Pakistan: Market for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets 2025

Market Size for Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani brassiere, girdle and corset market decreased by -0.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Production of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets in Pakistan

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Brassiere, girdle and corset production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Exports from Pakistan

Brassiere, girdle and corset exports from Pakistan soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 27% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 307%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 262%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for brassiere, girdle and corset exports from Pakistan, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, brassiere, girdle and corset exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +16.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+32.7% per year) and the UK (+22.8% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for brassieres, girdles and corsets exports from Pakistan, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 4.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +21.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+20.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+45.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average brassiere, girdle and corset export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, brassiere, girdle and corset export price increased by +17.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Brassieres, Girdles And Corsets

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, overseas purchases of brassieres, girdles and corsets increased by 86% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, brassiere, girdle and corset imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 128%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of brassiere, girdle and corset to Pakistan, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, brassiere, girdle and corset imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +16.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+47.8% per year) and Sri Lanka (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of brassieres, girdles and corsets to Pakistan, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sri Lanka ($X), with a 5.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sri Lanka (+0.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+52.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average brassiere, girdle and corset import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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