Sweden: Baby Clothes Market 2025

Baby Clothes Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish baby clothes market increased by 6.4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a slight downturn. Baby clothes consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in Sweden

In value terms, baby clothes production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,379%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, baby clothes exports from Sweden skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 22% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 73%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -7.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of baby clothes exports from Sweden, together accounting for 52% of total exports. Denmark, Germany, South Korea, the United States, the Czech Republic, Estonia, the Netherlands, Slovakia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +62.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest markets for baby clothes exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising 53% of total exports. Poland, Germany, South Korea, the United States, the Czech Republic, the UK, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +67.3%, saw 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, with a decrease of -22% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 South Korea (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into Sweden

Baby clothes imports into Sweden skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by 17% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby clothes imports to Sweden, together accounting for 61% of total imports. Denmark, Spain, Poland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest baby clothes suppliers to Sweden, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Denmark, Poland, Spain and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +8.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 9.1%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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