Iran: Baby Clothes Market 2024

Baby Clothes Market Size in Iran

The Iranian baby clothes market amounted to $X in 2022, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.3% against 2020 indices. Baby clothes consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in Iran

In value terms, baby clothes production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Baby clothes production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) decreased by -31.4% to X tons, falling for the seventh year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 4,020% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 6,134% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Armenia (X tons) was the main destination for baby clothes exports from Iran, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, baby clothes exports to Armenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), twofold. Sweden (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Armenia amounted to -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.7% per year) and Sweden (+120.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for baby clothes exported from Iran were Armenia ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 53% of total exports. France, the Netherlands and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.1%.

France, with a CAGR of +67.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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, rising by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 141%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($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 Azerbaijan (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) imported into Iran soared to X tons, jumping by 18% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 188% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of baby clothes to Iran, accounting for a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, baby clothes imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey stood at +42.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+16.7% per year) and India (-8.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) to Iran, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +40.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-4.6% per year) and China (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 86% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell slightly 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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