Iran: Baby Garment Market 2025

Baby Garment Market Size in Iran

The Iranian baby garment market stood at $X in 2022, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Baby garment consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Garment Production in Iran

In value terms, baby garment production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% 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 -6.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports from Iran

Baby garment exports from Iran reduced dramatically to X units in 2022, shrinking by -62.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,174% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,553% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X units) was the main destination for baby garment exports from Iran, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, baby garment exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Azerbaijan amounted to +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+87.1% per year) and Armenia (+66.8% per year).

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exports from Iran, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Azerbaijan totaled +43.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+105.8% per year) and Armenia (+81.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby garment export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($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 Uzbekistan (+53.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Garment Imports

Imports into Iran

For the third year in a row, Iran recorded decline in overseas purchases of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted), which decreased by -42.3% to X units in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 570% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 539%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of baby garment imports to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +8.6%).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) to Iran, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to +10.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average baby garment import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 89% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for China amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform