Norway: Cotton Embroidery Market 2025

Cotton Embroidery Market Size in Norway

The Norwegian cotton embroidery market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% 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 -6.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Embroidery Production in Norway

In value terms, cotton embroidery production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 35%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Embroidery Exports

Exports from Norway

Cotton embroidery exports from Norway surged to X kg in 2022, jumping by 25% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton embroidery exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for cotton embroidery exports from Norway, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cotton embroidery in the piece exports from Norway.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +14.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton embroidery export price amounted to $X per kg, with a decrease of -74.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 3,982%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Lithuania amounted to +9.4% per year.

Cotton Embroidery Imports

Imports into Norway

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of cotton embroidery in the piece, when their volume increased by 100% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight decrease. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton embroidery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of cotton embroidery to Norway, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton embroidery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X kg), fourfold. India (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +9.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+7.4% per year) and India (-8.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest cotton embroidery suppliers to Norway were China ($X), the UK ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports. Bangladesh and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of +48.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average cotton embroidery import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -23.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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