Ireland: Market for Silk Shawls And Scarves 2025

Market Size for Silk Shawls And Scarves in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish silk shawl and scarf market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Exports from Ireland

Silk shawl and scarf exports from Ireland stood at X units in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 105%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units), the UK (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of silk shawl and scarf exports from Ireland, with a combined 71% share of total exports. France, Macao SAR and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +30.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for silk shawl and scarf exported from Ireland worldwide, together comprising 75% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +40.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 silk shawl and scarf export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16% 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 years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the United States (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Silk Shawls And Scarves

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, overseas purchases of silk shawls and scarves decreased by 0% to X units, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silk shawl and scarf imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of silk shawl and scarf to Ireland, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, silk shawl and scarf imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), ninefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-4.1% per year) and the UK (-14.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest silk shawl and scarf suppliers to Ireland were China ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 69% of total imports. The Netherlands, the UK, India, Spain and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average silk shawl and scarf import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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