Russian Federation: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2022, the Russian baby clothes market increased by 6.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Baby Clothes Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, baby clothes production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 57%. Baby clothes production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted), when their volume decreased by -7.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 177% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, baby clothes exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 233% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) were the main destinations of baby clothes exports from Russia, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Armenia (with a CAGR of +81.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for baby clothes exported from Russia were Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Armenia ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Armenia, with a CAGR of +67.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, baby clothes export price increased by +28.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Russia; which is down by -1.7% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of baby clothes to Russia, accounting for a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, baby clothes imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bangladesh (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +1.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+19.4% per year) and Uzbekistan (+52.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) to Russia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -1.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+13.6% per year) and Uzbekistan (+38.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :