Scandinavia: Baby Garment Market 2025

Baby Garment Market Size in Scandinavia

In 2022, the Scandinavia baby garment market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Baby Garment Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, baby garment production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 64,677% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) decreased by -8.7% to X units in 2022. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 18%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, baby garment exports dropped to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.3% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. Finland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exports, with a CAGR of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022. Finland (-8.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Sweden (+6.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Finland (-4.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest baby garment supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 2.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden amounted to +7.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, rising by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per unit), while Sweden amounted to $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+2.9%).

Baby Garment Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas purchases of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) were finally on the rise to reach X units after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 8.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the major importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for 66% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X units) and Norway (X units), together creating a 34% share of total imports.

Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted). Finland (-2.1%) and Norway (-6.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by +11 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) in Scandinavia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden amounted to +3.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (-2.6% per year) and Finland (-1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 13%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while Finland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform