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+22.4% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+41.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average baby clothes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 72%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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