Norway: Baby Garment Market 2025

Baby Garment Market Size in Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian baby garment market increased by 6.7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Garment Production in Norway

In value terms, baby garment production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 6.1%. Baby garment production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports from Norway

In 2022, the amount of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exported from Norway amounted to X units, with an increase of 1.6% against the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 238% 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units), Spain (X units) and Estonia (X units) were the main destinations of baby garment exports from Norway, together comprising 72% of total exports. China, Portugal, Iceland, France, Germany, Lithuania, the UK and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +115.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exports from Norway, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+29.6% per year) and China (+119.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby garment export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -21.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Portugal (+30.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Garment Imports

Imports into Norway

For the sixth year in a row, Norway recorded decline in purchases abroad of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted), which decreased by -6.6% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X units) constituted the largest supplier of baby garment to Norway, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, baby garment imports from Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bangladesh stood at +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-14.3% per year) and India (+1.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest baby garment suppliers to Norway, together accounting for 72% of total imports. Turkey, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of +8.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average baby garment import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform