Singapore: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in Singapore

The Singaporean baby clothes market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in Singapore

In value terms, baby clothes production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 102%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from Singapore

In 2022, approx. X tons of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from Singapore; dropping by -55.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 152%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for baby clothes exports from Singapore, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, baby clothes exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brunei Darussalam (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia stood at -4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-13.8% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (-14.8% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Singapore, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Brunei Darussalam, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia amounted to -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-12.9% per year) and Brunei Darussalam (-12.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby clothes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 29%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brunei Darussalam (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2022, approx. X tons of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Singapore; waning by -15.1% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 61%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby clothes imports to Singapore, together comprising 58% of total imports. India, Bangladesh, Morocco, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Tunisia, Portugal, France and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +48.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) to Singapore, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.1% per year) and Malaysia (-13.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average baby clothes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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