Scandinavia: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia non-knitted men apparel market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 251%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

For the fourth year in a row, Scandinavia recorded growth in overseas shipments of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), which increased by 3.4% to X units in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports dropped to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +46.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Sweden prevails in exports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X units), making up an 8.4% share of total exports. Norway (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-knitted men apparel exports from Sweden stood at +4.6%. At the same time, Norway (+7.5%) and Finland (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Norway emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +7.5% from 2012-2022. While the share of Sweden (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Finland (-3.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest non-knitted men apparel supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sweden amounted to +4.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (-1.8% per year) and Norway (+11.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 8.2%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, 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 (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, non-knitted men apparel imports in Scandinavia surged to X units, rising by 23% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the major importer of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports amounting to X units, which was approx. 66% of total imports in 2022. Norway (X units) took a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (13%).

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) imports, with a CAGR of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Norway (+1.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Finland (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sweden increased by +9.3 percentage points.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) in Scandinavia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

In Sweden, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Norway (+0.8% per year) and Finland (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 6.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then fell in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while Sweden ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform